From belzer@UMICH.EDU Sat Mar 11 00:02:07 2000 Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:03:23 -0500 From: "Michael H. Belzer" To: IRRA-L@POSTOFFICE.CSO.UIUC.EDU Subject: Organizing internships Organizing Internships Position Organizing Internships - Summer 2000 Employer United Steelworkers of America Organizing Department Location Various Duties Interns will conduct industry, corporate, and field research to support strategic organizing efforts and campaigns. Interns will also assist USWA organizers in the field on organizing campaigns, and will have the opportunity to develop organizing skills and experience. Qualifications Upper-level undergraduate or graduate studies in social sciences, labor relations, journalism, law, or business, or equivalent experience. Experience in union or community organizing, political action, or student activism preferred. Fluency in languages other than English a plus. Commitment to labor movement, willingness to travel, and ability to manage diverse projects and responsibilities required. Excellent analytical, computer, and communications skills required. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Salary $500 per week, plus housing. Deadline April 21, 2000 Contact Please send resume and letter of interest to: Jennifer Luff Organizing Department United Steelworkers of America 5 Gateway Center Pittsburgh, PA 15222 jluff@uswa.org (MS Word or RTF format only)