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Summary
Whether you are new to the Federal government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, visit our website at www.mcc.gov to see the dynamic projects our staff are undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the Millennium Challenge Corporation!
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
08/27/2018 to 09/07/2018
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Salary
$0 - $0 per year
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Pay scale & grade
MC 00
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Internships
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Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
MCC-10130226-18-24-CPA
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Control number
491139100
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Duties
Candidates will have an opportunity to assist in a wide range of duties to help increase public awareness of MCC's mission, goals, and accomplishments, and will contribute to communicating MCC's innovative model of aid effectiveness to targeted audiences in the United States and overseas. Opportunities are available in the following area: Public Affairs, Press, and Congressional Affairs and External Engagement.
Public Affairs Intern: Assist in production of MCC materials for public distribution, assist in coordination of agency public events, and interagency collaboration. Capable of writing and editing public materials and web copy. WordPress skills, Adobe Creative Cloud production applications such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and video production highly desirable. Other duties as assigned.
Press Intern: Prepare media and communications materials including press advisories and releases, media briefers, responses to media inquiries, if-asked press questions and answers, and basic talking points, draft engaging content for social media, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, create press lists and draft media pitches, support the preparation and execution for press conferences, interviews and other activities, support collection and internal dissemination of daily news clips, general media monitoring as directed around topics of importance, create timely analytics reports for press activities, other duties as assigned
Congressional Affairs and Engagement Interns: Developing and staffing outreach events with leaders in the development field, perform research projects in the areas of international development, women's economic development, and the private sector, attending hearings and events on the hill and around DC and provide a comprehensive readout to the CPA team, prepare briefing materials for senior level staff who are participating in high level meetings, going on official travel, or attending events, track and answer emails in a professional manner, shepherd assigned projects when needed. Other duties as assigned. Majors in Communications and/or political science preferred.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship Required
- Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation
Qualifications
Students must meet the following requirements to qualify:
- Must be currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited degree/diploma program (unless higher level program is specified)
- Must be in good academic standing
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
All internships are NON-PAID. The student is considered a volunteer and is not entitled to compensation or overtime during any portion of this assignment. However, a transportation benefit may be provided depending on availability of funds.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you have submitted all of the required documents (see Required Documents Section) and meet the requirements to apply. If you meet the requirements, your application/resume will be referred for consideration.
Benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
- Your resume (For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include).
- A copy of your current school transcripts must accompany your resume at the time of submission. THIS IS REQUIRED OF ALL INTERNS. Failure to do so will result in an automatic disqualification. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted; however, if you are selected for placement, you will be required to submit an official copy to initiate the security clearance process. Transcripts should indicate current semester enrollment and include school name, location, course titles, grades, dates completed, and number of credits earned.
- A cover letter identifying for which intern position you are applying.
- A completed copy of OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf)
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your Résumé (For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include).
- A current copy of your school transcripts
- A cover letter identifying the intern position for which you are applying
- OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online:
- 1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
- Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
- Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Agency contact information
MCC HR-Applications
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Congressional and Public Affairs
1099 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
US
Next steps
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you have submitted all of the required documents (see Required Documents Section) and meet the requirements to apply. If you meet the requirements, your application/resume will be referred for consideration.
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Required Documents
- Your resume (For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include).
- A copy of your current school transcripts must accompany your resume at the time of submission. THIS IS REQUIRED OF ALL INTERNS. Failure to do so will result in an automatic disqualification. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted; however, if you are selected for placement, you will be required to submit an official copy to initiate the security clearance process. Transcripts should indicate current semester enrollment and include school name, location, course titles, grades, dates completed, and number of credits earned.
- A cover letter identifying for which intern position you are applying.
- A completed copy of OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf)
Help
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online:
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your Résumé (For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include).
- A current copy of your school transcripts
- A cover letter identifying the intern position for which you are applying
- OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online:
- 1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
- Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
- Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Agency contact information
MCC HR-Applications
- Address
-
Congressional and Public Affairs
1099 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
US
Next steps
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you have submitted all of the required documents (see Required Documents Section) and meet the requirements to apply. If you meet the requirements, your application/resume will be referred for consideration.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Millennium Challenge Corporation
The MCC Department of Congressional and Public Affairs is recruiting for the 2018 Student Volunteer Internship Program. Internships are provided for students with a desire to work in the international development field and/or public sector and assignments are designed to complement the intern's educational pursuits while meeting the expressed needs of the agency and individual MCC departments.
Agency contact information
MCC HR-Applications
- Address
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Congressional and Public Affairs
1099 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
US