Student Volunteer

Student Volunteer at National Labor Relations Board · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations. Grade: 00-00. Applications close 2027-11-02.

Summary

These positions are part of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Student Volunteer Program. The purpose of these positions is to provide students the opportunity to learn about the NLRB, gain valuable on the job work experience by exposing them to the full-range of the Agency's legal practices, and if desired, earn credit towards their degree for their volunteer service. For more information regarding the NLRB's Student Volunteer Program, please click here.

Duties

• As a Student Volunteer, your typical work assignments may include:
• Conducting Legal Research
• Assisting with Conducting Unfair Labor Practice Investigations
• Assisting with Conducting Union Elections
• Interpreting Case Law
• Performing Case Evaluation
• Preparing and Presenting Reports of Findings
• Preparing Disposition Letters and Memorandums
• Presenting Oral and Written Reports of Cases
• Organizing, Analyzing, and Managing Case Files
• Providing General Administrative Support

Qualifications

All eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application. To be a Student Volunteer, you must meet the below eligibility requirements: 1. Be at least 16 years old; and 2. Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited academic institution on an at least part-time basis. *A transcript showing proof of current enrollment is required to be submitted with your application package. Prior to onboarding, proof of enrollment for the semester of your volunteer service is required to verify your eligibility status as a Student.*

The Ideal Candidate for Student Volunteer Legal or Field Examiner positions will have education of and/or experience with labor law/employment law. The candidate possesses strong research and writing skills to be able to conduct legal research and prepare reports of their findings. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.

The Ideal Candidate for Student Volunteer Administrative Professional positions will have education of and/or experience performing a variety of administrative duties of an office. The candidate possesses analytical skills to compile and analyze charts, tables, statistical reports and other data. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.

Education

Student Volunteer Program Education Requirement Must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate at an accredited college; professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying academic institution on a full-time or part-time basis.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website - click here.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website - click here. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: 1. Completed Assessment Questionnaire 2. Resume 3. Transcript (proof of current enrollment (part-time or full-time)) 4. Writing Sample (required for applicants applying for Legal and Field Examiner positions)

Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USAJOBS for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.