UNITE HERE Local 11

Organization Description

UNITE HERE Local 11 is a labor union of more than 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona who work in hotels, restaurants, universities, convention centers and airports. Our membership is diverse, comprising workers from many immigrant communities as well as high percentages of African-American, Latino, and Asian American workers. We are predominantly women and people of color, and we hail from all corners of the planet. Together, we are building a movement to enable people of all backgrounds to achieve greater equality and opportunity.

Program Information

All students, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, are open and welcome to participate.

Health & Safety

Students may be given both off- (e.g., content creation, virtual meetings) and on-site work (e.g., outdoor events with our members, press conferences, photo/video). Some off-site work will be done independently with regular check-ins throughout the day.

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Vaccinations
Address 
464 Lucas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Maria Hernandez
Job Title
Communications Organizer
Phone
Email

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Communications Internship Service Learning, CLA - Internship Program Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Program(s) 
CLA - Human Development Internship
CLA - Internship Program
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Families, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development
Hours of operation 

M-F 9am-6:30pm, Every other Saturday 9am-6:30pm; actual working hours vary.

Maximum students 
4