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Summary This is a Student Volunteer Trainee position for Fall 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. Responsibilities This vacancy announcement will be open until July 31, 2024, with three (3) cut-off dates of: May 29th, June 26th, and July 31st (closing date) Applications received by each cut-off date will be reviewed for eligibility requirements and eligible applicants will be referred to the selecting officials. July 31st is the last day to submit your application for consideration. 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 Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible International Student 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. REMOTE ELIGIBILITY: If selected for this position you are eligible to work remotely. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed remote work agreement. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location. OR · You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location. 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. Eligible International Students: Individuals who are not U.S. citizens, but who reside in the U.S., may volunteer (1) if they are lawful permanent residents; or (2) if they are non-immigrant aliens with F-1 or J-1 visa status, who are bona fide students residing in the U.S. solely to pursue a course of study at a recognized, approved institution of education, or (3) have deferred action (DACA) status. All foreign national intern applicants will be required to meet the following criteria for consideration: Must have resided in the United States for three (3) out of the last five (5) years. This ensures an adequate background investigation can be completed. Must either be a Lawful Legal Resident of the United States or hold a valid F1 Visa. Must be a citizen from a country that is allied with the United States. A current list of allied nations can be located at: http://www.state.gov/s/l/treaty/collectivedefense/. A requisite investigation must be conducted on all non-U.S. citizen interns. All investigation materials must be submitted and approval granted by the Office of Finance and Operations (OFO) Personnel Security Office prior to commencing the internship. The following forms will be needed for a complete package: SF-85P, OF-306, Fingerprinting (Digital or Ink), and Fair Credit Release, Resume (if applicable) Additionally, the Cyber Security and Privacy Awareness Training module must be completed, and certificate received, before approval to start will be granted. Meet Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS 201-2) pre-employment requirements for PIV ID issuance. Interns must present two (original) forms of identification, prior to badge issuance, for identity proofing. Acceptable documents are listed on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (pg.9). At least one submitted document must be a valid State or Federal government-issued picture ID. Identity proofing may be completed at any time, prior to the commencement of work. 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.