Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

College Intern (Student Volunteer)

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

College Intern (Student Volunteer)

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $0 - $0 Without Compensation

Job Summary: Unpaid internships with the FMC are offered year-round and can last up to 12 months beginning Spring 2026. Duties vary based on the office in which the intern is placed. FMC's Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector. Learn more information about the agency and its offices and bureaus at http://www.fmc.gov.

Major Duties:

  • The duties associated with this position will vary based on the team or office assignments. The following list is to provide applicants with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities. Conducting research on industry practices. Collect, research and analyze relevant information. Drafting memos summarizing research and briefing the Chairman or Commissioner. Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings. Collaborate with others to accomplish goals. Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents. Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, responding to routine inquires. Assist in purchase requisitions and travel requests. Provide administrative support to Human Resources, Financial Management, or other administrative areas. Participation in the implementation of security policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines. Duties of a legal intern may include: Researching and writing legal memoranda, including pleadings and papers Reviewing and analyzing evidence in ongoing investigations Assisting attorneys in preparing investigative testimony, depositions, and discovery

Qualifications: In addition to the key requirements listed in this vacancy announcement, the Student Volunteer must also posses the following qualities: All applicants must meet the basic requirements to be considered eligible by the close of this announcement. Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines. A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Creative thinking with ability to perform analytical and strategic tasks. Note: If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student, your internship will be terminated. The FMC reserves the right to discontinue the volunteer experience at any time.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on March 23, 2026, to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into https://login.usajobs.gov/Access/Transition select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-23