Jobs and Internships

You can be part of creating a safe, connected, and healthy community.

Every day, Long Beach Forward is proud to work with incredible organizations working to ensure race and income don’t determine one’s future, both in Long Beach and in the greater Los Angeles region.

When we get connected to job opportunities with our partner organizations, we post them here for you to share and discover.

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Intern with Us

How long do internships last?

Internships are based on semesters (16 weeks) Fall, Spring or Summer. Application windows are:

Mid-July to Early-August (Fall)
Early December – Mid January (Spring)
Early May – Mid June (Summer)

What kinds of internships are offered?

Depending on the current campaigns and needs of the organization, students are able to select an area of interest such as:

Community-Building
Land Use / Environment
Education
Children & Families
Civic Engagement
Communications

We offer both undergraduate and graduate internships based on our availability per semester.

Is in-person office work available right now?

Our work is a mix of virtual, hybrid and in-person. Discuss your interest, availability, and needs when you apply.

What are the requirements to be an intern?

The student must be enrolled in an internship course at their school and be able to commit to 10-12 hours per week. Currently, we only offer course credit, all internships are unpaid, unless you have an arrangement with your school’s program.

Who do I contact for more information?

Please email hello@lbforward.org or call 562-436-4800 if you have any additional questions.

Learning opportunities may include:

Community Organizing

● Collaborate with the Long Beach Forward community organizers and partners to coordinate and conduct direct outreach efforts with partner organizations in Central, West, and North Long Beach neighborhoods.

● Provide logistical and facilitation support for direct outreach volunteers.

● Conduct community outreach and education in tandem with staff and volunteers at various community events and resource fairs.

Collaboration & Resource Sharing

● Support collaboration, resource sharing, and facilitation amongst community residents, organizations, and policymakers in organizational campaigns and workgroups.

● Conduct community-based research related to the social determinants of health and potential policy solutions.

● Assist the Long Beach Forward staff in office and collaboration support for the various campaigns, events, and opportunities.

● Collaborate with staff to plan, organize, and implement community learning events such as (but not limited to) Book Clubs, film screenings, and other technical learning opportunities.

Communications

● Develop communications materials and strategies related to improving equity, social justice, and health equity in Long Beach.

● Support strategic communications efforts (social media, messaging development, graphic design) in tandem with partner organizations and individuals in the targeted community.

● Assist with our podcasts, blog development, videography, and other creative communications and outreach.

“Working at LB Forward will inevitably give you a voice. For those that are shy and introverted, there will be a project that will bring out the activist in you. I would challenge them to when in doubt express yourself. Every space that I have been in has allowed creative expression that pertains to the topics.”

“I was able to hone my interpersonal skills and learned to have open communication with the Long Beach Forward staff members. I used to be very shy and unsure of how to be myself around others. I have noticed that I am more open to communicating my ideas and feelings. LBF provided a safe space where I developed my skills and even improved the way I saw myself.