Available Positions

Job Title:

Student Trainee

Agency:

Export-Import Bank

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

TBD

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

• Performs designated tasks and phases that administer, supervise, or perform work pertaining to business and trade practices which may involve the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information; the establishment and maintenance of contacts with industry and commerce; and the evaluation of products, services, or property. Working under the guidance of and in close association with senior personnel performs a variety of work assignments consisting of established, specific, and related tasks that have been selected to orient the employee in the practical application of basic principles, concepts, and techniques of the occupational field. Assignments are selected on the basis of their ongoing training value for the individual. Attends training classes and activities as directed.
• Supports senior personnel in conducting special projects. Studies EXIM requirements for the administrative tasks and researches the current body of precedents and technical knowledge. Receives specific information and explanations on projects, e.g., specifications, steps and thoroughly completes the project. Performs project management of their tasks delegated by senior personnel while providing updates on the status of the project with the senior personnel.
• Analyzes information or data gleaned from project results, documents project findings, and prepares detailed clerical/administrative work. Working under the guidance of and in close association with senior personnel performs a variety of work assignments consisting of established, specific, and related tasks that have been selected to orient the employee in the practical application of principles, concepts, and techniques of the occupational field. Assignments are selected based on their progressive training value for the individual. Attends training classes and activities as directed.
• Provides assistance in planning, monitoring, and conducting special studies, projects, and initiatives. Assists senior personnel in determining the validity, feasibility, achievability, and efficiency of special studies, projects, and initiatives, and participates in planning the studies, projects, and initiatives. Attends meetings to observe interactions and understand working relationships with customers, specialists, organizational points of contact, and disseminates information to appropriate staff or points of contact. Assists in the collection and analysis of information while also properly archives findings and reports. Participates in the evaluation of project results and provides recommendations for improvement in study and project procedures. Searches technical literature, reports, and other reference material to locate information requested by senior personnel. Provides assistance with planning, scheduling, communicating, and organizing events, meetings, and interactions with a variety of senior personnel including members of Congress, high level executives of private sector organizations, public and private partnership representatives, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of EXIM’s programs, operation, rules, and processes.
• Knowledge of loan examining and/or servicing principles, theories, methods, techniques as they apply to the investigation, analysis, and evaluation of financial factors and credit risks.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, guidelines, regulations, precedents and procedures of management and program analysis to perform basic tasks.
• Ability to gather information, recommend correction of simple problems, extract data from prescribed sources, and prepare reports on program and management issues/findings.
• Knowledge of professional and/or management theories, concepts and principles gained in acquiring a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge obtained through work experience to allow the incumbent to perform in an entry level student trainee capacity.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formats.
• Skill in using available office automation equipment and software to prepare documents.

Job Title:

FDIC Spring Intern – Atlanta, GA

Agency:

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Atlanta, GA)

Hours Per Week:

20-40

Job Description:

The FDIC Spring intern will be tasked with clerical tasks which involve providing support for the FDIC Regional Summer High School Program. Work products will focus on program management support and include scheduling, coordination, staffing, electronic recordkeeping, space and equipment management, data organization, data collection, web work and information security. The incumbent will assist in preparing reports, memoranda, and emails that may include matters of a sensitive nature. Other tasks may include compiling data; data entry into databases and spreadsheets; performing research on various topics/issues; responding to staff requests.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Systems, Organizational Change, Communications, Organizational Management.

Job Title:

FDIC Spring Intern – Dallas, TX

Agency:

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Dallas, TX)

Hours Per Week:

20-40

Job Description:

The FDIC spring intern will support the Asset Management department utilizing analytical, computer and writing skills.

• Organizes repetitive-level data as presented or received to draw sound logical conclusions regarding assigned tasks

• Uses reasoning and logic to recognize repetitive level problems

• Provides accurate results in a punctual manner

• Seeks guidance in unusual circumstances related to repetitive problems

• Demonstrates working knowledge of FDIC policies, procedures, practices, and/or reference sources related to relevant repetitive technical requirements at a beginner professional level

• Demonstrates working knowledge of FDIC DRR business processes, financial operations, and other divisions as appropriate by creating work products that capture all the repetitive elements assigned

• Applies knowledge with daily supervision in an accurate and timely manner to complete simple and repetitive tasks

• Maintains knowledge and skills within relevant simple and repetitive discipline requirements through the completion of frequent required formal classroom training and continuous informal on-the-job training

• Works within the supervisor-planned and directed scope, goals, and plans to accomplish work, projects, or assignments

• Recognizes and solves simple and repetitive problems when performing work assignments and tasks

• Completes repetitive work assignments under daily supervision and works with supervisor when a change in direction is needed

• Recognizes when it is appropriate to utilize other resources to facilitate the completion of repetitive work assignments

Job Title:

FDIC Spring Intern – Washington DC

Agency:

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Washington, DC)

Hours Per Week:

20-40

Job Description:

• Assist Talent Sourcing with sending communications to potential applicants, event registration and tracking, promotional item ordering and tracking. Interns will further communication and organizational skills and have an opportunity to gain insight into corporate recruitment strategies and program management. Interns will gain experience working with a highly collaborative and creative team.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Business Management

Job Title:

Communications Intern

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Summer 2024

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support writing needs related to primary Office of Communications priorities, including but not limited to the Library media (LCM, blogs, Gazette, social media), cross-government ethnic heritage portals, 2025 announcements

• Assist with internal communications related to the Barrier Analysis and ongoing DEIA efforts

• Other communications-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Communication – Journalism, Communication – Mass Communication & Media Studies

Job Title:

Congressional Relations Intern

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Responsibilities include interacting with Members of Congress and their staff; supporting Congressional Relations Office staff with administrative tasks, congressional tours, and event planning/management; providing support at Library events; handling phone calls and constituent inquiries from congressional offices; preparing briefing materials in support of office activities; and assisting with special projects and assignments.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Political Science and Government majors will generally be the target audience; Art History, Criticism, and Conservation, Business – Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management and Operation, Communication – Corporate Communication, Communication – Speech and Rhetorical Studies, Education, Education – Early Childhood Education, General Studies, History, Law, Legal Studies, Library Science

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, is well-organized, and has a high degree of professionalism.

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and create communications for program coordination

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong research, analysis and organizational skills, and ability to assess and inventory office records accurately and completely

• Knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study, online training and with an expert

Job Title:

Informal Learning Specialist

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Intern will staff the Young Readers Center & Programs Lab, including greeting children and families and orienting them to the space and facilitating primary source-based experiences with them. Intern will participate in the creation and prototyping of new experiences for families in the Jefferson Building. Intern will also support the Visitor Engagement Office in providing customer service to the Library’s general visitors. This will include greeting visitors, scanning tickets, providing orientation at information desks, and facilitating informal learning experiences on the floor such as interactive carts.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Open, with an emphasis on museum studies, education, all communications, hospitality, tourism & travel services marketing and operations, all business (ideally management and operations)

The ideal candidate will have:

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Interact with diverse audiences, age groups, and learning styles.

• Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Maintain a non-partisan position in the presentation of information.

• Utilize strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

And:

• Fluency in English.

• Experience working with children, especially children ages 9-13, in formal or informal learning settings (K-12 classrooms, camps, museums, etc.).

• Other language fluency is a plus.

Job Title:

Visitor Engagement Specialist (Visitor Operations)

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Intern will staff the Young Readers Center & Programs Lab, including greeting children and families and orienting them to the space and facilitating primary source-based experiences with them. Intern will participate in the creation and prototyping of new experiences for families in the Jefferson Building. Intern will also support the Visitor Engagement Office in providing customer service to the Library’s general visitors. This will include greeting visitors, scanning tickets, providing orientation at information desks, and facilitating informal learning experiences on the floor such as interactive carts.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Open, with an emphasis on museum studies, all communications, hospitality, tourism & travel services marketing and operations, all business (ideally management and operations)

The ideal candidate will have:

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Interact with diverse audiences, age groups, and learning styles.

• Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Maintain a non-partisan position in the presentation of information.

• Utilize strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

And:

• Fluency in English.

• Experience working with children, especially children ages 9-13, in formal or informal learning settings (K-12 classrooms, camps, museums, etc.).

• Other language fluency is a plus.

Job Title:

Artificial Intelligence Community Analyst

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Responsibilities will include assisting with research, gathering information, and writing analysis about our online communities, and providing best practice research and creative methods to iterate on these artifacts.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Communication – Mass Communication & Media Studies, Information Technology, Ethnic Studies - Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican- American/Chicano Studies, Management Information Systems & Services

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent understanding of the internet and online discussion platforms
• Good communications skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Good research skills
• Good information organization skills

Job Title:

IT BCDR Program Assistant 1 & 2

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

The candidate will serve as a Student Intern with duties and responsibilities relating to collaboration with the Program Officer, BCDR to assist with the operation and performance assessment of BCDR service offerings. This will include:

•Review, update, and track status for IT DR planning documents to include the OCIO Continuity of Operations Plan, the Library’s IT Disaster Recovery Plan, and IT Contingency Plans for IT systems

•Assist with note taking and facilitation of IT BCDR Command Center meetings during major IT incident response

•Assist with updating and tracking root cause analysis, lessons learning, and after-action reporting from major IT incidents

•Assist with organizing, documenting, and tracking IT DR Test, Training, and Exercise events

•Assist with collecting and preparing data for weekly program status reports, tracking performance against program performance targets

• The candidate will also collaborate with other management support services personnel to influence the IT BCDR services and continued process improvement efforts.

• The candidate will need to be proficient in writing and editing and the use of the Microsoft Office Suite. The candidate will also be proficient with preparing presentation briefings, analyze performance data, and prepare responses to ad-hoc data calls.

• The candidate will help conduct quality assurance checks on all BCDR documentation and deliverables.

• The candidate will assist with reviewing the BCDR website, and assist with organizing and cleaning up files to ensure standard naming conventions and to streamline the documentation process.

• The candidate contributes to a productive and nondiscriminatory work environment through written and oral communications and interpersonal relations. In addition, the candidate will avoid offensive or discriminatory displays (e.g., posters, pictures, etc.), language, or nonverbal behavior (e.g., hand gestures).

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Computer Programming, Computer Science, Management Information Systems & Services, Information Technology

General familiarity with basic IT concepts: servers, client server architecture, data center, operating systems, patching,

- A proactive attitude to learning and acquiring new skills

- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members

- Strong work ethic and orientation to detail

- Adhere to an established work schedule

- Adhere to the Intern Program requirements

- Participate in agency training classes or programs

- Perform, successfully, the assigned duties listed in your position description

- Observe all workplace rules

- Proficiency/Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Familiarity with MS Project, Visio, and/or MS Access a plus

- Provide customer service

- Manage documents/files

- Assist in various daily operations

- Be productive, reliable, and professional

- Speak the preferred office language, English

Job Title:

QA Specialist Intern 1-4

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Develop Functional QA tests around REST APIs

- Develop Functional QA tests around UI using Cypress

- Develop API automation tests in Postman

- Develop Manual and Automated test cases in the tools used

- Create bugs in Jira tracking tool

- Develop UI automation using Java-Cucumber-Selenium

- Work with project team members to gain in-depth knowledge of the project

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Computer Programming, Computer Science , Information Technology

The ideal candidate will have experience with Teamwork and Communication, be able to collaborate with the team including QA, Devs, POs to ensure products are free of errors

- 6 Months to a year of Programming experience (or familiarity), with the knowledge of JAVA/Python, Selenium, Cucumber, Cypress for UI testing and POSTMAN for APIs

- Must understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process and Agile Methodology

- Must be familiar to perform Software QA Testing using Automation Tools

- Must possess strong Problem-Solving skills

Job Title:

Systems Analyst

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

The Systems Analyst will be tasked with the following:

1. Data cleanup for Hardware Asset Data

2. Data cleanup for Software entitlements

3. Data entry for Assets not yet in the System

4. Populating excel sheet with data collections for ITAM

5. UAT test plans

6. Visio diagrams for workflows

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems & Services

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of excel sheets
• Knowledge of IT and IT systems
• Knowledge of Data and databases

Job Title:

User Experience (UX) Researcher

Agency:

Library of Congress

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

User experience (UX) research comprises methods and activities that UX practitioners and digital designers undertake to better understand the users of the Library’s digital products and services. The intern will work with UX designers, IT specialists and collections colleagues to help identify UX research questions, plan UX research studies, and conduct UX research activities that benefit digital tools in development. These digital tools support the transfer of files from outside the Library into our systems, and also the storage of digital collections to be processed and made accessible to the public. The intern will learn how to apply UX research methods, how to draw UX research insights, and how to create user-centered, actionable recommendations to teams developing the Library’s digital tools. The intern will create a written report, a presentation, and potentially a design deliverable such as user stories, a user journey map or UX wireframes.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business – Marketing, Communication – Corporate Communication, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, History, Information Science, Information Technology, Library Science, Management Information Systems & Services, Museum Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Statistics, Visual and Performing Arts, Women’s Studies, Psychology, Ethnography, Anthropology, Human Factors, User Research, User Experience, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Graphic Design

The ideal candidate will:

• Show a curiosity for human behavior and how that impacts humans’ uses of digital tools.

• Speak and write in English with clarity.

• Familiarity or experience with user experience (UX) research practices and concepts.

• Familiarity or experience with user experience (UX) practices and concepts.

• Listen and take notes thoughtfully.

• Engage with colleagues in a remote setting.

• Learn new digital tools.

• Demonstrate patience in learning complex digital concepts.

• Demonstrate good time management and organizational practices.

• Demonstrate an engaged and motivated attitude

Job Title:

IFP Program Assistant

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

The intern will have projects intended to document and enhance current business processes through the creation of standard operating procedures, research and document applicable best practices for internships and fellowships, establish and refresh data in our collaborative software workspace (Confluence), support IFP programs and initiatives, and complete short administrative projects as needed:

• Coordination of communications, documentation and tracking of IFP programs

• Planning and organizing of events hosted by IFP on behalf the Library of Congress

• Creation of educational enrichment materials and program activities for interns

• Drafting of internship manuals and updates to key databases for program management

• Development of outreach communication and featured articles for interns and alumni

• Creation of a report of applicable internship and fellowship best practices

• Updated program information in Confluence workspace for IFP programs and initiatives

• Updated/revised standard operating procedures for core IFP programs and initiatives (e.g. LOCI, Junior Fellows)

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business Management and Operations; Education; English; Law; Management Information Systems & Services

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and create communications for program coordination

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong research, analysis and organizational skills, and ability to assess and inventory departmental records accurately and completely

• Knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word

• Ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study, online training and with an expert

• Experience in event planning such as developing an agenda for an event, facilitating an event and/or creating activities for an event

• Willingness and/or experience in mentoring peers in a formal setting

Job Title:

TR Program Assistant

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

The intern will have projects intended to document and enhance current business processes through the creation of standard operating procedures, research and document applicable best practices for recruitment and outreach, establish and refresh data in our collaborative software workspace (Confluence), support TR programs and initiatives, and complete short administrative projects as needed:

•Contribute to promotion of career and internships via numerous recruitment platforms

•Coordination of communications, documentation and tracking of Talent Recruitment Outreach

•Assist in the gathering and reporting of analytics

•Creation of recruitment and outreach materials for TR

•Maintain and update key databases for recruitment and outreach and best practices

•Develop a library of content such as featured articles for Social Media

•Curating content for TR culture posts on LinkedIn

•Development of a recruitment and outreach analysis report

•Update program information in Confluence workspace for TR programs and initiatives

•Assist in development and documentation of standard operating procedures for TR

•Support the Hiring Modernization Recruitment team’s initiatives

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Human Resources, Psychology, Higher Ed Administration, Business Management

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and create communications

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong research, analysis and organizational skills, and ability to assess and inventory departmental records accurately and completely

• Knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word

• Ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study, online training and with an expert

• Represent the Library of Congress at virtual events as appropriate

Job Title:

Legislative Data Assistant

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

CRS, LIS, Legislative Information Management Services (LIMS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Remote (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

The work will support operational and development of the Congress.gov website.

Tasks may be in support of these, or similar, projects: Committee authority records, Statutes at Large historic digitization, Bound Congressional Record historic digitization, Action Code analysis, and regression tests.

The internship is an opportunity to learn about:

• Legislative resources for elected Members of Congress and the American public available from Congress.gov
• Supporting daily operations and agile development of the Congress.gov website
• Metadata curation for Congressional records

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: History, Information Science, Information Technology, Law, Legal Studies, Political Science, Pre-law

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Digital literacy

• Digital Information management

• Collaboration, creativity, and innovation

• Record keeping

Job Title:

Cataloging Intern

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Asian & Middle Eastern Division, Middle East & South Asia Section

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Catalogs a variety of materials in an automated cataloging environment.
• Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs.
• Assigns headings to catalog entries.
• Selects and assigns classification numbers.
• Establishes personal and corporate names and uniform titles for inclusion in the name authority file.
• Establishes and recommends subject headings.
• Creates and revises bibliographic records, authority records, and classification schedules.
• Performs content designation of bibliographic and authority records.
• Performs research in the cataloger's reference collection, online databases, the World Wide Web, and the collections of the Library.
• Recommends resolutions to problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process.
• Analyzes and organizes standard subject data to determine its relationship to the existing collections, for proper main entry, and the need for added entries.
• Analyzes material to determine subject content. Applies standard rules, guidelines, and reference tools and established techniques and practices.
• Works to maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships in order to provide or exchange information.
• Consults with Section Head and cataloging policy staff to recommend changes and additions in descriptive and subject cataloging rules.
• Offers suggestions and advice to Section Head on operational and technical problems.
• Collaborates with Section Head and other staff in planning and implementing team activities including: workflow procedures, team priorities, cataloging projects of an experimental nature, goal setting and strategies for meeting team production goals.
• Assists others inside and outside the Library with language, subject and cataloging problems.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Asian Studies, General Studies, History, Religion and Theology, Sociology, Management Information Systems & Services

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Ability to read and write in Vietnamese and English.

• Knowledge of library metadata rules, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to use library software applications, integrated library platforms, and other information technology.

• Knowledge of history, politics, literature, and culture of Vietnam preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Job Title:

Program Assistant

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Remote (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Track and manage participation of 54 Affiliate Centers of the Book at National Book Festival.
• Research relevant LOC online collections for use by PBS Books in video series.
• Work with external network partners and other organizations to achieve specific goals.

The intern will assist in key programs of Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives and its Center for the Book. Specifically, intern will help manage the Roadmap to Reading activity at the festival. Intern will also play a major role in a proposed project with PBS Books on the literary heritage of America.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Any major

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Research skills in online collections
• Good communications skills
• Good organizational skills

Job Title:

Communications Intern

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Remote (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support writing needs related to primary Office of Communications priorities, including but not limited to the Library media (LCM, blogs, Gazette, social media), cross-government ethnic heritage portals, 2024 announcement of the National Recording Registry launch

• Assist with internal communications related to the Barrier Analysis and ongoing DEIA efforts

• Other communications-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Communication – Journalism, Communication – Mass Communication & Media Studies, English

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Writing and editing, including knowledge of Associated Press Style

• Research, including media contact development

• Attention to detail

Job Title:

Visitor Engagement Specialist (Visitor Operations)

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support writing needs related to primary Office of Communications priorities, including but not limited to the Library media (LCM, blogs, Gazette, social media), cross-government ethnic heritage portals, 2024 announcement of the National Recording Registry launch

• Assist with internal communications related to the Barrier Analysis and ongoing DEIA efforts

• Other communications-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Communication – Journalism, Communication – Mass Communication & Media Studies, English

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Writing and editing, including knowledge of Associated Press Style

• Research, including media contact development

• Attention to detail

Job Title:

Congressional Relations Intern

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Interacting with Members of Congress and their staff;
• Supporting Congressional Relations Office staff with administrative tasks, congressional tours, and event planning/management;
• Providing support at Library events;
• Handling phone calls and constituent inquiries from congressional offices;
• Preparing briefing materials in support of office events;
• Assisting with special projects and assignments.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Art History, Criticism, and Conservation, Business – Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management and Operations, Communication – Corporate Communication, Communication – Mass Communication & Media Studies, Communication – Speech and Rhetorical Studies, Education, Education – Early Childhood Education, English, General Studies, History, Law, Legal studies, Library science, Museum studies, Political Science, Pre-law, Public Admin, Public policy

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, is well-organized, and has a high degree of professionalism. They will also have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and create communications for program coordination

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong research, analysis and organizational skills, and ability to assess and inventory office records accurately and completely

• Knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study, online training and with an expert

Job Title:

Enterprise Architect Intern

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Remote (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review licensing agreements, observe lifecycle updates required by vendors. Engage maintainers across OCIO as required for details. Contact existing vendors to clarify and validate any questions to ensure accuracy of support models and licensing.

  Deliverables:

• Master application/ support model view
• Risk radar for vendors changing/ ending support or license modification
• Recommendations for further engagement with incumbent vendors to ensure continuity of service.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Business Administration, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems & Services

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to engage new and varied support resources across vendors and internal staff

• Technology platform knowledge and exposure/ technical capability analysis and ability for high level architectural understanding

• Coordinate across stakeholders to validate and understand business needs

• Performing project coordination

Job Title:

IFP Program Assistant 1

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

The intern will have projects intended to document and enhance current business processes through the creation of standard operating procedures, research and document applicable best practices for internships and fellowships, establish and refresh data in our collaborative software workspace (Confluence), support IFP programs and initiatives, and complete short administrative projects as needed:

• Contribute to writing and compiling informational materials to help with fundraising efforts

• Plan and support intern-related events hosted by IFP

• Assist with data analytic projects

• Create educational enrichment materials and program activities for interns

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Business Management and Operations, Communication – Journalism, English, Library Science, Museum Studies

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and create communications for program coordination

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees

• Willingness to learn Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word

• Ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study, online training and with an expert

Job Title:

IFP Program Assistant 2

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Virtual (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

The intern will have projects intended to document and enhance current business processes through the creation of standard operating procedures, research and document applicable best practices for internships and fellowships, establish and refresh data in our collaborative software workspace (Confluence), support IFP programs and initiatives, and complete short administrative projects as needed:

• Contribute to writing and compiling informational materials to help with fundraising efforts

• Plan and support intern-related events hosted by IFP

• Assist with data analytic projects

• Create educational enrichment materials and program activities for interns

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Business Management and Operations, Communication – Journalism, English, Library Science, Museum Studies

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and create communications for program coordination

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees

• Willingness to learn Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word

• Ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study, online training and with an expert

Job Title:

Talent Recruitment (TR) Program Assistant

Agency:

Library of Congress (LOC)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Virtual (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

The intern will have projects intended to document and enhance current business processes through the creation of standard operating procedures, research and document applicable best practices for recruitment and outreach, establish and refresh data in our collaborative software workspace (Confluence), support TR programs and initiatives, and complete short administrative projects as needed:

• Coordination of communications, documentation and tracking of Talent Recruitment Outreach

• Assist in the planning and organizing of events hosted by Talent Recruitment on behalf the Library of Congress

• Creation of recruitment and outreach materials for TR

• Maintain and update key databases for recruitment and outreach

• Develop a library of content such as featured articles for Social Media

• Curating content for TR culture post on LinkedIn

• Development of a recruitment and outreach analysis report

• Update program information in Confluence workspace for TR programs and initiatives

• Assist in development and documentation of standard operating procedures for TR

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Business – Human Resources Management and Services, Business Administration, Ethnic Studies, Management Information Systems & Services

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and create communications

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong research, analysis and organizational skills, and ability to assess and inventory departmental records accurately and completely

• Knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word

• Ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study, online training and with an expert

• Represent the Library of Congress at Job Fairs and Networking Event

Job Title:

Agency:

National Institutes of Health

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format (Location):

In Person (Bethesda, MD) 

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Native Spanish speaker with a 100% English fluency. Formal bilingual education preferably with medical interpretation or translation training. Aptitude to work with diverse ethnicities, excellent communication and customer service skills. Interest in medicine, science or medical research career. Able to bridge cultural and linguistic gap between hospital staff and patients with Limited English Proficiency

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Language Interpretation and Translation Spanish/English Emphasis, Medicine (MD), Public Health MPH, DPH

Job Title:

Agency:

National Institutes of Health

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format (Location):

In Person (Bethesda, MD) 

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Native Spanish speaker with a 100% English fluency. Formal bilingual education preferably with medical interpretation or translation training. Aptitude to work with diverse ethnicities, excellent communication and customer service skills. Interest in medicine, science or medical research career. Able to bridge cultural and linguistic gap between hospital staff and patients with Limited English Proficiency

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Language Interpretation and Translation Spanish/English Emphasis, Medicine (MD), Public Health MPH, DPH

Job Title:

Agency:

National Institutes of Health

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format (Location):

In Person Bethesda, MD 

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Native Spanish speaker with a 100% English fluency. Formal bilingual education preferably with medical interpretation or translation training. Aptitude to work with diverse ethnicities, excellent communication and customer service skills. Interest in medicine, science or medical research career. Able to bridge cultural and linguistic gap between hospital staff and patients with Limited English Proficiency

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Language Interpretation and Translation Spanish/English Emphasis, Medicine (MD), Public Health MPH, DPH

Job Title:

Agency:

National Institutes of Health

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format (Location):

In Person Bethesda, MD 

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Native Spanish speaker with a 100% English fluency. Formal bilingual education preferably with medical interpretation or translation training. Aptitude to work with diverse ethnicities, excellent communication and customer service skills. Interest in medicine, science or medical research career. Able to bridge cultural and linguistic gap between hospital staff and patients with Limited English Proficiency

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Language Interpretation and Translation Spanish/English Emphasis, Medicine (MD), Public Health MPH, DPH

Job Title:

Customer Service Representative and Job Shadowing Intern

Agency:

U.S. Forest Service (FS)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Sedona, AZ)

Hours Per Week:

20-40

Job Description:

Intern will be guided to learn about the forest and present the information in an accessible way to do that. One way to learn about what to share with the public and learn about forest service careers is to job shadow a couple of the forest disciplines. This position will get to go out a few times with various workgroups in order to enhance the information they can provide to the public.

Qualifications

Preferred majors: Forestry, Environmental Studies, Recreation

The ideal candidate will have:

• Interest in speaking with the public
• Experience speaking with children and/or adults both over the phone and in person
• Interest in learning about various disciplines such as forestry, archeology, range, wildlife, recreation

Job Title:

Social Media Manager

Agency:

U.S. Forest Service (FS)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

20-40

Job Description:

The Social Media Manager Intern will be tasked with the following:

• Develop a social media strategy
• Develop a podcast strategy
• Post and respond approved social media statements

Selected personnel will benefit from working within a national level program and learning the nuances of public relations and communications for a federal government agency.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Media, Social Media, Journalism

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good communication - verbal and written
• Project Management - small projects
• Data analysis

Not required but helpful:

• Customer Care
• Creativity
• Some graphics design

Job Title:

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Student Program Assistant

Agency:

Forest Service (FS)

Sub-Agency

N/A

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Student will work for Internship Program under the Workforce Development Partnerships Service hub to support student interns placed with the Forest Service throughout the nation from minority serving institutes. 

Students will:

• Support in tracking student internship experiences, hours, evaluations, and other requirements for successful completion of internships.

• Assist in administrative duties, organizing and tracking information, and drafting documents, letters, proposals for planning of future internship placements.

• Assist in planning events and may have opportunities to lead or facilitate meetings and trainings for interns.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Human Resources, Sociology, Ethnic Studies or related, Business, Communications, Marketing, and/or biology or natural resource related.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of working with people from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge, interest and passion in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and reaching underserved communities.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Individual who is self-sufficient, suggests project solutions, and asks questions to get work done.
• Interest in the outdoors, public services, government, partnerships, and non-profit sector work.

Job Title:

Clerical Office Assistant

Agency:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency:

Agriculture Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Hybrid (Manhattan, KS)

Hours:

Flexible

Job Description:

The Clerical Office Assistant will be tasked with the following tasks:

• Assist with general clerical and office duties for Unit staff as assigned by the Research Leader, including:

- Digital file creation and management

- Records management and disposal

- Data collection and reporting

- Website maintenance

- Other general clerical tasks

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Any

The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:

• Proficiency in using office software like Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Adobe and web page management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Time management skills to meet deadlines

Job Title:

Office Automation Assistant

Agency:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agriculture Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Parlier, CA)

Hours:

20

Job Description:

The Office Automation Assistant will be tasked with the following:

• Manages and organizes the reception area.
• Ensures all visitors and contractors sign in and directs them to staff members.
• Distributes all of U.S. Postal mail to unit program assistants.
• Receives FedEx, UPS, and Amazon packages.
• Contacts Facility division when large deliveries arrive requiring a forklift.
• Closes out FedEx and UPS databases at the end of the day.
• Maintains and organizes mailroom.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Preferred majors: Business

The ideal candidate will have experience working with Microsoft Office.

Job Title:

IT Specialist

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Food Safety Inspection Services (FSIS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Serves as an IT Specialist (Intern) within the Business Solution Center and collaborate in development of applications in support of FSIS mission requirements. Develops, configures, deploys, and debugs application code and software for on-premises, cloud, and mobile devices for the various respective platforms using programming languages such as (cont. on next line) Visual Basic, .NET, C#, Python, XML, Objective C, Java, Android, Swift, Maui/Xamarin/Flutter and SQL. Collaborates with testing to conduct unit testing, creates test plans on various platforms, utilizes leading industry testing tools, and conducts performance tuning and monitoring of applications, as part of development efforts to ensure high quality product delivery, etc. Collaboratively work with customers to discuss requirements collection, and performs analysis and refinement with the user community, to ensure that functional requirements of systems/applications are effectively translated into system-development plans, etc.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Computer Science

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Python
• Flutter
• Java
• Java spring boot
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Objective C/Swift
• SQL

Job Title:

Natural Resource Manager

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Hybrid (Amherst, MA)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Visit easement sites to perform monitoring to determine whether work is needed to control invasive species
• Provide landowner guidance on operation and maintenance of program requirements
• Assist the other staff with developing maps for easement monitoring and operation and maintenance
• Discuss with other team members next steps on projects and how to accomplish those next steps.
• Assisting with field work to conduct easement monitoring
• Assisting with entering easement monitoring reports in data bases
• Developing resource maps
• Assisting with field work to collect data for inventory and evaluation for conservation planning
• Assisting with field work as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Natural Resources, Biology, Wetland Science, Agronomy

Job Title:

Management and Program Analyst

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Natural Reserve Conservation Services (NRCS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Hybrid (Colchester, VT)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Management Analyst: Assist assigned LT with activities

Engineering: Assist with surveying, design, and/or check out of practice

Natural Resources: Assist with the planning and/or implementation of practices

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Agriculture, Technology Innovators, Business Majors, Engineers, Geospatial Specialist

Job Title:

Accounting/Finance Management Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

As an Accounting Intern with LFSB, you will assist with the following duties:

• Assists with accounting reconciliations

• Assists with preparing

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Knowledge of Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Adobe Fillable forms (preferred by not required)
• Knowledge of Oracle (preferred by not required)
• Ability to work with multiple personnel

Job Title:

Grants & Financial Management Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Performing closeout activities for interagency agreements to include reconciliation of CATS data and FMMI reports.

(2) Performing closeout activities for outgoing agreements to include reconciliation of CATS data and FMMI reports.

(3) Updating agreement data, forms and information on the internal and external sites.

(4) Entering agreement records in the ARIS.

(5) Drafting SOP based on information provided by a senior specialists.

(6) As needed, assist with Payment Management System (PMS) data entry and closeout reports.

(7) As needed, data entry and management of the AIMS reference tables.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business, Finance, Accounting and Economics

The ideal candidate will have familiarity Excel, Word, Adobe

Job Title:

Agricultural Science Research Technician

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Logan, UT)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with designing and implementing experiments
• Maintaining plant health in greenhouses and growth chambers
• Carrying out established procedures
• Keeping a clean and safe work environment
• Maintaining laboratory equipment

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Agronomy, Botany, Rangeland Ecology, Conservation Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Soil Science, Crop Science

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Basic understanding of plant growth and principles of ecology.
• Basic understanding of environmental science concepts.
• Experience with rearing plants and maintaining plant health.

Job Title:

Realty Specialist Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Researching and gathering information on topics related to conservation easements.
• Analyzing realty issues and formulating options.
• Reviewing deed, title and other acquisition documents.
• Reviewing and providing comment to draft documents.
• Developing materials such as draft letters, fact sheets, power points, and briefing documents.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Business, Economics

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Adobe
• MS 365 Suite
• ArcPro
• SharePoint
• Visio

Job Title:

Administrative Office Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agriculture Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Corvallis, OR)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishes and maintains a variety of office records and files.
• Uses office software packages and equipment.
• Receives telephone calls and greets visitors.
• Assists in arranging travel.
• Assists with time and attendance.
• Inputs information into agency databases.
• Other general office duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business, administration, accounting, communications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Skill in operating computers and various peripherals.
• Knowledge of software package functions and features.

Job Title:

Outreach and Communications Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Phoenix, AZ)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

•Utilize a high degree of initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assigned office activities and policies to assist in delivering outreach programs.

•Conduct background research on various topics including, but not limited to, current USDA programs, resources, and announcements and other agricultural industry news.

•Develop and expand outreach and engagement strategies to communicate agency equity and climate goals, requirements, and procedures to producers and external stakeholders.

•Develop and distribute internal and external communications materials to amplify USDA programs and resources.

•Assist with outreach event planning including coordinating details, attending, and staffing events. Duties when staffing events include, but are not limited to, event set up and clean up, greeting participants, and providing photography/videography. Events may be scheduled at night and on weekends as student schedule allows (and will not exceed previously provided availability/schedule requirements).

•Answer customer inquiries and provide appropriate resources and assistance.

•Complete a capstone project highlighting internship accomplishments and present to state leadership team.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Media/communications, natural resources management, sustainability, other agriculture- or STEM-related.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in various software programs, including Word, Adobe, PowerPoint. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Job Title:

Travel Program Specialist

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1.Review Exception memos.

2. Assist with conference packages.

3. Serve as back up for travel authorizations for NIFA.

4. Assist with writing and editing policy.

5. Monitoring portal tickets.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business, government

The ideal candidate will have Excel programming skills.

Job Title:

Soil Conservationist

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Amelia, VA)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with NRCS policy and procedures.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering.

The student must have included 30 semester hours in a natural resource or agricultural field, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science. Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science.

Job Title:

Engineering Technician

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Athens, GA)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

The student will aid in dielectric measurements of agricultural commodities including but not limited to corn, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, and possibly eggs, at microwave frequencies. The student will also be involved in software development (Visual Basic, C, or Python language) for moisture, temperature and relative humidity sensing, 3D design for components, and circuit design and creation for signal conditioning. Student will aid in calibration of sensors used to assess quality parameters of commodities.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with Circuit Design, Programming (Java, C, MATLAB, Python), Design for 3D printing, Microsoft Excel.

Job Title:

Economics Analyst Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Economic Research Service (ERS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

* The intern would also be tasked with examining the current estate tax forecast model (coded in Stata) to identify elements of the model that would need to be altered to produce historical estimates and begin implementing some of these changes.

* It is possible that the intern would coauthor a technical bulletin that describes the data development process and a journal article highlighting the effect of policy changes on estate tax liability for farm households. It is worth noting that we do not expect either publication to be finished by the end of the session. The intern’s efforts will constitute important first steps in laying the groundwork for this project.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Economics, ag economics, statistics.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

- Ability to program in Stata (or understand the code).

- Ability to review and evaluate technical material as it relates to tax law (specific expertise in tax law is not required, however).

- Some experience in technical writing for the social sciences is desirable.

Job Title:

Animal Caretaker

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Athens, GA)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

• This position will require the daily caretaking of poultry species (chickens, ducks, turkeys) including providing feed and water daily.
• Assisting with house cleanouts and set-ups.
• Stocking feed into houses.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Agriculture, Vet Sciences, Science

Ideal candidates should possess some knowledge of animals, particularly farm animals, this position will be working with poultry species, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Ability to lift 50lbs. Working inside and outside. Working knowledge of computers including Word, Excel and able to navigate internet.

Job Title:

Student Data Engineer

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Food and Safety Inspection Services (FSIS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

The intern will assist in performing the following:

-Data Engineering

- Software Engineering

- Data Modeling

- Cloud Architecture

- Data Analytics

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Computer Science OR Data Science

Incumbent should have a working knowledge of databases, data analytics, data engineering, software development and scripting (python a plus) and cloud computing. Some experience that might be nice: PowerBI, Azure Synapse, Apache Spark, python, AWS (Amazon Web Services) RedShift, AWS S3, Databricks, Data Warehouses, Data Lakes.

Job Title:

Program Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Liaison Role:

- Serve as a bridge between HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities), supervisors, interns, and relevant agencies.

- Facilitate communication, collaboration, and coordination among these stakeholders.

- Ensure smooth information flow and address any issues promptly.

Resource Management:

- Maintain current knowledge of intern community resources and services.

- Provide information to interns and supervisors regarding available resources.

- Help interns navigate administrative processes within the USDA.

-Assist supervisors, team leads, agency points of contact, and other HACU liaisons in bridging communication gaps.

- Ensure timely dissemination of information.

- Help resolve any issues or challenges that arise.

Serve as Point of Contact:

- Provide guidance, answer questions, and address concerns.

- Foster a positive experience for interns during their program.

Intern Events and Activities:

- Collaborate with Talent Outreach Branch Outreach Program Assistant to host events, workshops, and social activities for HACU interns.

- Promote networking, professional development, and team-building.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communication

Ideal candidates should strong verbal and written communication skills; experienced with Microsoft programs - Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point. Skilled with social media - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn. Skilled in research, data collection and analysis, and problem-solving.

Job Title:

Outreach Program Specialist

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

The Outreach Program Specialist will be tasked to:

• Assist with consolidation of recruitment and outreach contacts in a centralized database; research and identify recruitment and outreach events/activities targeting students and qualified candidates to promote employment with USDA-REE mission agencies.
• Develop outreach and marketing materials to support recruitment and outreach strategic initiatives with emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business – Marketing; Communication - Broadcast Journalism; Communication – Journalism; Graphic Design; Information Science

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills; experienced with Microsoft programs - Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point. Skilled with social media - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn. Skilled in research, data collection and analysis, and problem-solving.

Job Title:

OC Media Relations Coordinator Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

The intern will be tasked with writing press releases, blog posts, interviewing researchers and research leaders, developing social media plans, and fielding media inquiries.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communication

Job Title:

Human Resources Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

Remote

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Position will provide a variety of support to the HR Team including tracking of onboarding and offboarding employees, tracking deliverables for various contracts, editing and creating new documentation, taking notes during HR meetings, including labor negotiations. Creating reports and presentations for Leadership personnel.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Business – Accounting; Business – Finance

The ideal candidate will have impeccable attention to detail, understanding of confidentiality, good knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn, understand and grow in a highly changing, complex environment.

Job Title:

Nutrition Communication and Research Administration Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Spring 2025

Format/Location:

In Person (Beltsville, MD)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

1. Research, Communication and Content Creation:

? Conduct research on heritage and culturally meaningful foods, focusing on nutritional profiles, health benefits, and cultural relevance.

? Collaborate with a team to develop informative factsheets and educational materials, ensuring cultural sensitivity, scientific accuracy and public accessibility.

? Collect, organize, and analyze nutrition data on heritage foods using credible scientific sources and databases.

? Refine and ensure the clarity, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity of factsheet content.

? Present research findings to team members and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to enhance materials.

? Keep current with literature in nutrition science and cultural food practices.

2. Administrative Support:

? Assist with general office administration, collaborating with the Administrative Officer and Program Analyst.

? Update and maintain the BHNRC website.

? Support general office tasks, including handling phones, managing supplies, assisting with seminars, and participating in data calls.

? Track administrative supply needs and help update the Director's Office property and vehicle maintenance records.

? Helping with inventory and records management.

3. Data Management:

? Contribute to the maintenance of a variety of databases and manage data files in Excel.

? Conduct scientific literature reviews and assist in preparing scientific abstracts or poster presentations.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: biology, chemistry, nutrition, dietetics, public health, community health, or other related fields (e.g. marketing or communication)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

? Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, computer hardware/software, and general computer skills.

? Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

? Background in nutrition, dietetics, food science, anthropology, or a related field.

? Knowledge or interest in nutrition, heritage foods, and cultural food practices.

? Detail-oriented, reliable, and flexible with tasks.

? Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

? Experience with factsheet design or familiarity with design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign) is a plus.

? Scientific knowledge (preferably in biology, chemistry, or nutrition).

Job Title:

Computational Modeling Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Virtual (Stoneville, MS)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Intern will manage agreement accounts which will include:

• Receive the data, review, quality control and organize it
• Develop code for the computational fluid dynamics model
• Calibrate the CFD model using data provided
• Validate the CFD model
• Forecast off-target chemical depositions.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

1. Understand physical and chemical properties of chemicals.

2. Analyze pesticide spray droplet spectrum.

3. Analyze detailed weather parameters during pesticide spray applications.

4. Connect items 1 to 3 in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling framework.

5. Develop a CFD model to predict off-target chemical drift distance and quantity.

Job Title:

Office Automation Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Parlier, CA)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Manages and organizes the reception area.
• Ensures all visitors and contractors sign in and directs them to staff members.
• Distributes all of U.S. Postal mail to unit program assistants.
• Receives FedEx, UPS, and Amazon packages.
• Contacts Facility division when large deliveries arrive requiring a forklift.
• Closes out FedEx and UPS databases at the end of the day.
• Maintains and organizes mailroom.

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Any Business Major

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with MS Office.

Job Title:

ARS - HR Liaison

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Hybrid (Albany, CA)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as Human Resources (HR) Liaison between the 21 Pacific West Area (PWA) Locations, Area Office, and Headquarters.
• Quality reviews documents and portal tickets for completeness of information;
• identifies and coordinates with the locations to resolve discrepancies in submitted documents; and obtains signature(s) of the Area Director on any Human Resources related documents as required;
• pull and/or edit reports; distributes them to Locations as needed;
• scan and save documents to designated electronic files.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Human Resources, Business, Mathematics, Computer / IT; however, all majors are considered.

The ideal candidate will have technology experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe, Share Point; excellent customer service and good attention to detail; organizational skills and level of comfort using computer-based applications.

Job Title:

ARS - Biological Science Technician

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Athens, GA)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Resource Management Team with various tasks.
• Scan Grant of Inspection files and manage a filing system using the PHIS system.
• Assist with accountable property issuance and maintains database log.
• Track Government vehicle usage/maintenance in a database.
• Review travel vouchers and claims for Reimbursement for Inspection Expenditure.

• Attend/Answer phone calls from internal and external sources.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Poultry Science, Veterinary Science

The ideal candidate will have experience with microbiological lab techniques, pipetting experience, and knowledge of the poultry industry.

Job Title:

ARS – Biological Science Lab Aid

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Albany, CA)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the operations of cell culture laboratory
• Use sterile techniques to maintain cell lines
• Maintain cold storage conditions (liquid Nitrogen) for cell lines
• Assist with preparing new cell lines from different organisms and tissues,
• Assist with preparing cell lines to be supplied to researchers,
• Assist with data collection and entering information digitally.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Biology, Entomology

Some laboratory experience is desirable, but will train. Skills with pipettors and sterile techniques also desirable, but can train.

Job Title:

ARS – Engineering Technician

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Athens, GA)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

The student will aid in dielectric measurements of agricultural commodities including but not limited to corn, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, and possibly eggs, at microwave frequencies. The student will also be involved in software development (Visual Basic, C, or Python language) for moisture, temperature and relative humidity sensing, 3D design for components, and circuit design and creation for signal conditioning. Student will aid in calibration of sensors used to assess quality parameters of commodities.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

The ideal candidate will have experience working with the following:

• Circuit Design
• Programming (Java, C, MATLAB, Python)
• Design for 3D printing
• Microsoft Excel.

Job Title:

AMS – Compliance Officer Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Virtual (Washington, D.C)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting internet research to identify potential violations of the USDA organic regulations.
• Contributes to enhancements in the quality, usefulness, sharing, and analysis of program data.
• Prepares informational memoranda and data for reports.
• Apply technical skills to analyze datasets in a variety of formats (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Responsible for the development of queries and reports which will be provided to internal clients ensuring timeliness, accuracy and integrity of data.
• Conducting research, securing documentary and other evidence to assess and document compliance with USDA organic regulations. (Advanced Candidate)
• Reviewing complaint case files – evaluating the facts in hand, identifying potential violations, determining the elements needed to prove or disprove the allegations, and recommending a course of action. (Advanced Candidate)

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Any major

The ideal candidate will have experience working with the following:

• Excel and General Internet Research
• Data analytical tools such as Excel and SharePoint.

The candidate must communicate effectively and work well in team settings to effectively engage others.

Job Title:

ARS – Biological Science Aid

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Manhattan, KS)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Rearing insect colonies
• Collecting traps from the field
• Sorting and identifying insects
• Performing cold tolerance studies of stored product insects
• Assisting graduate students with research projects, as needed

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Biology, Entomology

The ideal candidate will have background in life sciences and an interest in entomology

Job Title:

ARS – Office Automation Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Athens, GA)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with database entries for publication submission requests, agreements, travel, status of funds, spending tracking, and in-house reports.
• Uses office automation equipment and software to type, edit, and create a variety of standard documents in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly establishes, maintains, and purges a variety of office files, directives, and reference materials according to agency policy.
• Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors and refers them to appropriate staff members as needed.
• Receives, reviews, and routes incoming mail to office staff.
• Fills in for office secretary or other clerical employees during periods of absence.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, or related

Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc. or other database software. Time management skills and attention to detail are expected. Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, and using and completing forms. Works with customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations. Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Job Title:

ARS – Plant Genetics and Breeding Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Urbana, IL)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

• Student will gain a basic understanding of plant genetics and breeding.
• Conduct controlled environment experiments with plants
• Screen soybean germplasm for disease resistance
• Field phenotyping for agronomically important traits
• Lab inventory and organization
• Database management

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Agronomy, Botany, Plant Biology

Some field or lab experience with plants will be preferable

Job Title:

ARS – Administrative Office Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Corvallis, OR)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishes and maintains a variety of office records and files.
• Uses office software packages and equipment.
• Receives telephone calls and greets visitors.
• Assists in arranging travel.
• Assists with time and attendance.
• Inputs information into agency databases.
• Other general office duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Business, administration, accounting, communications

The ideal candidate will have skills in operating computers and various peripherals. The candidate should also have knowledge of software package functions and features.

Job Title:

FSIS – Resource Management Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Dallas, TX)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares documents and reports for the Resource Manager and others pertaining to resource management and inspections activities.
• Obtains data and prepares summaries and presentations in connections with analytical studies performed by the Resource Manager or other district personnel.
• Designs queries and reports from databases for ad hoc and recurring reports.
• Prepares memoranda, reports, and other material to support the Resource Manager.
• Creates, modifies, accesses, and maintains various databases, spreadsheets, and other similar computer applications that facilitate resource management activities for the district.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Any major

The ideal candidate will have excellent time and task management skills, verbal and written communications skills, and have experience working with Microsoft Office.

Job Title:

ARS – Travel Program Specialist

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Dallas, TX)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Apply analytical skills and develop procedural knowledge to support Travel and Conference programs.
• Provide analytical support and guidance to ARS personnel.
• Work with domestic and foreign travel inquiries for authorizations, vouchers, processing for passports, visas, country clearances, embassy requirements, and overseas travel advisories.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Political Science, Accounting/Finance, any social science

The ideal candidate will have:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good written and oral communication
• Customer Service
• Adaptable to working in a challenging, high-volume environment

Job Title:

ARS – Research Leader

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Columbia, MO)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with microbiology experiments.
• Assist with molecular biology experiments.
• Assist with the collection, identification, and catalog of pest insects.
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory insect colonies.
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory and associated equipment.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Biology, microbiology, entomology, ecology

The ideal candidate will have experience with standard molecular and microbiological techniques.

Job Title:

ARS – Program Support Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Beltsville, MD)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Help to characterize anti-pig cell monoclonal antibodies
• Prepare cells from pig blood
• Use immune assays to measure swine immune proteins
• Assist with preparation of RNA from pig tissue samples
• Calculate data using Excel and other programs

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, chemistry

The ideal candidate will have experience with Excel spreadsheets, pipetting samples. The ideal candidate will also have a science background with interest in immunology and genetics

Job Title:

ARS – Laboratory Assistant- Chemistry

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Hybrid (Davis, CA)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sample collection: Collecting grape or wine samples for analysis
• Sample preparation: Preparing samples to be analyzed
• Equipment maintenance: Keeping the lab clean and tidy, and ensuring equipment is calibrated and operating effectively.
• Laboratory tests: Performing tests, processing samples, and analyzing and recording results
• Reports: Working with senior staff to analyze results and generate reports with reliable data
• Procedures: Following correct procedures and safety guidelines
• Documentation: Documenting all activities and maintaining and tracking results
• Lab records: Maintaining departmental lab records as required

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Food Science

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with statistical analyses (averages, standard deviations, confidence intervals, etc.)
• Experience with GC-MS or LC-MS
• Experience with sample extraction using liquid extraction or solid phase extraction
• Experience pipetting, using analytical balance, and recording data

Job Title:

ARS – Office Automation Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Miami, FL)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greet visitors, file, create requisitions, enter AD-0700's, enter travel, answer phone calls, make purchases, review property documents, etc.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Business Management

The ideal candidate will have type minimum 40 words per minute, and be skilled in the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Job Title:

ARS – Biological Science Aid

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In-Person (Poplarville, MS)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In vitro plant tissue culture; DNA/RNA extraction
• Help determine plant ploidy and DNA content using a flow cytometer
• Help make solutions; help with data collection and entry
• Help with greenhouse and field work (watering and hybridizing plants)

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Biology, Botany, Genetics, Plant Biology, Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Environmental

The ideal candidate will be dependable; quick learner; follow directions well (work and safety). Ability to work well both as a team member and individually

Job Title:

ASCR – Equal Opportunity Assistant Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Office of the Assistant Security for Civil Rights

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

The intern will support the Employment Complaints Division Appeal Team

Duties:

• Support the Division's processing of request for files from the EEOC's Office of Federal Operations
• Support the Division's intake team
• Process Formal EEO Complaints, amendments, and modifications
• Complete a quality review project
• Support with data management for the inventory

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Humanities

The ideal candidate will have experience with data entry, excellent writing skills, excellent interpersonal skills, computer skills (Excel, database management; Microsoft suite).

Job Title:

ARS – Safety Specialist Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Hybrid (Beltsville, MD)

Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attending weekly office meeting.
• Assist in updating Microsoft/SharePoint data systems.
• Participating in safety inspections.
• Participate in safety training activities.
• Assist in recordkeeping functions.
• Provide feedback to improve overall knowledge of safety activities.
• Participate in accident investigations to identify cause(s) and corrective actions.

• Assist in administrative support with safety inspection report.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors: Occupational Health or related majorshttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5yf7sbjfqUSHX49WoN6s8LEuUrKdFIVBpgqsjQ-4_nRUNzhVQVBKSEI1QjVOTU9SWTNMVDlNOE40Ti4u

The ideal candidate will have knowledge with Microsoft products (i.e., Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.), be motivated and have willingness to learn.

Job Title:

Management Service Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Virtual

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative assistance to the Homeland Security Division
• Support Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 program.
• Assist with managing the Agency Alert Notification System.
• Research Non-Citizen Program Information
• Support Homeland Security Division Initiatives

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Any major

The ideal candidate must display proficiency in computer use and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Title:

Lab Assistant Intern

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency:

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Beltsville, MD)

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

This position is with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory (APDL) located in Beltsville, MD. The mission of the Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory (APDL) is to reduce parasitic disease in livestock and poultry pathogens and their risk of transmission to people. To do so, we study parasite biodiversity, development, genetics, genomics, and transmission, and we study the physiological and immunological responses of animals to such parasites, seeking vaccines and management strategies that more effectively mitigate health risk and economic loss.

Qualifications:

Preferred majors: Biology, Biochemistry, Animal Science, Chemistry, and other related fields.

• Computer Literate; excellent competency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience with computer hardware and software;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Detail-oriented

Job Title:

IT and Administrative Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Beltsville, MD)

Hours Per Week:

30

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Assist in general office administration with the Administrative Officer.

2. Assist in updating and maintaining the BHNRC website.

3. Assist in general office tasks (phones, supplies, seminars, data calls.

4. Assist with tracking administrative supply needs.

5. Assist with updating Director's Office tracking of property and vehicle maintenance/usage.

Qualifications:

Preferred majors: Business, Human Resources, Computer Science

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Computer Literate;
• Excellent competency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience with computer hardware and software;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Detail-oriented;
• Reliable and accountable;
• Flexibility

Job Title:

Clerical Office Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

Hybrid (Manhattan, KS)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with general clerical and office duties for Unit staff as assigned by the Research Leader, including:

• Digital file creation and management
• Records management and disposal
• Data collection and reporting
• Website maintenance
• Other general clerical tasks

Qualifications:

Preferred Majors: Any major

The idea candidate will demonstrate:

• Proficiency in using office software like Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Adobe and web page management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Time management skills to meet deadlines

Job Title:

Laboratory Assistant

Agency:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sub-Agency

Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

Session:

Fall 2024

Format/Location:

In Person (Auburn, AL)

Hours Per Week:

Flexible

Job Description:

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.

The laboratory assistant will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with planting, maintaining, and harvesting agricultural studies.
• Assist with data collection and recording.
• Assist with sample organization and processing.

Qualifications: