Student Volunteer

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Want to help shape national and global policy on finance and national security? Interested in learning more about a career in public service? Come intern with us at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Treasury's Departmental Offices (headquarters) seeks enthusiastic, dedicated students for its dynamic and substantive internship program. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO INTERN STARTING January 2027 for a minimum of 20 Hours a week.

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Summary

Want to help shape national and global policy on finance and national security? Interested in learning more about a career in public service? Come intern with us at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Treasury's Departmental Offices (headquarters) seeks enthusiastic, dedicated students for its dynamic and substantive internship program. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO INTERN STARTING January 2027 for a minimum of 20 Hours a week.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

FEW vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade

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Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Multiple Schedules Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Seasonal

Occupations and job series

• 0099 General Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-13024781NC Control number 884009600

This job is open to

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Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

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Current High School and College Students or Graduate Institution

Duties

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This is your opportunity to support Treasury in promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States. Internships at Treasury give students a unique opportunity to:

• Gain substantive career experience related to your academic interests
• Acquire lifelong leadership, management, and analytical skills
• Explore different career avenues in the public sector
• Build professional relationships, contacts, and networks
• Observe the daily operations and working environment of a cabinet-level federal agency.

While duties and responsibilities will vary by office assignment, examples of potential duties include:

• Collecting, analyzing, and presenting data in support of policy priorities
• Researching and summarizing academic literature and news pertinent to mission areas
• Drafting talking points, briefing materials, and reports for Treasury leaders and stakeholders
• Attending and reporting on relevant Congressional hearings, official meetings, and conferences in and outside of government
• Interacting with Treasury colleagues and other U.S. government agencies on relevant matters
• Organizing high-level meetings and/or conferences
• Contributing to key management functions and initiatives, such as budget formulation; strategic planning and organizational performance evaluation; human capital planning; information technology system launches and upgrades; and web content management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Internship is available in PERSON only.
• Maintain student status throughout internship. (Be actively enrolled or accepted at an accredited institution)
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, and if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, to certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Successfully complete a background investigation within the requested timeframe.
• Students must be able to intern for 10 consecutive weeks as per listed in the vacancy.
• Students must be able to work from 08:00 am to 5:00 pm, either in a Part time (20 Hrs.) or Full Time Schedule (40 Hrs).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must pass Background Investigation/Security Clearance
• Actively enrolled at least part-time in a Department of Education accredited institution.
• Must be in good academic standing (2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale)
• If selected to work in DC, RELOCATION AND HOUSING EXPENSES ARE PAID BY STUDENT
• Must be able to work 20+ hours a week.
• Must be able to intern for 10+ straight weeks.

Qualifications

We are looking for students who possess a genuine desire to learn about government and public policy. They must also possess basic understanding and skills to perform a variety of tasks relating to activities in the areas of finance, federal regulation, domestic and international economic issues, legal and policy guidance, congressional relations, management/operations, or Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS). Additionally, preference will be given to students who possess the following qualities:

• Perform well in a team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to tackle a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet rigorous schedules and tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.

Education

Here are a list of degree and academic study but it is not all inclusive.

• Accounting/Budget/Finance
• Business Administration/Management
• History/American/Museum Studies
• Communication/Journalism
• Cyber/STEM
• Economics/Mathematics
• Government/Political Science
• IT/IS Management/Computer Science
• International Affairs/International Development
• Legal Studies/Law
• Public Administration/Management/Policy
• Security/Intelligence Studies
• Writer/Editor/Public Affairs
• Vocational/ Technical Studies

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application must include

• Resume
• Students not born in the USA need to submit passport or Naturalization Certificate
• Current transcripts (Unofficial is acceptable)
• Cover letter (optional)

Students must submit all required documentation during the application process to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We recommend you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. To preview the questions, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13024781.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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Please note that if you do not provide all required documentation, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. All applications must include:

• Resume
• Current transcripts. (Unofficial is Acceptable) or Proof of acceptance at an accredited Institution
• Cover letter (Optional)

Documents for Auto-Request:

• Cover Letter
• Proof of Enrollment
• Transcripts

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

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 09/30/2026, of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date, 09/30/2026. Departmental Offices (DO) provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact studentemployment@treasury.gov to obtain an alternative application.

Agency contact information

Student Employment

Email studentemployment@treasury.gov Address OHR-DO

1500 PA Ave NW

Washington, DC 20220

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated to determine your eligibility for this internship after the vacancy closing date. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive a notification if you are selected to continue to the next stage.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Please note that if you do not provide all required documentation, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. All applications must include:

• Resume
• Current transcripts. (Unofficial is Acceptable) or Proof of acceptance at an accredited Institution
• Cover letter (Optional)

Documents for Auto-Request:

• Cover Letter
• Proof of Enrollment
• Transcripts

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

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 09/30/2026, of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date, 09/30/2026. Departmental Offices (DO) provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact studentemployment@treasury.gov to obtain an alternative application.

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Agency contact information

Student Employment

Email studentemployment@treasury.gov Address OHR-DO

1500 PA Ave NW

Washington, DC 20220

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated to determine your eligibility for this internship after the vacancy closing date. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive a notification if you are selected to continue to the next stage.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Treasury, Departmental Offices

Are you right for our team?

Think Treasury careers are just for economists and accountants? Think again. Treasury seeks students from a broad range of fields and studies that include, but are not limited to:

• Social Sciences (Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, International Affairs, International Development, History, American Studies)
• Management/Law (Business Management, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications/Journalism, Legal Studies/Law)
• STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics/Statistics)

Students can work in one of many offices which make up Treasury Departmental Offices (headquarters). Departmental Offices is a collection of divisions that are primarily responsible for policy formulation and overall management of the Treasury Department. As part of the application process, you will be asked to select three areas of interest. These will help determine what office you will be a fit for.

Agency contact information

Student Employment

Email studentemployment@treasury.gov Address OHR-DO

1500 PA Ave NW

Washington, DC 20220

US

Visit our careers page

Learn more about what it's like to work at Treasury, Departmental Offices, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

http://www.treasury.gov

Summary

Want to help shape national and global policy on finance and national security? Interested in learning more about a career in public service? Come intern with us at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Treasury's Departmental Offices (headquarters) seeks enthusiastic, dedicated students for its dynamic and substantive internship program. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO INTERN STARTING January 2027 for a minimum of 20 Hours a week.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

FEW vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade

ZZ 00

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Multiple Schedules Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Seasonal

Occupations and job series

• 0099 General Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-13024781NC Control number 884009600