Job and Internship Opportunities

 

Summer Internships

The Worker Justice Center of New York’s Kingston office is currently accepting applications for summer 2013 internships. Interns will work directly with the WJNCY staff on a variety of legal and non-legal matters involving extensive contact with low wage workers throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley region. Internships require advanced Spanish proficiency and a consistent commitment of at least 20 hours per week, including some weeknight evenings and occasional weekends. (Scheduling will be based on the needs of the organization and your availability.)

Responsibilities may include:

  • Conducting surveys and direct outreach among low-wage workers in the Mid-Hudson region
  • Assisting with educational workshops and special events
  • Conducting client intakes and assisting with investigations
  • Assisting with policy research on issues affecting low wage workers
  • Translating documents and materials
  • Assisting with communications
  • Conducting general administrative tasks

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to social justice and/or community service.  Special consideration will be given to applicants who have been directly impacted by the low-wage economy and may not have access to other professional development opportunities. If possible, WJCNY will work to assist eligible interns in obtaining college credit or work study compensation. To apply, please send a resume via email to Emma Kreyche at ekreyche@wjcny.org, along with a one page cover letter explaining your interest. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Final application deadline: March 31st.

 

Law Student Internships

The Worker Justice Center is currently recruiting law students for summer internships. The interns/volunteer attorneys will work directly with WJCNY attorneys on a variety of legal matters.

Assignments may include:

  • Legal research and writing relating to labor and employment law
  • Participating in interviewing clients, potential clients or witnesses
  • Drafting discovery demands or responses
  • Analyzing documents
  • Assisting with outreach projects
  • assisting with investigations

We give preference to students/volunteer attorneys with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights and/or who have completed course work in employment discrimination, employment law, evidence and/or trial practice. Spanish speakers preferred. To apply please send a cover letter and resume to Milan Bhatt, via email, to mbhatt@wjcny.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We will work with your school to provide credit or possible work study compensation.

 

Seeking Volunteers

The Worker Justice Center of New York’s Kingston office is currently seeking volunteers to work directly with the WJNCY staff on a variety of legal and non-legal matters. Scheduling is flexible, depending on the needs of the organization and your availability. Assignments may include:

  • Assisting with outreach to farmworkers and other low-wage workers
  • Assisting with educational workshops, events, and fundraisers
  • Conducting client intakes
  • Assisting with investigations
  • Translating documents and materials
  • Assisting with communications
  • Conducting general administrative tasks

Volunteers should demonstrate a commitment to public service and social justice. Spanish speakers preferred, but not required. To apply please send a resume via email to Milan Bhatt at mbhatt@wjcny.org, along with a brief statement of your interest. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.