Summer 2024 Volunteer Intern (Administrative Support)

Summary The Administrative Office (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. All internships at the AO are on-site at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building (TMFJB) and telework is not permitted. Responsibilities OPPORTUNITY: The AO is seeking applicants for our agency’s Volunteer Student Internship Program. The opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience and prepare students interested in a public service career. The AO is looking for volunteer student interns with backgrounds and/or demonstrated interest in the following areas: human resources, public affairs, law, business administration (marketing, budget, accounting, etc.), and information technology. The Volunteer Student Intern will have an opportunity to improve his or her writing, research, analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer service skills. Additionally, Volunteer Student Interns are provided with several networking opportunities with fellow interns, agency employees, and other government employers. This specific internship will be in the Case Management Systems Office (CMSO), Business Support Division (BSD). The incumbent shall have superior writing, organizational, and project management skills, will work closely with the BSD division chief, and will routinely coordinate with CMSO management staff to develop and maintain procedures in budgeting, procurement operations and financial analysis. Duties include, but are not limited to: Participating in meetings regarding CMSO budgetary requirements, contract development and financial management. Analyzing guidelines and implementing standards that are in line with CMSO practices and procedures. Assisting and contributing to the creation and management of SharePoint sites, libraries, lists, content, processes and user guides and provide end-user support as needed. Performing validation and verification of financial data and reports. Updating BSD systems of record. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Qualifications All students in the Volunteer Student Internship Program must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student, taking at least a half-time academic or technical course load in an accredited 2 year or 4 year program, or in a post-secondary level program. Students must also be in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also: Work well in a team environment. Have strong organization and communication skills and be detailed oriented. Have a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or WordPerfect. Have excellent writing, reading and interpersonal skills, and be able to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Familiarity with SharePoint Online, SharePoint Designer, and Power Platform tools. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate level student working towards a degree in Information Management System, Accounting or Finance. The Volunteer Student Internship Program requires all participants to be an active student. Therefore, seniors graduating at the end of the current semester will not be considered unless they are continuing to pursue advanced studies as a degree-seeking student at the beginning of the next semester. 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. Additional Information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits: Student interns are eligible for up to $315 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.