AFT Public Employee Internship

AFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer The AFT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. AFT is a place-based organization that requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO ♦ 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. ♦ Washington, DC 20001 ♦ 202/879-4400 ♦ www.aft.org AFT Public Employee Internship 2023-2024 The AFT is the largest public employee union in the AFL-CIO with 1.7 million members. The AFT Public Employee Department supports AFT members and leaders in government employee local unions at every level: city, county/borough/state and federal workers. The department is the most varied of all of AFT locals, with more than 3,000 job titles represented in our local unions. Job Duties: Intern will assist with collective bargaining analysis and organizing research, and the development of short staffing and technology campaigns designed to support local union expansion and to improve the lives of workers in government. Interns will investigate, organize and analyze data relevant to organizing drives and assist with written reports. Interns in the AFT Public Employee Department receive hands-on experience with the wide-ranging activities of our small department. Requirements: This position is available from May 15 to August 15 and preference will be given to those able to work on a full-time basis. This is an in-person internship based at our national headquarters in Washington D.C. Qualifications: Candidates should have a commitment to labor/social justice organizing; good writing and communication skills and an ability to learn quickly. Work or volunteer experience with progressive/activist organizations is helpful. Familiarity with online databases, Excel and related applications is required. Financial Compensation: The salary ranges from $17 per hour (undergraduate student) to $20 per hour (graduate student). How to apply: Submit your application packet by completing the form here: AFT HR Internship Application A completed application packet includes: 1. A cover letter expressing interest in the position with dates of availability 2. Your current resume 3. Transcript from most recent degree 4. Three (3) reference including name, title, telephone number, and email address AFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer The AFT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. AFT is a place-based organization that requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO ♦ 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. ♦ Washington, DC 20001 ♦ 202/879-4400 ♦ www.aft.org