The Public Information Office serves as a contact for the press and public and as a liaison between the press and all other offices at the Court. The office issues the opinions and orders of the Court and operates a working pressroom provided for use by a resident press corps and visiting journalists. The office also provides logistical support for filming and photography projects in the building.

Interns with the Public Information Office assist with responding to public inquiries in person, on the telephone, and in writing; the assembly of the Court's orders and opinions for release to the public and to the press; monitoring news clips; press seating for Court sessions as needed; correspondence; conducting background research for public and press inquiries and briefings; assembling materials provided to press and the public; other projects as assigned; and providing general support to the office.

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 a Bachelor's program for the entirety of the internship term;
  • Returning to a Bachelor's degree program immediately following the internship term; or
  • Participating in a federal fellowship program after the internship;
• Law students and graduate 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. The Public Information Office may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
• Interns selected for the summer term should plan to work for 8 weeks.

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/12865949

The following documents are required:

1. A resume
2. A cover letter that explains why you are seeking an internship position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Public Information Office and your dates of availability.
3. A transcript
4. Two letters of recommendation, upload with the application or recommenders may send to internships@supremecourt.gov.

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