Summary
This is a full-time position with the Public Information Office at the Supreme Court of the United States. Interns are encouraged to pursue academic credit through their institutions of study and in consultation with the Supreme Court Internship Program.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10/15/2024, 11:59 PM EDT
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.
Duties
For more than 40 years, the Supreme Court Internship Program has provided students with a unique opportunity to build a substantial working knowledge of the role, functions, and history of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Program offers a compelling study experience and valuable exposure to work in a professional environment. Special enrichment opportunities include attending Court sessions as well as seminars organized by the Supreme Court Fellows.
The Public Information Office is open to the general public and provides assistance to the Court's many visitors, as well as members of the public who contact the Court. The office also provides logistical support for approved filming and photography projects in the building, and it produces some internal employee communications.
Interns in the Public Information Office conduct background research for briefings provided to guests of the Supreme Court; draft correspondence; collect, track, and summarize relevant news articles; and assist in other projects as assigned. The Public Information Office accepts only students available to intern on a full-time basis, five days per week.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov
Qualifications
The 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.
- Applicants must have completed two semesters of undergraduate study and meet one of the following criteria:
- Actively enrolled in an academic program concurrent with the internship term.
- Returning to a degree program immediately following the internship term; or
- Participating in a federal fellowship program.
- Law students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship Program.
- Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. Some offices may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
- Interns selected for the fall and spring terms should plan to work for 16 weeks, not to exceed 90 days in total. Summer interns are expected to work for at least 12 weeks.
Education
At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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/12568125
Required Documents
The following documents are required:
- A resume
- A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a Spring Internship with the Supreme Court of the United States and your dates of availability.
- Short essay
- Transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
How to Apply
You must upload all the required documents listed above. All documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 10/15/2024, in order to be considered.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
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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