IRLE Jobs and Internships

Open positions at the UCLA IRLE
UCLA Labor Studies Communications & Programming Student Assistant
The UCLA Labor Studies Program is seeking an undergraduate Communications & Programming Work-Study to help create and manage content for email blasts, social media campaigns, the program’s website, and other digital communications. The work-study may also assist the Executive Administrative Manager with event logistics and administrative tasks. Apply here.
UCLA IRLE General Communications Student Assistant
The UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE) is seeking an undergraduate General Communications Assistant to create and manage content for Institute’s website, social media, newsletters and a variety of multimedia platforms that support the IRLE’s internal and external communications. Apply here.
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Non-IRLE Job Openings
The jobs under the tab “Labor Jobs in our Community and Beyond” are relevant for recent graduates of the Labor Studies major or minor as well as others interested in promoting social justice and organizing for better workplaces. Please note that these positions are not offered by IRLE or the Labor Center, and all questions and application submissions should be sent directly to the organization(s) with the job opening.
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For additional labor and/or social justice-oriented positions, we recommend searching on following websites:
Non-IRLE Jobs & Internships
| POSITION | ORGANIZATION | EMPLOYMENT TYPE | GEOGRAPHICAL REGION | DATE POSTED | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Relations Representatives | California School Employees Association | Full-Time | Locations in Bakersfield, El Monte, Orange County, Rancho Cucamonga,Riverside County, Stockton, Santa Clara, Citrus Heights, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://www.unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=14665 |
| External Organizer | AFSCME Local 3299 | Full-Time | Bay Area, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.unionjobs.com%2flisting.php%3fid%3d23839&c=E,1,kB3O785Q9iIOxzICCQmfcmQZCOTbL7EW74uU1LD8Nhq1hL9vGZyIu9tVxbJevBEWHtkgtlGywipFcPOGe0_f1LV7z0D1USnM8idzMhjGWa8,&typo=1 |
| Internal Community Organizer | Los Angeles Black Worker Center | Full-Time | Los Angeles | 11/24/2025 | https://lablackworkercenter.org/app/uploads/2024/10/JD-Internal-Community-Organizer-6-18.docx.pdf |
| Organizing Intern | UFCW 770 | Part-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=27905 |
| Union Organizer Fellowship | Teamsters Local 1932 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28226 |
| Lead Organizer | SEIU Local 2015 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28260 |
| Organizer 1 | SEIU Local 2015 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28263 |
| Union Representative/Organizer | SEIU UHW West | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=25925 |
| Coordinator | SEIU UHW West | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28544 |
| Internal Organizer - Security | SEIU USSW | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28317 |
| Internal Organizer | AFSCME Local 3299 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, or Santa Barbara, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=27428 |
| Chief Negotiator | SEIU Local 721 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28294 |
| Coordinator | SEIU Local 2015 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28254 |
| Political Organizer I | SEIU Local 2015 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=29272 |
| Contracts & Enforcement Internal Organizer | SEIU USWW | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=27699 |
| Lead Internal Organizer - Janitorial | SEIU USWW | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28321 |
| Internal Organizaer - Janitorial | SEIU USWW | Full- Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=29552 |
| Political and Community Organizer | UPTE-CWA Local 9119 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=29409 |
| Southern California Organizer | UPTE-CWA Local 9119 | Full- Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=25899 |
| Strategic Campaigns Director | UPTE-CWA Local 9119 | Full- Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=27008 |
| Political and Community Director | UPTE-CWA Local 9119 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28773 |
| Los Angeles Organizer | UPTE-CWA Local 9119 | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=25899 |
| Organizing Fellow | UPTE-CWA Local 9119 | Full-Time | Locations in Los Angeles, San Deigo, and San Francisco | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=27236 |
| Office Technician (General) | Department of Rehabilitation | Full-Time | San Bernardino County | 11/24/2025 | https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=482743 |
| Hearing Reporter | Department of Industrial Relations | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=479697 |
| Organizing Director | KIWA | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA | 11/24/2025 | https://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=29111 |
| Deputy Labor Commissioner I | Division of Labor Standards Enforcement | Full-Time | Imperial County | 11/24/2025 | https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=499802 |
| Deputy Labor Commissioner II | Division of Labor Standards Enforcement | Full-Time | Santa Clara County | 11/24/2025 | https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=499701 |
| Hearing Reporter | Department of Industrial Relations | Full-Time | Orange County | 11/24/2025 | https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=498444 |
| Hearing Reporter | Department of Industrial Relations | Full-Time | Los Angeles, Hybrid | 11/24/2025 | https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=479697 |
| POSITION | ORGANIZATION | EMPLOYMENT TYPE | GEOGRAPHICAL REGION | DATE POSTED | LINK |
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