Summary
Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical/vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
With this opportunity you will be supporting a communications-based project.
This job is open to
Students
Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.
Clarification from the agency
Students who are enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
Duties
You may be performing the following duties:
- Participating in the quality review of SharePoint, OneDrive libraries, and databases.
- Assisting with the research and development of procedures, processes, and presentations.
- Engaging in customer engagement, business development, and outreach activities.
- Presenting findings for projects and assignments.
- Participating in team meetings and collaborating with colleagues.
- Liaising with other employees to resolve information or project requests.
- Compiling and analyzing information to develop reports, proposals, or documents.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and records for all assigned projects.
- Engaging with peers and team members to obtain knowledge needed to complete projects.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful U.S. national.
- 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.
- Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution.
- Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
- Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution.
- Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
- Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.
- You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office.
Qualifications
Applicants will be assessed individually based on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the project.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to:
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Research, collect, organize, and summarize information from multiple sources.
- Work collaboratively with team members, customers, or stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, or other written materials.
- Use common office automation software such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), SharePoint, or similar collaboration tools.
- Maintain accurate records and organize files or project documentation.
- Analyze information and identify inconsistencies or areas requiring correction.
- Manage multiple assignments and complete work within established timeframes.
- Present information or findings clearly to individuals or groups.
- Learn new systems, procedures, and processes in a team environment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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.
Semester of Service participants are not eligible for benefits.
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.
Required Documents
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.
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.
How to Apply
To apply and be considered for this position, you must submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. T
he application process is as follows:
1. Click the Apply Online button.
2. Attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
Next steps
Once your 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.