About the role#
This is a paid student internship with the USDA Farm Service Agency. You will work in a hybrid capacity while maintaining your status as a student. The program provides on-the-job training in various agency activities and farm loan program work. It is designed to help you apply skills learned in your formal education to real-world tasks.
What you'll do#
- Perform tasks related to farm loan programs.
- Track, maintain, and report on the status of assigned projects.
- Log proposals in the electronic tracking system.
- Ensure financial and technical reports are received and approved.
- Greet visitors and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Assemble award documents and ensure packages are complete and accurate.
What you'll need#
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
- You must be enrolled at least half-time at an accredited educational institution.
- You need to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- You must complete at least 480 hours of work experience before graduating.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service or exempt.
- You must pass a background investigation, fingerprint check, and E-Verify employment verification.
- Education requirements vary by grade level: high school diploma or GED for GS-02, one full academic year of post-high school study for GS-03, or two full academic years for GS-04.
- Relevant majors include Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, and other related fields.
Location & details#
This position is available in the USDA Northeast Region, covering Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. Location is negotiable within this region.
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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