This is an internship position with the Curator's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Sunday, 06/07/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
This is an internship position with the Curator's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Sunday, 06/07/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
The Curator's Office was created by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger in 1973 to record and preserve the Court's history. Its mission is to promote a greater public understanding and appreciation of the nation's highest court.
Interns in the Curator's Office develop a substantial working knowledge of the role and functions of the Supreme Court, its history, and the architecture of the building. All interns gain valuable public speaking and interpersonal skills by conducting tours and Courtroom Lectures and staffing a visitor desk. Additionally, each intern will work with one or more staff members on curatorial projects. For more detailed descriptions of the curatorial internship positions, see the Curatorial Internship Information page at https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/curatorial_internship/InternshipInfoSheet.aspx. Cover letters for candidates interested in the Office of the Curator should specify one or more preferred project areas (Collections Management, Visitor Programs, or Digital Assets Management).
This program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical.
Internships are open to The Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public.
At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You Will Be Evaluated
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965790
The following documents are required:
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.
The required documents and the completion of the online questionnaire are required and must be received by the closing date, 06/07/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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