About this role
Job Summary
Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agency's strategic priorities.
Qualifications
Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Applicants pursuing a degree or career in communications, human dimensions, visitor services, natural resources, or biology are preferred.
Major Duties
- Location: Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge: 71189 Harper Road, Jet, OK 73749 Work Schedule and Flexibilities: Hybrid (In office + telework eligible) Number of Positions: 1 Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June) This vacancy will be open until Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
- Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
- Major duties include but are not limited to: Review, update and create content for the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge website following transition to new format.
- Review current conditions of public use facilities and identify improvements.
- Evaluate facility accessibility barriers and potential opportunities.
- Successful volunteer will also have the opportunity to gain experience with other refuge programs and staff in biology, management, visitor services, maintenance and administration.
- Shared bunkhouse housing is available during project.
- The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration.
- These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.
Requirements
- Conditions of employment To participate in this Program, you must: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad Must possess a U.S. Driver's License Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution (beyond high school) throughout the 90 day Semester of Service opportunity.
- Students graduating before May 1, 2027 are not eligible.
- Selectees will be responsible for contacting a school official to sign a Semester of Service approval form indicating you are currently enrolled at least half-time and in good academic standing.
- Qualifying educational institutions must be located within the United States.
- Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
- Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
- Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Department of the Interior and your academic institution.
- Agree to volunteer.
- This position is unpaid.
- No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work.
- You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
- Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.
- Not be a current federal employee.
- Current federal employees can reach out to the contact below to inquire about job detail opportunities.