Administrative & Program Support

Summary

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in federal program operations while supporting meaningful public service initiatives? We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented students interested in serving as Student Volunteers in an administrative and program support capacity. This opportunity provides hands-on experience supporting program staff and managers while developing professional skills in project coordination, communication, information management, and administrative operations.

Duties

• Student Volunteers may assist with: Providing administrative and operational support to program staff and leadership. Organizing, collecting, tracking, and maintaining program information and records. Assisting with workflow coordination and monitoring project activities. Preparing reports, correspondence, meeting materials, and presentations. Conducting basic research and compiling information for program initiatives. Maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and electronic files. Supporting meeting coordination, scheduling, and documentation. Assisting with internal communications and customer service activities. Performing other related administrative and program support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must: Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university. Maintain enrollment throughout the volunteer appointment. Be in good academic standing with their educational institution. Be able to comply with any applicable federal suitability or security requirements. Applicants should demonstrate: Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Interest in public service, program management, administration, or project coordination.

Education

Preferred Fields of Study Students pursuing degrees in areas such as: Business Administration Public Administration Public Health Communications Management Human Resources Information Systems Political Science Social Sciences Or other related disciplines

Evaluations

Qualification determinations will be made based solely on the information submitted in the application package. Selection for this unpaid volunteer internship does not constitute employment with the Department of Health and Human Services and confers no entitlement to compensation, future employment, or non-competitive conversion.

How to apply

Interested students are encouraged to submit a Statement of Interest and resume for consideration. Selected applicants may be contacted for additional information or an interview based on program needs.

What to expect next

If a volunteer opportunity matches your skill set, agency will contact you to provide additional information and selection. Individuals not immediately selected will be kept in the volunteer pool for additional opportunities as they arise. Please note that, as a volunteer opportunity, the information contained in the "Fair and Transparent" section of this announcement may not be applicable.

Required documents

Submit the following materials: Resume (2 pages) Statement of Interest -(include preferred term and availability) Unofficial college, graduate school, or law school transcript(s)

Benefits

This is an unpaid volunteer internship. Participants are not eligible for salary, stipends, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Participation does not confer eligibility for federal employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement, leave accrual, or any other employment-related benefits.