The Department of Labor's (DOL) mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. DOL is accepting applications for a limited number of voluntary student assignments to begin in and run through the Summer of 2023.
The Department of Labor's (DOL) mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. DOL is accepting applications for a limited number of voluntary student assignments to begin in and run through the Summer of 2023.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old, have completed high school or have an equivalent General Education Development certificate, and are accepted and enrolled on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying post-secondary educational institution (e.g., junior or community college, four-year college/university, graduate school, or vocational training institution).
**These opportunities are available at various locations as well as virtually/hybrid. This will be discussed during an interview if the opportunity is extended to you**
Selected candidates will serve as Student Volunteer Interns with the Department of Labor and will be placed within one of the Department of Labor’s offices or agencies based on skills and academic interests. Student Volunteer Interns will report to a supervisor within the host Agency and will have the opportunity to engage in DOL-wide meetings or events to gain exposure to the broad set of issues and policies that the Department of Labor addresses under its mission. The Student Volunteer Interns will gain experience working with executives, managers, and employees who are committed to advancing the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees; improving working conditions; advancing opportunities for workforce development and training and assuring work-related benefits and rights. Student Volunteer Interns will assist with a wide variety of administrative, planning, and research activities regarding the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational policies and priorities. Note: Student Volunteer Interns will not receive a salary from the Department of Labor for this experiential learning assignment. To be placed within the Department of Labor, students must either receive a stipend/grant from an outside academic institution (at the rate of at least $15.00/hour) or, receive academic course credit, and/or credit toward graduation for their internship assignment with the Department. The hours worked per week, work schedule, and the length of the assignment can be flexible and determined between the student, academic institution, and supervisor as long as the work schedule meets the Department’s student volunteer service policy requirements. However, the hours worked cannot exceed 40 hours per week over the course of the 8-10-week Student Volunteer Intern assignment. Before a student may begin volunteer service, written permission must be obtained from an appropriate official of the educational institution in which the student is enrolled. The student, educational institution, and DOL must complete and sign DOL's form DL1-6082 Student Volunteer Agreement.
Learn more about the various DOL agencies providing these opportunities:
Office of the Secretary (OSEC) OSEC
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP) OASP
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) - EBSA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - OSHA
Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) - VETS
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) - OASAM
Office of Public Affairs (OPA) - OPA
A Student Volunteer Intern must receive academic credit towards graduation, or, must receive a third-party stipend, grant, or other equivalent financial aid for the assignment and the amount must be equivalent to $15.00 per hour, or the minimum wage rate for the geographic area in which the work will be performed, whichever is higher;
Must be at least 16 years old, have a high school diploma or have an equivalent General Education Development certificate, and are accepted and enrolled on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying post-secondary educational institution (e.g., junior or community college, four-year college/university, graduate school, or vocational training institution);
Selection to this position will require a background investigation;
Relocation and housing expenses are paid by the student;
A minimum GPA of 2.0 cumulative at an accredited college education program; and
Must be U.S. Citizens living within the United States.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is preferred;
Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives;
Ability to analyze data and information;
Ability to communicate with others and make presentations;
An interest in public administration, public policy, or public service;
Ability to work effectively in an in-office, telework, or combination of both (hybrid) work setting.
To be eligible for appointment, you must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution, for the purpose of obtaining a diploma, degree, or certificate. Current students must have a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. If selected, you must maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale throughout the duration of the internship. You must submit with your application a current academic transcript and/or other official documentation from your academic institution demonstrating your eligibility for selection.
If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. See the 'Qualifications and Evaluations' section of this announcement for more details.
A Student Volunteer Intern is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and laws relating to the Federal Tort Claims Acts. Service as a Student Volunteer Intern is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits. Students are not eligible for noncompetitive conversion to positions in the Federal service.
Student Volunteers are eligible to receive transit benefits.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants are encouraged to address their education, experience, and motivation for applying for an internship with the Department of Labor on their resume. Experience is defined as paid, unpaid, volunteer, and lived experience as it demonstrates the competencies required to perform the duties outlined in this announcement.
A Student Volunteer Intern is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and laws relating to the Federal Tort Claims Acts. Service as a Student Volunteer Intern is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits. Students are not eligible for noncompetitive conversion to positions in the Federal service.
Student Volunteers are eligible to receive transit benefits.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password-protected documents.
The following documents are required from ALL applicants:
Resumes: - provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and the number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
Proof of Enrollment: Academic transcript or other official documentation from the educational institution proving your status as a student who is currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution. See “Qualifications” and “Evaluations.”
Cover Letters are highly recommended and will be used to determine academic/interest areas, lived experience, and motivation for applying for an internship.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
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STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the "Apply" button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through the 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Complete applications will be reviewed to make sure all student volunteer program criteria are met. Selections are based on academic achievement, area of study, experience, and completeness and professionalism of the application package.
Eligible students will be contacted for interviews based on expected work projects and available opportunities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
