Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan, Camp Courtney Okinawa, Japan, Camp Foster, Japan, Camp Kinser, Japan, Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station, Japan, Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan, Kure, Japan, Misawa AFB, Japan, Sagami General Depot, Japan, Sagamihara Housing Area, Japan, Sasebo Naval Base, Japan, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Yokota Air Base, Japan, Zama, Camp Zama, Japan
Salary Range: $17.78 - $20.75 Per Hour
Job Summary: SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 90 days, No appointment will exceed 30-SEPTEMBER-2026 regardless of appointment date. Students must meet eligibility and requirements by the announcement close date. Anticipated employment period is June to September 30, 2026. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
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Qualifications: Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Internship Program Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited education. For this internship, you must be able to work an Intermittent Work Schedule. Position is temporary not to exceed 30 September 2026. This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation. Interns will be assigned tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation in a real world work environment. In order to qualify you must first meet the Internship Program eligibility: 1. Student Status: Current students in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate, including certain home-school curricula. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic course load. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled. 2. Grade Point Average: You must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher each semester. Qualifications This position requires good hand and eye coordination, alertness, integrity, tact, and courtesy, as well as the skill to operate simple equipment repetitively and requiring little or no previous training or experience. The screen-out element for this position is Reliability and Dependability. The basic qualification needed for these jobs is willingness to do low-level work. Workers may do several types of simple tasks over a period of time. One task is completed before a new assignment is given. The job element method is used to match what you can do against what the work requires. To be considered you must provide appropriate supporting documentation/information from your school. See Required Documents for more information. Physical requirements: (1) Frequently lift, push, pull, carry, and handle commissary products weighing up 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers or by using weight handling equipment. (2) Prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. Work conditions: - Most of the work is performed in the store display area, which is well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. - Aisles are often crowded with customers and grocery carts. - When working in the storage or receiving area, may be exposed to hot or cold weather, or damp or drafty conditions. - May be exposed to differences in temperature when storing in or retrieving items from chill or frozen storage rooms. - There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slipping on wet floors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Follow Directions in a Shop Ability To Handle Weights and Loads Dexterity and Safety Reliability And Dependability
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/15/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951718). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-15