Student Volunteer

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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

• 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

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Documents you must provide

• 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

What to expect next

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.