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Labor Relations/Law Internship
Internship Description:
Interested in gaining real work experience in labor and employment law?
Wondering about grievance and dispute resolution?
Want to learn how collective bargaining agreements are interpreted and applied in real case situations?
If you have experience conducting legal research, know how to analyze and resolve problems,
can write effective legal communications, are comfortable in potential conflict situations,
have a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law either through coursework or experience,
and are interested in nonprofit management, this could be the opportunity for you!
The office of the Counsel for Labor and Employee Relations at WGBH seeks support in:
- Conducting legal research using Westlaw and other resources
- Drafting objective, persuasive legal communications
- Gathering information and preparing responses concerning disputes and grievances filed by the unions
- Assisting with contract administration and employment law interpretation
WGBH is America's number one public media company; Boston's public TV and public radio station;
PBS's single largest producer for television and the Web; a major source of programs heard nationally
on public radio; a pioneer in captioning, descriptive video, and other media access technologies for
people with disabilities; and a leader in educational multimedia for lifelong learning.
Our productions inform, inspire, and entertain millions of people throughout New England,
across the country, and around the world.
The Counsel for Labor and Employee Relations is a key office in the Human Resources Department,
responsible for setting direction and overseeing union relationships. This includes advising on
employment law, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances, and
representing WGBH before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state and federal courts.
We are accepting letters of interest from students seeking co-op or
internship opportunities now or in the 2009 fall semester.
Others may be eligible for short-term, temporary project assignments.
WGBH Intern Requirements:
- WGBH internships are open only to students enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Interns must receive college credit for the internship.
- Internships are unpaid.
Contact:
Applicants for the position should send a resume and a statement of interest by email to:
human_resources@wgbh.org
or by mail to:
WGBH Educational Foundation
Human Resources Department
One Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135
WGBH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Please note that this job description is meant to be
a generic description and represents the minimum job duties an individual will be required
to perform. Individual departments will/can customize job descriptions and hours of work to
meet their specific needs.
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