*THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE FOR VOLUNTEER UNPAID INTERNS WITH THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR)*
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following materials:
- Resume (2 pages)
- Cover letter (include preferred term and availability)
- Unofficial college, graduate school, or law school transcript(s)
Send application materials to: OCRInternships@hhs.gov with the subject line: "OCR Law Internship - [Term/Year] - [Student Name]."
Questions: vadrienne.starks@hhs.gov and please cc: chantilly.sowell-sutton@hhs.gov.
*THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE FOR VOLUNTEER UNPAID INTERNS WITH THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR)*
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following materials:
- Resume (2 pages)
- Cover letter (include preferred term and availability)
- Unofficial college, graduate school, or law school transcript(s)
Send application materials to: OCRInternships@hhs.gov with the subject line: "OCR Law Internship - [Term/Year] - [Student Name]."
Questions: vadrienne.starks@hhs.gov and please cc: chantilly.sowell-sutton@hhs.gov.
As a law enforcement agency, OCR investigates complaints, conducts compliance reviews, develops policy, promulgates regulations, and provides technical assistance. In addition, OCR educates the public about (1) federal civil rights and conscience laws that prohibit recipients of HHS federal financial assistance ("Covered Entities") from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, and conscience, and (2) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy, security, and breach notification laws that protect the privacy and security of health information. Through its work, OCR endeavors to promote and protect the privacy of individuals' health information privacy and the security of our nation's health care systems -- and thereby protect our national security -- including implementing and enforcing the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules and the Patient Safety Act and Rule. OCR also aims to safeguard non-discriminatory access to the nation's social service and health care systems and provides tools for Covered Entities and individuals to understand their rights and obligations under the law.
OCR vigorously enforces laws that prohibit discrimination in health and human services and those that protect and secure the nation's privacy and security by regulating health privacy, breaches, and cybersecurity. OCR believes that achieving its goals requires active and strong collaboration with other federal partners, including Congress; state and local officials; community-based organizations; and Covered Entities to drive compliance and protect the nation's health information systems and people.
As an Unpaid Volunteer Intern, your duties may include the following:
Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered:
- Be a current undergraduate student, law student (1L-3L), or post-graduate student in a field of study relevant to the work of the Office for Civil Rights.- Demonstrate strong research, analytical, investigatory, and/or writing skills appropriate to an academic or training environment.- Demonstrate an interest in civil rights, health or social/human services, and public service.- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work independently in a legal or public-service setting.
Qualification determinations will be made based solely on the information submitted in the application package. Selection for this unpaid volunteer internship does not constitute employment with the Department of Health and Human Services and confers no entitlement to compensation, future employment, or non-competitive conversion.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
This is an unpaid volunteer internship. Participants are not eligible for salary, stipends, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Participation does not confer eligibility for federal employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement, leave accrual, or any other employment-related benefits.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the internship requirements and to assess your qualifications. A complete application must include all required documents submitted to OCRInternships@hhs.gov
This is an unpaid volunteer internship. Participants are not eligible for salary, stipends, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Participation does not confer eligibility for federal employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement, leave accrual, or any other employment-related benefits.
Submit the following materials:
- Resume (2 pages)
- Cover letter (include preferred term and availability)
- Unofficial college, graduate school, or law school transcript(s)
Send application materials to: OCRInternships@hhs.gov with the subject line: "OCR Law Internship - [Term/Year] - [Student Name]."
Questions: vadrienne.starks@hhs.gov and please cc: chantilly.sowell-sutton@hhs.gov.
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.
Submit the following materials:
- Resume (2 pages)
- Cover letter (include preferred term and availability)
- Unofficial college, graduate school, or law school transcript(s)
Send application materials to: OCRInternships@hhs.gov with the subject line: "OCR Law Internship - [Term/Year] - [Student Name]."
Questions: vadrienne.starks@hhs.gov and please cc: chantilly.sowell-sutton@hhs.gov.
If a volunteer opportunity matches your skill set, OCR will contact you to provide additional information and selection. Individuals not immediately selected will be kept in the volunteer pool for additional opportunities as they arise.
Please note that, as a volunteer opportunity, the information contained in the "Fair and Transparent" section of this announcement may not be applicable.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
