DOI Office of the Secretary Internship Program - Spring 2027

DOI Office of the Secretary Internship Program - Spring 2027 at Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Department of the Interior. Grade: 00-00. Applications close 2026-11-22.

Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Office of the Secretary Internship Program (OSIP) is an unpaid, in-person opportunity at Interior headquarters in Washington, DC. OSIP volunteers are placed within participating Office of the Secretary offices to support Interior's mission, gain hands-on experience, and develop career-ready skills. Visit www.doi.gov/OSIP to learn more.

Duties

• The Office of the Secretary Internship Program (OSIP) places current students and recent graduates within DOI headquarters in Washington, DC, giving them a front-row seat to the work of the Office of the Secretary.
• OSIP provides a structured internship experience through meaningful assignments, professional development, networking, and exposure to the operations of the Department.
• Program Details Unpaid, full-time, in-person in at DOI Headquarters in Washington, DC.
• Spring 2027 Internships begin February 1st, 2027 and conclude May 7th, 2027.
• All internships include orientation, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Support headquarters-level offices in areas such as policy, operations, communications, data analysis, research, and mission support.
• What You'll Gain Meaningful public service experience that strengthens federal career readiness.
• Engaging workshops covering federal resume writing, interviewing, navigating USAJOBS, and career panels.
• Exposure to senior DOI leadership and mission-critical programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to work aligned with Interior's mission and Administration priorities.
• A supportive cohort environment, encouraging collaboration and community among interns.

Qualifications

You will be considered based on your knowledge, skills or abilities related to program and project needs. To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

• Student or Recent Graduate Status: Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program -or- have graduated within the prior two years from an accredited institution. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Citizenship: Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States).
• Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a suitability review and receive a favorable determination based on information provided in their security forms, a credit report, and fingerprint check to determine suitability for Federal employment.

Additional requirements

Conditions of Program To participate in this Program:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Commit to participating as an unpaid full-time volunteer through the duration of the internship which will last February 1st through May 7th, 2027.
• Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Department of the Interior.
• Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 11/22/2026 of the announcement 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. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents (e.g. letter of recommendation, transcripts, or cover letter) to be included with your application package. 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 assessment which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online assessment, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You can view the assessment here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13095923 To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all 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://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52879898157843-How-to-see-your-application-and-job-status/. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations should be sent to the vacancy contact listed below.