Intern Opportunities

Within the Federal Government


The following is the sixth annual listing of internship opportunities available to undergraduate, graduate and law students within the federal government. The information listed was provided by federal departments and agencies at the request of my office and does not include all available opportunities. I hope this information proves useful and I ask you to distribute this guide to as many potential applicants as possible.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Congressional Research Service

Department of Justice

Federal Communications Commission

General Services Administration

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Postal Rate Commission

 American Red Cross

Corporation for National and Community Service

Department of Labor

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Inter-American Foundation

National Labor Relations Board

Railroad Retirement Board

 Amtrak

Department of Agriculture

Department of State

Federal Election Commission

Legal Services Commission

National Meditation Board

Securities and Exchange Commission

 Appalachian Regional Commission

Department of Commerce

Department of Transportation

Federal Emergency Management Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

National Science Foundation

Small Business Administration

 Central Intelligence Agency

Department of Defense

Department of the Treasury

Federal Labor Relations Authority

National Archives and Records Administration

National Transportation Safety Board

Smithsonian Institution

 Commission on Civil Rights

Department of Education

Department of Veteran Affairs

Federal Maritime Commission

National Capital Planning Commission

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation

Social Security Administration

 Commission of Fine Arts

Department of Energy

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Reserve System

National Council on Disability

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Tennessee Valley Authority

 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Department of Health and Human Resources

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Federal Trade Commission

National Credit Union Administration

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

U.S. Agency for International Development

 Congressional Budget Office

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Export-Import Bank of the United States

Freddie Mac

National Endowment for the Arts

Overseas Private Investment Corporation

U.S. Information Agency

 Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Department of the Interior

Farm Credit Administration

General Accounting Office

National Endowment for the Humanities

Peace Corps

White House

Advisory Council On Historic Preservation

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation provides a forum for influencing federal policy, programs and activities that affect historic and archaeological resources. The Council has no paid internships. However, there may be volunteer positions available for students majoring or working for advanced degrees in historic preservation, archaeology, urban planning, architectural history and other related fields.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a private non-profit agency that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers constitute 98% of the Red Cross workforce, and the majority of internship positions are also volunteer. A few paid opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students of racial or ethnic backgrounds are available in the Washington, DC area.

Amtrak

Amtrak provides passenger rail service to over 500 destinations in the continental United States. Paid internships are available in the Government Affairs office. Intern responsibilities include researching and writing papers and reports on congressional issues, preparing correspondence, attending and reporting on congressional hearings, providing documents to congressional offices and analyzing legislative proposals. College students who possess excellent written, public speaking and office skills and backgrounds in politics, history and/or government are encouraged to apply.

Appalachian Regional Commission

The Appalachian Regional Commission was established to stimulate and foster a better economy and quality of life for Appalachia and its inhabitants. The Commission offers paid summer internship opportunities primarily to graduate students who express a strong interest in Appalachia’s issues.

Central Intelligence Agency

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) collects, evaluates and disseminates vital information on political, military, economic, scientific and other developments abroad to safeguard national security. The Summer Internship Program provides students an opportunity to see first hand the role the CIA plays in supporting U.S. foreign policy. Students selected participate in substantive work with assignments commensurate with their academic training. The CIA also offers the Graduate Studies Program, open to students who are committed to attending graduate school full-time in the Fall following their summer internship. Many graduate fellows are eligible to receive tuition assistance, and approximately 50 percent of the participants return to staff employment upon completion of their studies.

Commission on Civil Rights

The Commission on Civil Rights collects and studies information on discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws and serves as a national clearinghouse for civil rights information. The agency’s Student Volunteer Program provides unpaid opportunities to college and high school students with an interest in the implementation of federal civil rights laws.

Commission of Fine Arts

The Commission of Fine Arts serves as an architectural review agency. The Commission may hire a pre-doctoral candidate in architectural history to conduct research work.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Congressional Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for college students to experience first hand the Capitol Hill legislative process. Students work full-time in a congressional office and attend the CBCF intern lecture series. All interns are provided housing and a $2800 stipend. The CBCF Fellows program allows professionals to work on congressional committees and learn all aspects of the legislative process. All Fellows work 40 hours per week for nine months and are provided a $20,000 stipend.

Congressional Budget Office

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides the Congress with assessments of the economic impact of the federal budget. Paid summer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students, especially those with backgrounds in economics, public policy and/or other quantitative disciplines.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission promotes healthy economic growth, protects the rights of consumers and ensures fairness and integrity in the marketplace through regulation of futures trading. Paid positions that may be available to undergraduate students include office automation clerk, computer clerk and futures trading assistant. Research assistant positions may be available to law students.

Congressional Research Service

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress works exclusively and directly for the members and committees of Congress in support of their legislative, oversight and representative functions. Paid analyst positions are available to graduate students under the 2000 Graduate Recruit Program. Volunteer positions are available to undergraduate students, graduate students and professionals.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency whose mission is to protect children and their families against unreasonable risks of injury and death from over 15,000 types of consumer products. While the Commission does not have a formal, paid internship program, we do work closely with colleges, universities and consumer interest groups in terms of unpaid volunteer internships and Cooperative Education Programs.

Corporation for National Service

The Corporation for National Service engages Americans of all backgrounds in community-based service, which addresses the nation’s educational, public safety, human and environmental needs. The unpaid internship program, open to both undergraduate and graduate students, is designed to give interns an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Corporation’s initiatives through participation in a variety of service projects.

Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to improve and maintain farm income and to develop and expand markets for agricultural products. USDA helps to cure poverty, hunger and malnutrition, and operates rural development, credit and conservation programs. The Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students with the paid opportunity to serve as assistants to scientific, professional, administrative and technical employees.

Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce encourages, serves and promotes the nation’s international trade, economic growth and technological advancement. The Department has jurisdiction over the Economics and Statistics Administration, the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Bureau of Export Administration, the International Trade Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Patent and Trademark Office and the Technology Administration. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Bureau of the Census

The Bureau of the Census performs a decennial census of the population and makes available to the public the statistical results of the census and other surveys. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students with backgrounds in math, statistics, computer science, sociology and/or business.

International Trade Administration

The International Trade Administration (ITA) has responsibility for promoting U.S. exports, assisting American business efforts abroad, enforcing laws against unfair trade practices and ensuring compliance with trade agreements. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Minority Business Development Agency

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) develops and coordinates a national program to support minority business enterprise. Volunteer positions are available to undergraduate students in good academic standing. Positions are available throughout the year.

National Institute of Standards and Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the nation’s largest physical sciences, engineering and measurement laboratory. NIST’s primary mission is to promote economic growth by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements and standards. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to qualified high school, undergraduate and graduate students.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) explores, maps and charts the global ocean and its resources and predicts conditions in the atmosphere, ocean, sun and space environments. NOAA may have paid and volunteer positions available to students majoring in computer science, meteorology, oceanography, cartography, physics, mathematics and marine biology.

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) serves as the principal executive branch adviser to the president on telecommunications and information policy and serves as the principal federal telecommunications research and engineering laboratory. NTIA may have paid and volunteer positions available to students with an interest in communications, information, telecommunications, telecommunication law, public policy, electric engineering and computer science.

Patent and Trademark Office

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) was established to administer the nation’s patent and trademark laws. The agency is also responsible for disseminating the information contained in patents and trademarks and for advising the Secretary of Commerce and the Administration on intellectual property policy. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Department of Defense

The Department of Defense (DoD) is responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the nation. Paid and volunteer positions in the Pentagon may be available to qualified undergraduate and graduate students.

Department of Education

The Department of Education establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education. Its mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. Paid and volunteer internship opportunities may be available to qualified graduate and undergraduate students.

Department of Energy

The Department of Energy is entrusted to contribute to the welfare of the nation by providing the technical information and the scientific and educational foundation for the technology, policy and institutional leadership necessary to achieve efficiency in energy use, diversity in energy sources, a more productive and competitive economy, improved environmental quality and a secure national defense. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to high school, undergraduate and graduate students.

Department of Health and Human Services

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the federal government’s agency most involved in the nation’s human concerns, serving newborn infants to persons requiring health services to the country’s most elderly citizens. Employment opportunities with HHS are listed on the Department’s Web site at www.hhs.gov/progorg/ohr/jobs/jobopps.html. Many of the Department’s sub-agencies offer internship opportunities:

Administration on Aging

The Administration on Aging advocates for older persons and their concerns on the federal level. Volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of public policy, social work, gerontology, information management and health care administration.

Administration for Children and Families

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) advises the Secretary of the Department on matters relating to the sound development of children, youth and families. ACF provides national leadership and direction to plan, manage and coordinate the nationwide administration of programs for vulnerable children and families. Volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s (ATSDR) mission is to prevent or mitigate adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life resulting from exposure to hazardous substances in the environment. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is charged with protecting the public’s health by providing leadership and direction in the prevention and control of diseases and other preventable conditions and by responding to public health emergencies. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is charged with ensuring that food is safe, pure and wholesome; human and animal drugs, biological products and medical devices are safe and effective; and electronic products emit a radiation that is safe. Paid and volunteer support positions, technical and medical support positions, administrative and management positions and professional and scientific positions may be available to graduate and undergraduate students.

Health Care Financing Administration

The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) has oversight of the Medicare program, the federal portion of the Medicaid program and related quality assurance activities. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to students interested in Medicare and Medicaid issues. Interns work with health insurance specialists, management analysts, economists, budget analysts, accountants, actuaries, social science research analysts and computer specialists.

Health Resources and Services Administration

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) works with states and local governments to improve and expand primary health services to the poor, uninsured and geographically isolated through a broad array of categorical and block grants. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to students interested in health-related careers.

National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seek to expand fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems, to apply that knowledge to the health of human lives and to reduce the burdens resulting from disease and disability. Paid and volunteer positions, including research opportunities, may be available to high school, undergraduate and graduate students.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides national leadership to ensure that knowledge is effectively used for the prevention and treatment of addictive and mental disorders. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in the health sciences, social science or statistics. Clerical positions may also be available to undergraduate students.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the principal federal agency responsible for programs concerned with the nation’s housing needs, fair housing opportunities and improvement and development of the nation’s urban areas. Paid and unpaid internship opportunities for graduate, undergraduate and high school students are available throughout the year.

Department of the Interior

The Department of the Interior’s mission is to protect and provide access to the nation's natural and cultural heritage. The Department manages the nation’s public lands and minerals, national parks, national wildlife refuges and western water resources. The Department also upholds federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes and reservations. All current employment openings in the Department of Interior are listed on the Department’s Web site at www.doi.gov under the "Employment" heading. There are currently two specific Intern programs operating within the Department.

Information Technology (IT) Development Program

The Information Technology (IT) Development Program is designed to ensure the Department of the Interior and its bureaus are well positioned to compete for highly skilled IT workers in the 21st Century. It is designed for college students (or graduates) with a computer science or information systems major.

  • The Department of the Interior's Acquisition Intern Program is designed to create a highly competent, motivated and diverse group of people ready for the challenges of professional and management careers in the field of Acquisition. It is designed for college graduates with a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a field related to acquisitions, procurement or contracting (or have an equivalent amount of work experience).

    Bureau of Land Management

    The Bureau of Land Management is responsible for the management of approximately 27 million acres of public lands, located primarily in the West and Alaska. Paid clerical, technical and professional positions may be available to qualified undergraduate and graduate students. Most of these opportunities are located in the Western states.

    Bureau of Reclamation

    The Bureau of Reclamation manages, develops and protects water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to qualified undergraduates and graduate students. Most of these opportunities are located in Western states.

    Fish and Wildlife Service

    The Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and natural habitats for the continuing benefits of the American people. Volunteer positions may be available.

    Minerals Management Service

    The Minerals Management Service assesses the nature, extent, recoverability and value of minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to graduate and undergraduate students.

    National Park Service

    The National Park Service is dedicated to conserving the natural and cultural resources of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of the public. Paid positions under the Seasonal Employment Program are available to students interested in serving as park rangers, guides or visitor use assistants in the nation’s national parks.

    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement administers a nationwide program that protects society and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining operations, while ensuring an adequate supply of coal to meet the nation’s energy needs. Paid clerical opportunities may be available; interested students should contact the agency for vacancy announcements.

    U.S. Geological Survey

    The mission of the U.S. Geological survey is to serve the nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy and energy resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. Paid and volunteer positions may be available.

    • Department of Justice

    The Department of Justice protects the American citizens from criminals and subversion, ensures healthy competition of business in the free enterprise system, safeguards consumers and enforces national drug, immigration and naturalization laws. Many of the Department’s sub-agencies offer internship opportunities:

    Department of Labor

    The Department of Labor works to promote the welfare of wage earners in the United States, to improve their working conditions and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to graduate and undergraduate students. Available positions may include economists, accounting technicians, research assistants, computer scientists, computer assistants, computer clerks, budget analysts, law clerks, personnel management specialists, public affairs specialists, library aides, engineering technicians, legislative assistants, writers, editors, staff assistants, office automation clerks, investigators, mathematical statisticians, management/program assistants, mining technicians, industrial hygiene technicians and health specialists.

    Department of State

    The Department of State advises the president in the formulation and execution of foreign policy. The Department’s primary objective in the conduct of foreign relations is to promote the long-range security and well-being of the United States. The Student Intern Program provides paid and volunteer internship opportunities for undergraduate students interested in careers in foreign service.

    Department of Transportation

    The Department of Transportation establishes the nation’s overall transportation policy. Under its umbrella are ten administrations whose jurisdictions include highway planning, development and construction; urban mass transit; railroads; aviation; and the safety of waterways, ports, highways and pipelines. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students in the following administrations:

    Federal Aviation Administration

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates air commerce and controls the use of navigable airspace in the United States.

    Federal Highway Administration

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) seeks to coordinate highway planning with other modes of transportation to achieve the most effective nationwide transit system.

    Federal Railroad Administration

    The Federal Railroad Administration (TRA) promulgates and enforces rail safety regulations, administers railroad financial assistance programs, conducts research and development in support of improved railroad safety and national rail transportation policy and consolidates government support of rail transportation activities.

    Federal Transit Administration

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assists in the development of improved mass transportation facilities, equipment, techniques and methods, with the cooperation of public and private mass transportation companies.

    Maritime Administration

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) administers programs to aid in the development, promotion and operation of the U.S. merchant marine.

    Office of Inspector General

    The Office of Inspector General promotes the effectiveness of the Department’s programs and operations by conducting and supervising audits, evaluations and investigations.

    Research and Special Programs Administration

    The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) is responsible for hazardous materials transportation and pipeline safety, transportation emergency preparedness and multimodal transportation research and development activities.

    Surface Transportation Board

    The Surface Transportation Board is an adjudicatory body responsible for the economic regulation of the nation’s interstate transportation, primarily railroads. Paid opportunities may be available to graduate students pursuing degrees in finance, economics or business administration.

    U.S. Coast Guard

    The U.S. Coast Guard plays a vital role in the maritime safety of America. It protects the nation’s borders, saves lives and property, provides economic vitality, enforces laws and treaties, ensures safe and efficient marine transportation, protects natural resources and provides for the national defense.

    Department of the Treasury

    The Department of the Treasury performs four basic functions: formulating and recommending economic, financial, tax and fiscal policies; serving as the financial institution for the nation; enforcing the law; and manufacturing coins and currency. Additional information can be found on the Department’s Web site at www.ustreas.gov. Paid and volunteer internship opportunities may be available to graduate and undergraduate students in several of the Department’s sub-agencies:

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) serves America's veterans and their families to ensure that they receive medical care, benefits, social support and lasting memorials promoting health, welfare and dignity for all veterans in recognition of their service to the nation. Each VA facility has its own summer and student employment policies and procedures. Contact the local VA hospital in your area for information on possible employment and/or volunteer opportunities.

    Environmental Protection Agency

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects and enhances the nation’s environment to the fullest extent possible under the laws enacted by Congress. The EPA's mission is to control and abate pollution in the areas of air, water, solid waste, pesticides, radiation and toxic substances. The agency offers a summer internship and year-round temporary employment opportunities.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) works to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age in hiring, promoting, firing, setting wages, testing, training, apprenticeship and all other terms and conditions of employment. Paid and volunteer opportunities may be available to qualified undergraduate and graduate students.

    Export-Import Bank of the United States

    The Export-Import Bank helps the private sector create and maintain U.S. jobs by financing exports of the nation’s goods and services. The Bank offers a variety of loan, guarantee and insurance programs to support export transactions. College juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for paid summer employment opportunities and year-round volunteer positions assisting loan officers, economists with risk analysis, accountants in processing claims, and the staff in the Office of the General Counsel or the Office of Management Services.

    Farm Credit Administration

    The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is responsible for ensuring the safe and sound operation of the banks, associations, affiliated service organizations and other entities that collectively comprise the Farm Credit system. Paid clerical positions may be available in the summer for students at least 16 years of age.

    Federal Communications Commission

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and foreign communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. Most internship opportunities are unpaid and are available throughout the year.

    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) promotes and preserves public confidence in financial institutions by insuring bank and thrift deposits up to the legal limit of $100,000. FDIC is interested in students majoring in business, accounting, journalism and management. First and second-year law students also are invited to apply for employment.

    Federal Election Commission

    The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has exclusive jurisdiction in the administration and civil enforcement of laws regulating the acquisition and expenditure of campaign funds to ensure compliance by participants in the federal campaign process. A limited number of paid positions in the summer may be available to law students. Volunteer positions are available to undergraduate students throughout the year.

    Federal Emergency Management Agency

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the central agency within the federal government for emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Paid and volunteer positions may be available in Washington and in various regional offices.

    Federal Labor Relations Authority

    The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) oversees the federal service labor-management relations program. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to law and undergraduate students. Law students may be appointed to permanent positions within 120 days after satisfactory completion of their degree requirements.

    Federal Maritime Commission

    The Federal Maritime Commission regulates the nation’s waterborne foreign commerce, ensures that U.S. trade is open to all nations on fair and equitable terms and protects against unauthorized activity in waterborne commerce. Volunteer summer law clerk positions may be available.

    Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

    The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) assists in the resolution of labor disputes, providing aid to both parties involved in collective bargaining agreements. Volunteer positions may be available to law students in the Office of the General Counsel.

    Federal Reserve System

    The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States and is charged with administering and making policy for the nation’s credit and monetary affairs. Internship opportunities are listed on the Federal Reserve’s Web site at www.federalreserve.gov/careers/. The Federal Reserve Board may offer paid and volunteer summer positions to graduate and undergraduate students in economics, finance or computer science. Summer positions are available in the following divisions:

    Federal Trade Commission

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) protects the public against unfair methods of competition and unfair business practices. A limited number of paid summer internship positions are available each year to law and graduate students. Volunteer positions may be available to economics majors and law students. Volunteer clerical positions may be available to undergraduate students.

    Freddie Mac

    Freddie Mac is a stockholder-controlled corporation chartered by Congress to create a continuous flow of funds to mortgage lenders. Paid internships may be available to undergraduate juniors and seniors who are majoring in information systems or finance. A limited number of opportunities may be available in the Human Resources office.

    General Accounting Office

    The General Accounting Office (GAO) assists in the congressional oversight of the executive branch and provides analytical support for congressional decision-making. Paid and volunteer internship positions may be available to undergraduate and graduate students. Interns help GAO assess the efficiency, economy, legality and effectiveness of federal agencies' management practices.

    General Services Administration

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for providing quality workspace for federal employees, administering the federal supply schedules and overseeing the Federal Telecommunications System. Internships may be available throughout the agency to undergraduate and graduate students.

    Inter-American Foundation

    The Inter-American Foundation supports social and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Volunteer positions may be available in the agency's program offices, specifically the Office of Learning and Dissemination, Office of External Affairs and the Office of Programs. Volunteer positions may also be available within the administrative and legal offices of the Foundation

    Legal Services Corporation

    The Legal Services Corporation promotes equal access to the nation’s justice system and improves opportunities for low-income people by making grants for the provision of high-quality civil legal assistance. Volunteer positions may be available to law school students in the Office of Legal Affairs. Undergraduate student positions may be available in the Office of Program Performance, which oversees the grantmaking process, and in the Office of Governmental Relations and Public Affairs.

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Internship opportunities at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) provide students the opportunity to work with the nation's top scientists, engineers and other technical staff to extend the limits of knowledge through world-class research and science activities. Delivering safe, high-quality, technologically superior products and services, NASA ensures continued U.S. leadership in space and aeronautics, expanded human activity and space-based commerce on the frontiers of air and space. NASA maintains a Web site for interships, summer employment, cooperative education and career employment opportunities on the Internet at http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov . These opportunities are available at most of the ten NASA facilities. Opportunities may be explored by subject or loction. Program descriptions, application procedures, application deadlines and eligibility requirements are updated on the Web site. Points of contact and telephone numbers are provided for inquiries that are specific to a NASA facility or program.

    Johnson Space Center

    Paid positions may be available to science and engineering students. Ten positions may be available to minority and disabled students who have completed their freshman year of college.

    Kennedy Space Center

    Twenty positions may be available to science and engineering students.

    Glenn Research Center

  • Susan Gott, Coordinator, NASA Lewis Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program, Educational Programs Office, M.S. 7-4, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135, (216) 433-3833, intern@lerc.nasa.gov
  • Web site: http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://www.lerc.nasa.gov
  • Deadline: January 31, 2000 for college students; February 15, 2000 for high school students

    • National Archives and Records Administration

    The National Archives and Records Administration acquires, preserves and makes available research records and other documentary materials created or received by the federal government from 1789 to the present. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to students interested in history, American studies, political science, library science and other related disciplines.

    National Capital Planning Commission

    The National Capital Planning Commission is the central agency for conducting planning and development activities for federal lands and facilities in the Washington, DC area. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to undergraduates studying architecture, business administration, public administration, community planning, computer information systems, communications and/or statistics.

    National Council on Disability

    The National Council on Disability works with the president and Congress to increase the inclusion, independence and empowerment of all American with disabilities. Paid and volunteer positions may be available, with preference given to law and graduate students.

    National Credit Union Administration

    The National Credit Union Administration is responsible for chartering, insuring, supervising and examining federal credit unions and administering the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. The Administration may have up to 25 temporary employment positions available this summer.

    National Endowment for the Arts

    The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) supports the visual, literary and performing arts by fostering artistic excellence, preserving and transmitting our diverse cultural heritage, making the arts more accessible and making the arts intrinsic to education. Volunteer positions assisting the staff with a variety of tasks related to the awarding of federal grants may be available to students interested in arts administration.

    National Endowment for the Humanities

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) supports research, education and public programs in the humanities. Volunteer positions may be available to students majoring in the humanities.

    National Institute for Literacy

    The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) works to enable every adult with literacy needs to receive services of the highest quality. Volunteer positions may be available to undergraduate students interested in literacy issues.

    National Labor Relations Board

    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administers the nation’s principal labor law, the National Labor Relations Act. Paid and volunteer positions may be available to law, graduate and undergraduate students majoring in such fields as labor relations, industrial relations, personnel administration, business administration, economics, labor economics, political science, accounting and/or labor law.

    National Mediation Board

    The National Mediation Board assists in maintaining a free flow of commerce in the railroad and airline industries by resolving conflicts that could disrupt travel or imperil the economy. Volunteer internships may be available to graduate students pursuing degrees in conflict resolution or labor-management relations and to law students with an interest in alternative dispute resolution.

    National Science Foundation

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) promotes the progress of science and engineering through programs that invest over $3.3 billion per year in almost 20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering. Paid and volunteer opportunities in clerical, science and computer-related positions may be available.

    National Transportation Safety Board

    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates transportation accidents, determines the possible cause(s), issues safety recommendations and studies transportation safety issues. Paid and volunteer opportunities in administrative and technical positions may be available to qualified undergraduate students.

    Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation

    The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation works to revitalize declining lower-income communities and provide affordable housing for low-income residents. Paid and volunteer opportunities may be available to graduate and undergraduate students.

    Nuclear Regulatory Commission

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licenses and regulates civilian use of nuclear materials to protect public health and safety and the environment. The NRC Intern Program is a two-year program that includes structured technical training, developmental assignments and optional courses. Interns are recruited primarily from colleges and universities with established reputations for strong engineering or health physics programs. The Honor Law Graduate Program provides valuable opportunities to lawschool graduates. Participants in the program are exposed to the entire range of issues facing the NRC through a formal rotation and training program.

    Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

    The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission works to ensure the timely and fair resolution of cases involving the alleged exposure of American workers to unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. A limited number of summer volunteer positions may be available to second year law students.

    Overseas Private Investment Corporation

    The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is an independent U.S. government agency tht sells investment services to assist U.S. companies investing in some 140 emerging economies around the world. OPIC is a self-sustaining government corporation that assists U.S. private investment overseas because it is in America's economic and strategic interest. Graduate students are given first consideration for internships, but there are a number of internships available for undergraduates as well.

    Peace Corps

    The Peace Corps promotes world peace and friendship, helps men in women in other countries to meet their needs and promotes understanding between Americans and the countries served by Peace Corps volunteers. Paid and volunteer internship positions may be available. The intern experience includes clerical work, research assistance and training assistance.

    Postal Rate Commission

    The Postal Rate Commission submits recommended decisions to the United States Postal Service Governors on postage rates, fees and mail classifications. Paid internships may be available to undergraduate and graduate students.

    Railroad Retirement Board

    The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers comprehensive retirement, survivor, unemployment and sickness benefit programs for the nation’s railroad workers and their families. Volunteer positions in Chicago and paid positions at various field offices may be available to undergraduate students.

    Securities and Exchange Commission

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) administers federal securities laws that seek to provide protection to investors, ensure that securities markets are fair and honest and provide the means to enforce securities laws through sanctions. The agency offers both a Summer Intern Program and a year-round internship program with both paid and volunteer positions.

    Small Business Administration

    The Small Business Administration (SBA) aids, counsels, assists and protects the interests of small businesses; preserves free competitive enterprise; and maintains and strengthens the nation’s overall economy. Paid and volunteer internships may be available to students at least 16 years of age.

    Smithsonian Institution

    The Smithsonian Institution is an independent trust of the United States holding over 140 million artifacts and specimens in its museums, galleries and the National Zoo. Paid and volunteer internship opportunities may be available to undergraduate and graduate students.

    Social Security Administration

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages the nation’s social insurance program, consisting of retirement, survivors and disability insurance programs, commonly known as Social Security. The agency also administers cash assistance programs to people with limited incomes and resources. Student employment positions may be available in the Charlotte SSA office.

    Tennessee Valley Authority

    The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) conducts a unified program of resource development for the advancement of economic growth in the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. Approximately 120 paid positions may be available to students who have completed their freshman year of undergraduate studies. Interns work principally in the agency’s nuclear, fossil hydro, transmission, customer service, information systems, and environmental facilities.

    U.S. Agency for International Development

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (U.S. AID) administers foreign economic and humanitarian assistance programs in countries worldwide. Intern positions may be available to graduate and undergraduate students in the Washington office.

    U.S. Information Agency

    The mission of the U.S. Information Agency (USIA) is to broaden the dialogue between Americans, their institutions and their counterparts abroad. Volunteer positions may be available to college students.

    The White House

    The White House is home to the president and his family and serves to facilitate the president’s interaction with Congress, the heads of executive agencies, the press and the general public. Undergraduate juniors and seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and displayed a commitment to public service are encouraged to apply for the White House Intern Program.

    Internship opportunities are also available through the Executive Office of the president:

    Council of Economic Advisers

    The Council of Economic Advisers performs an analysis and appraisal of the national economy for the purpose of providing policy recommendations to the president. Graduate and undergraduate students with a strong economic background are encouraged to apply for volunteer positions.

    Council on Environmental Quality

    The Council on Environmental Quality formulates and recommends national policies to promote the improvement of the environment. Law, graduate and undergraduate students who are committed to the preservation of the environment are encouraged to apply for volunteer positions.

    Office of Management and Budget

    The Office of Management and Budget evaluates, formulates and coordinates management procedures and program objectives within and among federal departments and agencies. It also controls the administration of the federal budget, while routinely providing the president with recommendations regarding budget proposals and relative legislative enactments. Paid summer internships may be available to graduate students pursuing degrees in public policy, public administration, business, finance, economics, law or a related field. There may be a limited number of clerical assignments for undergraduate students.

    Office of Science and Technology Policy

    The Office of Science and Technology Policy is responsible for advising the president on science and technology issues. The Office also develops science and technology policies and budgets that are coordinated across federal agencies. Internships may be available in the Director’s office, as well as in four technical divisions: National Security and International Affairs; Technology; Environment; and Science. Graduate and undergraduate students with a strong background in science and technology are encouraged to apply for volunteer positions.

    Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is responsible for directing all trade negotiations between the United States and other countries. It also formulates the nation’s trade policy. Volunteer positions may be available to graduate, law and undergraduate students.