Student Volunteer

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.

Duties

• 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.

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.

Requirements

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.

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 to apply

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 [email protected] to obtain an alternative application.