NYC Internship Program: Workplace Organizing Training
New York Communities for Change (NYCC) seeks candidates committed to social and economic justice who are currently living in the New York City area who are looking for organizing training and experience.
Through a paid entry-level internship program, NYCC provide training and education on organizing within key sectors of the largely non-unionized workforce. Participants will learn the fundamentals of a labor organizing campaign and develop skills to implement new models for building power and improving standards within a growing industry.
Applicants should be available to commit to 2-3 months to the program. Those with the following characteristics will be preferred:
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Willingness to be a team player;
- Customer service and retail experience;
- Bilingual English/Spanish; English/Chinese skills desirable.
How to apply:
To apply, please apply ASAP and submit resume HERE. For inquiries or to email your resume, submit to [email protected] and include “Organizing Internship” in the subject line. Applications must be received by 6PM EST on Friday, May 2nd, 2014.
New York Communities for Change is a coalition of working families in low and moderate income communities fighting for social and economic justice throughout New York State. By using direct action, legislative advocacy, and community organizing, NY Communities’ members work to impact the political and economic policies that directly affect us. Through neighborhood chapters and issue-based committees, we are working to ensure that every family throughout New York has access to quality schools, affordable housing, and good jobs. For more information, visit nycommunities.org
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