Student Trainee (Information and Arts)
As a Student Trainee (Information and Arts), you will assist staff within the Office of Communications with tasks related to public affairs, writing, editing, web activities, photography, videography, and/or social media.
Responsibilities
- Participate in research and information collection for specific writing assignments and perform other similar tasks to learn the basic methods, procedures, and techniques of the public affairs field.
- Assist in coordinating social media and web activities, updating internet sites/pages, and producing communication products (videos, articles, newsletters), as needed.
- Assist in developing partner engagement plans and identifying new partners and appropriate contacts within organizations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position. You must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. You must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement before starting employment. You must be 16 years old to be employed by the Federal government.
Qualifications
ALL PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:
To be eligible for the CMS Pathways - Summer Internship Program, an individual must be enrolled and seeking a degree (e.g., diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution/program on a full or half-time basis for the upcoming SPRING 2020 semester. Additional proof of enrollment for the upcoming SUMMER 2020 or FALL 2020 semester will be required before a final job offer can be extended. Click here for a definition of a qualifying education institution/program.
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Possess and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the unweighted 4.0 scale. GPA is based on current enrollment. GPA 2.95 is rounded to 3.0 and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. NOTE: Students enrolled in a school or college that utilizes a Pass/Fail grading system are required to submit an unofficial transcript which must include the Institutions legend that documents the Pass/Fail equivalency.
TRANSCRIPTS or other applicable education documents (e.g., acceptance letter) are required at the time of application to verify program eligibility.