The UC Merced Community and Labor Center is hosting the Labor Summer Internship – a full time, paid, eight-week intensive internship program designed to train and empower the next generation of organizers. This eight-week internship is open to UC Merced undergraduate students and takes place during Summer Session B.
Interns will learn the fundamentals of community and labor organizing and be placed with a labor or community organization to gain hands-on experience building power alongside low-wage workers.
How to Apply:
- Students who are applying for labor summer must fill out both applications:
UC Application | Labor Summer Application - Students who are not eligible for university employment can apply for Labor Summer as a fellowship opportunity:
Labor Summer Fellowship Application
Program Dates: June 15, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Program Requirements:
- Availability for the full eight-week internship program: Monday, June 15 through Friday, August 7, 2026.
- Interest in community and labor organizing with unions, worker centers, or community-based organizations.
Information Sessions:
To sign up for an information sessions, please complete and submit this form. While we recommend registering in advance, walk-ins are welcome.
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Monday, February 23, 2026
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Spend your summer learning about the Central Valley's movement building legacy and developing your organizing skills. Want to learn more? Check out our FAQ page or e-mail us at communitylabor@ucmerced.edu
