About this role
Job Summary
The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career skills. This vacancy is for Student Volunteer Internship for Spring 2027, Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
Qualifications
- Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs.
- Specifically, student volunteers should posses the following qualifications: Ability to work well in a team environment Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Note: If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student, your internship will be terminated.
Major Duties
- The duties associated with this position will vary based on the team or office assignments.
- The following list is to provide applicants with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities.
- Plan and complete work assignments on time.
- Collect and analyze relevant information.
- Prepare quality documents.
- Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings.
- Collaborate with others to accomplish goals.
- Contribute to team efforts.
- Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents.
- Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, responding to routine inquires.
Applicants may select up to two (2) locations. Districts offices also have suboffices in other cities which can be viewed here: https://www.usmarshals.gov/local-districts. If you select a district you may be considered for any of the sub office locations.
Arlington, VA is the headquarters location for divisions that can be viewed here: https://www.justice.gov/media/1414886/dl
Requirements
- To participate in this Program, you must: Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad.
- International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities.
- 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.
- Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
- You must be at least 18 years old Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
- Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution.
- Must be able to pass a valid background check 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.
- Adhere to Personal Appearance Standards, https://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/deputy-us-marshals/personal-appearance-standards