Executive Office Communications Internship (Unpaid) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. EO-26-13065890 Department District of Columbia Courts
Salary $0.00 to $0.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 9/25/2026 Close Date 10/9/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Executive Office Communications Internship (Unpaid)

District of Columbia Courts
Executive Office

Summary

The District of Columbia Courts offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable experience in court administration. Interns have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Court's mission to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia.

This Internship is for Fall/Winter 2026

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.

Duties

This position is an unpaid internship working with the Communications Team of the Executive Office. This teams mission is to provide effective internal and external communication that best represent the DC Courts. The interns major duties are below:

  • Assist the Multimedia Public Affairs Specialist with developing new social media content and approaches.
  • Assist the Communications Specialist with developing multimedia content for internal stakeholders.
  • Assist the Communications Program Manager with strategic communications efforts.
  • Assist the Media and Public Relations Manager with media interactions.
  • Position is flexible to focus the duties to meet the interests and goals of the intern.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:

1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree)
4. Portfolio of work (e.g. portfolio website, links to prior work, etc.)

All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

A U.S. Citizen or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern in the U.S. and at least 18 years old.


Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Actively involved in an undergraduate school program.

Preference given to students with majors in Communications - Related (Journalism, Media, Multimedia, Photography/Videography/Graphics, Social Media, Public Relations)

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Fairness, Respect and Transparency.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.

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.

No benefits are offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.

Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications, or your application will not be considered.

You may https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13065890 for this vacancy.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  1. Resume
  2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
  3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree)
  4. Portfolio of work (e.g. portfolio website, links to prior work, etc.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Agency contact information

DC Courts Human Resources
Email
jobs@dccsystem.gov
Address
District of Columbia Courts
500 Indiana Ave
Washington, DC 20001
US

Next steps

Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.

District of Columbia Courts

"Open to All, Trusted by All, Justice for All." The District of Columbia Courts (the Courts) consist of the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the Court System. The Courts constitutes the Judicial Branch of the District of Columbia Government, and is separate and distinct from the Executive and Legislative Branches. The Courts' strong judiciary and workforce are its most important assets in providing high quality justice and service to the public.

Agency contact information

DC Courts Human Resources
Email
jobs@dccsystem.gov
Address
District of Columbia Courts
500 Indiana Ave
Washington, DC 20001
US