Summer Internship - Public Information Office Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. SCOTUS-12664950-PIO Department Supreme Court of the United States
Salary $22.19 to $22.19 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/15/2025 Close Date 3/8/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This is a summer position with the Public Information Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Saturday, 03/08/2025, 11:59 PM EST

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

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.

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 after this 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.
  • Interns selected for the fall and spring terms should plan to work for 16 weeks. Summer interns are expected to work for a minimum of 8 weeks, not to exceed 90 days.
  • The Public Information Office may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.

Additional information

Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.

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/12664950

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

  1. A resume
  2. A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a summer 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

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

You must upload all the required documents listed above. All documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/08/2025, 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.

Agency contact information

Supreme Court Internship Program
Address
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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