About the role#
This position is part of the Pathways Student Internship Authority. It provides students with paid work experience within a federal agency while they continue their studies. You will perform routine office and technical work to support the administration and operation of division programs.
What you'll do#
- Assemble PowerPoint presentation packages for division briefings.
- Prepare and type documents using Microsoft Word.
- Assist division members with various special projects.
- Manage data entry, report creation, and editing using Microsoft Excel or Access databases.
- Monitor and track ongoing activities and efforts.
What you'll need#
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- You must be enrolled at least half-time at an accredited high school, college, or graduate institution.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Complete at least 480 hours of work experience before graduating.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and fingerprint check.
- Ability to pass an E-Verify employment verification.
- If you are a male born after 1959, you must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Completion of high school or a GED is required.
Location & details#
- This role is hybrid.
- Positions are located within the USDA Farm Service Agency Midwest Region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture is a federal executive department. It manages government policy regarding farming, food, and agriculture. The agency works to support ranchers and farmers while promoting agricultural trade. It also oversees food safety, rural community development, and natural resource protection. The department maintains offices in Washington, DC and other locations.
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