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Summary
This is a Student Volunteer Trainee position for Summer 2024. The Department of Education (ED) offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable work experience in government and federal education policy and administration. Volunteers have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Department's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
01/02/2024 to 03/29/2024
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Salary
$0 - $0 without compensation
This opportunity offers no compensation.
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Pay scale & grade
GS 00
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Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Many vacancies
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Remote job
Yes
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Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
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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 - Full or Part-Time
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Service
Excepted
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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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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
EA-2024-0003
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Control number
766804600
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Clarification from the agency
This announcement is only open to applicants who meet the definition of a student as defined in the "Requirements" section of this vacancy announcement. Applicants must also be in good academic standing as defined by their accredited educational institution.
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Duties
This vacancy announcement will be open until March 29, 2024, with three (3) cut-off dates of:
- January 23rd,
- February 13th, and
- March 5th.
The Department works to tailor each intern's experience to the interests and skills of the student against the needs of Department Program Offices. This opportunity offers training and development in the following areas:
- Human Resources Management
- Training and Development (Adult Learning)
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Education Policies
- Grants Management
- Communications
- Information Technology
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must complete background investigation and fingerprint check.
Applicants must meet the definition of a “Student” at the time of appointment and throughout the duration of the appointment.
Student means an individual who has been accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled).
At the time of appointment, applicant must:
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited institution.
- Attend an accredited educational institution, including but not limited to; high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or graduate school.
- Have permission from the institution at which he/she is currently enrolled to participate in the internship program.
- Must be enrolled on a, at least, half-time basis in a course of study related to the work to be performed.
Qualifications
Applicants should select which two training and developmental areas they're interested in. Please keep in mind that due to the volume of applications received, internships within listed areas may vary due to availability. Applicants must meet all requirements at time of appointment.
Education
This position has an education requirement (as referenced in the “Requirements” section) and therefore, transcripts and/or proof of enrollment are required. Failure to submit this documentation at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.
Additional information
Multiple offices will be making selections based off availability of positions. This means you may be contacted by several different hiring managers for an interview.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
While ED cannot provide compensation or housing for the internship program, all interns are eligible for Metro Transit benefits to cover transportation to and from work. Students receiving outside funding (such as a grant) or school credit for the internship are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
ED will review application packages, determine eligibility and provide recommended placement into program office for review. ED Employees interested in bringing an intern onboard for the respective cohort will interview perspective interns.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
While ED cannot provide compensation or housing for the internship program, all interns are eligible for Metro Transit benefits to cover transportation to and from work. Students receiving outside funding (such as a grant) or school credit for the internship are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
- An up-to-date resumé.
- A copy of unofficial transcript for the Winter 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 semester (or)
- Advanced Registration certificate (or)
- Course Schedule with student and school name.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov.
Step 2: Create a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Ensure that your resume demonstrates your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position and substantiates your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
Step 3: Upload any required documents into your USAJOBS account (must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX)).
Step 4: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and attach any required documents. Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the agency's hiring system. You will have the opportunity to upload any additional required documents in the agency's hiring system. Click “Finish” to submit your application.
NOTE: You may update your application or required documents at any time while the announcement is open by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking on "Application Status," clicking on the position title, clicking "Update Application,” and following the prompts.
In order to receive consideration for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. We will not accept any required documentation after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Agency contact information
Kristin Isam
- Address
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EDUCATION-OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
If you are tentatively selected for an internship, you will be subject to a background investigation/fingerprint check, and you will also be required to provide the requested documentation listed below:
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U.S. Department of Education Student Volunteer Agreement
PDF (1.1MB) | PDF, printed version (24KB) -
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306)
Please follow this link Declaration for Federal Employment, OF 306 (opm.gov) to the Office of Personnel Management website to fill out the Declaration for Federal Employment form. -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Employment Eligibility Form (I-9)
A list of acceptable documents to bring your first day of employment can be found here under Instructions for Form I-9 (specifically pages 8-11). -
U.S. Department of Education Emergency Contact form [PDF, 69KB]
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U.S. Department of Education Cyber security awareness training [PDF, 1.5MB]
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U.S. Office of Personnel Management Fair Credit Release form
Please follow this link to the Drug Enforcement Agencies website to download and complete the Fair Credit Release form here. -
Transcript or school schedule.
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Letter of Recommendation from your school (optional).
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
- An up-to-date resumé.
- A copy of unofficial transcript for the Winter 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 semester (or)
- Advanced Registration certificate (or)
- Course Schedule with student and school name.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov.
Step 2: Create a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Ensure that your resume demonstrates your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position and substantiates your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
Step 3: Upload any required documents into your USAJOBS account (must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX)).
Step 4: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and attach any required documents. Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the agency's hiring system. You will have the opportunity to upload any additional required documents in the agency's hiring system. Click “Finish” to submit your application.
NOTE: You may update your application or required documents at any time while the announcement is open by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking on "Application Status," clicking on the position title, clicking "Update Application,” and following the prompts.
In order to receive consideration for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. We will not accept any required documentation after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Agency contact information
Kristin Isam
- Address
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EDUCATION-OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
If you are tentatively selected for an internship, you will be subject to a background investigation/fingerprint check, and you will also be required to provide the requested documentation listed below:
-
U.S. Department of Education Student Volunteer Agreement
PDF (1.1MB) | PDF, printed version (24KB) -
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306)
Please follow this link Declaration for Federal Employment, OF 306 (opm.gov) to the Office of Personnel Management website to fill out the Declaration for Federal Employment form. -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Employment Eligibility Form (I-9)
A list of acceptable documents to bring your first day of employment can be found here under Instructions for Form I-9 (specifically pages 8-11). -
U.S. Department of Education Emergency Contact form [PDF, 69KB]
-
U.S. Department of Education Cyber security awareness training [PDF, 1.5MB]
-
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Fair Credit Release form
Please follow this link to the Drug Enforcement Agencies website to download and complete the Fair Credit Release form here. -
Transcript or school schedule.
-
Letter of Recommendation from your school (optional).
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is looking for the best and brightest to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. If you are a highly motivated, creative individual who would like to work for an agency that establishes policies on federal financial aid for education, distributes as well as monitors those funds; collects data on America's schools and disseminates research; focuses national attention on key educational issues; and prohibits discrimination and ensures equal access to education, ED is the place for you!
Agency contact information
Kristin Isam
- Address
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EDUCATION-OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States