Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution, and participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled
Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution, and participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled
Must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
This project focuses on communications and content development support for VA's Enterprise Learning and Development Center.
Work Schedule: 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m ET (flexible)
Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized
Telework: No
To participate in this program you must:
Recommended majors include: Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Instruction Design, Digital Media/Multimedia, Education/Adult Learning, Organizational Psychology, English/Journalism, Public Relations, Business (with communication or HR focus).
Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should possess strong writing and editing, ability to summarize and organize complex information, basic design ability, attention to detail and strong organization, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, professional communication skills.
To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
You must attach a copy of your transcripts and proof of enrollment to your application package for verification. You will not be considered if transcripts and proof of enrollment are not received at the time of application.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted. If selected, we will request official transcripts.
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 experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will reviewed based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to this position.
This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing:
- Your work experience to include start and end dates. - Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance. - Any knowledge, skills or abilities you've gained through education that relate to the project.
2. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
3. Transcripts to verify in good academic standing.
Failure to submit all documents will result in an ineligible rating. We will not contact applicants for additional information.
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
