Special Operations Division Child Care Center Internship (Unpaid) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. SOD-26-13067265 Department District of Columbia Courts
Salary $0.00 to $0.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 10/2/2026 Close Date 10/16/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Special Operations Division Child Care Center Internship (Unpaid)

District of Columbia Courts
Special Operations Division

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 unpaid 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 Special Operations Division in the Child Care Center. The intern's major duties are below:

  • Assist with the age-appropriate activities that promote early childhood development and learning.
  • Assist the staff with maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for children while the parents/guardians attend to Court business.
  • Assist with facilitating creative play, story time, and interactive games to engage children.
  • Assist the staff with daily operations of the drop-in center, including setup and transition between activities.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a licensed setting. (This experience can be applied toward fieldwork for ECE/CDA credentialing requirements.)
  • The position is flexible to focus the duties to meet the interests and goals of the intern.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to intern in the United States.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • The selected candidate must complete a fingerprinting background check, a Child Protection Registry (CPR) check, and undergo a health clearance screening.
  • Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student.
  • Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Enrolled or formally accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
  • Students majoring in Child Development, Early Childhood Development, Social Work, or related fields of study are preferred
  • 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, Integrity, 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/13067265 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)

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 NW
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 NW
Washington, DC 20001
US

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