We have gathered Oberlin alumni contacts for students wishing to learn about careers in labor/workers’ rights. Email 1833justtransition@gmail.comfrom your Oberlin email address for a list of alumni contacts.
Internship Opportunities
We have identified a number of Oberlin alums at labor/workers’ rights organizations willing to sponsor virtual 4- to 8-week internships in summer 2021, listed below. There is also one in-person internship in Oberlin for summer and fall 2021. Email 1833justtransition@gmail.comfrom your Oberlin email address for more information and application. Most applications are due March 15, 2021.
The American Prospect
The Labor Institute
Make the Road NY
Oberlin Community Services Note: in-person for summer and fall 2021
UNITE HERE Local 274
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Iowa Labor Center
Internship Fund
Students who successfully apply for a labor/workers’ rights internship through this project or on their own are invited to apply to the Learning and Labor Internship Fund (LLIF). The LLIF will provide stipends to students for unpaid or low-paid summer internships with labor unions or other labor or workers’ rights organizations. The fund may also cover related expenses. Email 1833justtransition@gmail.comfrom your Oberlin email address for more information and application. Applications are due April 15, 2021.
The 1833 Just Transition Fund was founded by Oberlin alumni to support Oberlin College workers whose jobs were eliminated and outsourced by the College, in complete opposition to Oberlin's historical dedication to promoting social justice. We are committed to building solidarity between students and workers and challenging Oberlin’s turn toward austerity and corporate values.
