Summer 2026 Volunteer Intern (Information Technology)

JobSummary

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking motivated students for its Student Internship Program. This opportunity offers meaningful work experience, professional development, and prepares students for a potential career in public service. Interns benefit from networking with fellow interns, AO staff, and professionals across the federal government. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in federal service and human resources management.

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OrganizationCodes

JL/JL04

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• student

MCOTags

AgencyMarketingStatement

The Administrative Office (AO) of the United States Courts supports, through excellence and innovation, the constitutional and statutory mission of the federal judiciary to provide equal justice under the law as an independent and equal branch of government. The AO, an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the federal courts.ensurate with experience. Most AO employees are eligible for full federal and judiciary benefits. The AO is committed to attracting the best and brightest applicants in our support of the third branch of government. We take pride in serving the judicial branch and supporting its mission to provide equal justice under the law.

TravelCode

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The AO is seeking applicants for its Student Internship Program with backgrounds or demonstrated interest in the following areas: human resources, public affairs, law, business administration (marketing, budget, accounting, etc.), and information technology. The opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience and prepare students interested in a public service career. Student interns will have an opportunity to improve their writing, research, analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer service skills. Additionally, student interns are provided with several networking opportunities with fellow interns, agency employees, and other government employers. All internship opportunities are onsite at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building. Telework is not permitted. This internship opportunity is in the Department of the Chief Information Officer, Information Assurance Branch. Duties include, but are not limited to: Participating in the development of information security training content and attending the training sessions. Assisting in review and development of information security documents such as policies and procedures. Working with assigned Information System Security Officer team members to observe and assist them in their daily duties. Developing best practices, standard operating procedures, and configuration guidance.

Education

All students in the Volunteer Student Internship Program must be enrolled in an accredited school, and must be working toward a degree, diploma, certificate, etc. on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States. A transcript is required at the time of application for proof of enrollment and education.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All new AO interns will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of the internship opportunity, or dismissal after the internship begins.

HowToApply

As indicated above, to apply for this position, you must complete an Application Package, which includes: Your resume - including your college, major/area of study, and anticipated graduation date. Citizenship - include country of citizenship on resume. A completed Occupational Assessment Questionnaire. Transcripts showing you are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student in either an undergraduate or graduate level program and must have completed at least one year of undergraduate education beyond high school. The transcript must show an overall GPA of at least 3.0. The complete application package must be submitted by 04/27/2026 to receive consideration. Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12924852.

WhatToExpectNext

After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

RequiredDocuments

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required: Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. Citizenship - include country of citizenship on resume. Note: an unofficial transcript will be required at the time of application and must be submitted before the closing date.

Benefits

OtherInformation

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits: Student interns are eligible for up to $300 of commuting benefits cost to travel to and from their AO internship. 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.

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AgencyContactEmail

bassin_njie@ao.uscourts.gov

AgencyContactPhone

(202) 502-2202

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

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