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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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. Treasurys Departmental Offices (headquarters) seeks enthusiastic dedicated students for its dynamic and substantive internship program. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO INTERN STARTING in the Month of May FY26 for a minimum of 20 Hours a week.
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.
- 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.
Conditions of employment
- Internship is available in PERSON.
- 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).
- 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 Studies
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.
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.
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
