Job at a glance
This is a paid internship opportunity under the Pathways Internship Program, providing students with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. This position provides students with opportunities to explore DSCA careers and gain meaningful developmental work experience. Please read the entire announcement before applying. Must be attending college in Ohio for the duration of the internship.
Major duties: These are developmental positions designed to provide interns with challenging assignments that will broaden their perspectives on issues facing the government and prepare them for future positions throughout the government. Pathways Student Intern will work with and support the office they are assigned to. Their duties are, but not limited to: Assist senior specialist and supervisor in conducting program functions.
Participate in special projects assigned by the supervisor, team leader, and/or higher-level staff within the assigned office. Develop and coordinate a variety correspondence, program briefings, and other related actions. Respond to routine questions pertaining to the mission and function of the assigned office. Referring other inquires to appropriate staff members. Perform basic data entry and routine report generation using various database management systems.
Read directives and instructional material pertaining to the functions of the assigned office to be aware of new, revised, or amended procedures for that office and provide basic recommendations. Areas include, but are not limited to: Mission support, international affairs, communications, policy, project management, data analytics, etc. Education: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. You must be enrolled and pursuing a degree, preferably with a major in one of the following fields: Business Administration Communications Data Analytics International Relations Public Policy Political Science National Security You must be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization.
For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditatio. Degree programs from institutions outside the United States: If you are currently enrolled in a degree program at a foreign college or university, your degree may need to be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, in order for you to be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position.
Your degree must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit must be given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualificatio When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing.
Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education College Transcript: Applicants must submit a copy of their most recent college transcript that lists the school's name, student's name, degree program, major, GPA, college courses, course title, and number of credit hours completed.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted, however should you be selected, official transcripts will be required prior to your appointment date. If your college transcript does not list all of this information, you must provide supplemental documentation from your educational institution that specifies the information missing from your transcript. Accepted for Enrollment: If you have been accepted for enrollment in an institution but