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Summary

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.

This vacancy is for Student Volunteer Internship for Spring 2025, Summer 2025 and Fall 2025.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/27/2025 to 12/31/2025
Salary
$0 to - $0 without compensation
Pay scale & grade
GS 00
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
HCO-25-DE-12648495
Control number
827235500

This job is open to

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Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Clarification from the agency

Current student enrolled in an accredited institution on a full or half-time basis.

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Duties

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The duties associated with this position will vary based on the team or office assignments. The following list is to provide applicants with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities.

  • Plan and complete work assignments on time.
  • Collect and analyze relevant information.
  • Prepare quality documents.
  • Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings.
  • Collaborate with others to accomplish goals.
  • Contribute to team efforts.
  • Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents.
  • Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, responding to routine inquires.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen
You must be at least 16 years old
Actively enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution.
Good academic standing
Free from conflict of interest
Must be able to pass a valid background check
You may be required to sign a financial disclosure agreement.
Continued enrollment in qualifying academic program for the duration of volunteer service.

Qualifications

In addition to the Key Requirements listed in this vacancy announcement, the Student Volunteer must also posses the following qualities:

  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
  • A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Note: If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student, your internship will be terminated.

Education

All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student, as well as support your educational claim.

Student Status: Definition of a student- applicant must be enrolled in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two year or four year college or university, graduate or professional school. You must be considered in good academic standing. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.

Additional information

This vacancy posting is a standing register that will be used to fill ongoing Student Intern Volunteer positions in a variety of offices. This posting does not guarantee selection.

Student Volunteers may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods. The nature of the volunteer assignment as well as the work schedule will be established once on-board.

Telework eligibility will be reassessed at the start date.

This position does not offer salary, benefits, or conversion to permanent employment.

Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid.

GAO reserves the right to discontinue the volunteer experience at any time.

Individuals selected will be eligible to receive transit subsidy.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees (and interns) with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.govThe U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity

Below is the link to the GAO Mission Teams and Operation Teams to provide an overview of the mission of each: https://www.gao.gov/about/careers/our-teams

We promote equal opportunity for all staff without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. GAO's success in embracing and leveraging the diversity of its employees is central to our mission of serving a diverse American population through its congressional representatives.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application must show that all requirements are met, including education. You will be found "INELIGIBLE or NOT QUALIFIED" if you do not possess the minimum requirements described above. If your application is incomplete, you will be deemed ineligible.

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