ILR High Road New York
RWDSU/UFCW, Local 338

ILR High Road New York is a statewide program that aims to teach ILR students practical methods for civic engagement and leadership through economic justice, evidence-based policy, and strategic development that creates opportunity for community members to share in prosperity.  The Summer 2026 New York City (NYC) High Road Fellowship Program will run from June 1st to July 31st, 2026. Students intern in person with various NYC partner organizations and will participate in weekly cohort workshops focused on critical reflection and peer-to-peer collaboration and networking and learning opportunities with guest speakers will be offered at ILR's NYC office on Lexington Avenue. All interns will be paid and need-based subsidized housing will be available.

About RWDSU/UFCW, Local 338

We represent a diverse membership in various industries throughout New York and New Jersey.  Our organization, located in western Nassau County, employs dedicated, determined, and passionate advocates who, together, make a significant impact in the lives of our members through representation, education, legislative advocacy and comprehensive benefits.

We welcome candidates who are working towards completing studies in Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, and especially Labor Studies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Visiting assigned shop sites
• Serving as a communication channel between the members, Union, and affiliated benefit funds.
• Seek enrolling members into our PAC and completing voter registration forms.
• Possible health & safety checks
• Follow up with members on union applications

Preferred skills:

• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking highly desirable.

• Flexible schedule.

• The ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, contracts, and memos; to write simple to complex correspondence; ability to effectively present information one-on-one, small, and large group situations.

• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.      Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Must be able to perform basic to complex math computations both manually and with a calculator using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Must be comfortable using technology and different software.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and own transportation. Or, knowledgeable of public transportation.

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of twenty pounds.

RWDSU/UFCW, Local 338 is located at 1505 Kellum Place, Mineola, NY 11501.