Saturday, January 1, 2005

Federal Government Internships

Federal Government Internships

Federal government internships provide a wide variety of options to students seeking exposure to federal bureaucracy. Interns can combine interests in specific policy areas to help build skills in research, analysis, leadership or outreach. Additionally, interns have the opportunity to work in any facet of the federal government: executive branch, judicial branch, legislative branch, or governmental agencies and departments.

Administrative Office of the United States Courts (Federal Government)

This federal judicial office was created in 1939 in order to support the operation of the United States Court system. It provides many services to the court – including legal, financial, and administrative support – as well as implementing and executing Judicial Conference policies. . The agency's lawyers, public administrators, accountants, systems engineers, analysts, architects, statisticians, and other staff provide a long list of professional services to meet the needs of judges and the more than 32,000 Judiciary employees working in more than 800 locations nationwide. Interns have assisted in the budgeting and assessment process, as well as reviewing financial data reports.
Internship last offered: Fall 2014

Bureau of Economic Analysis (Federal Gov.)

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that provides important economic statistics including the gross domestic product of the United States. BEA is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System. Its stated mission is to "promote a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic data in an objective and cost-effective manner."
Internship last offered: Fall 2011

Congressional Research Service (Federal Government, Research/Development)

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) provides policy and legal analysis to members of the United States Congress, regardless of party affiliation. The CRS is committed to ensuring that committees and members of Congress always have access to the nation’s best thinking. Through the CRS’s three internship programs (Law Clerk, Student Diversity, and Volunteer), interns can learn about the legislative process and get experience writing analytical reports and memoranda. Interns often work with professional staff to research policy-related issues and questions.
Internship last offered: Spring 2015

Economic Development Administration- Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Federal Government)

Housed within the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) works to foster a more innovative U.S. economy focused on turning new ideas and inventions into products and technologies that spur job growth and competitiveness while promoting economic development. Created by former Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and made official by Congress through the America Competes Act of 2010, the OIE promotes and supports high-growth entrepreneurship, accelerates commercialization of federally funded research, works with other agencies and the White House to collaborate on policies and programs to support entrepreneurship and commercialization, supports the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE), which is chaired by the Secretary of Commerce, and leads the Regional Innovation Strategies Program.
Internship last offered: Spring 2016

Environmental Protection Agency (Advocacy, Federal Gov.)

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. To do this they develop and enforce regulations, give grants, study environmental issues, teach people about the environment and publish information.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

Federal Communication Commission (Federal Gov.)

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011

Federal Emergency Management Agency (Federal Gov.)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Internship information: http://www.fema.gov/internships
Internship last offered: Spring 2010

Federal Labor Relations Authority (Federal Government)

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an administration agency that mediates labor relations between the federal government and its employees. The FLRA mission is to resolve complaints of unfair labor practices, determine the appropriateness of units for labor organization representation, adjudicate exceptions to arbitrators’ awards, adjudicate legal issues relating to the duty to bargain, and resolve impasses during negotiations. Interested students should go to https://www.usajobs.gov if interested in a position with this agency.
Internship last offered: Spring 2015

Federal Student Aid (U.S. Department of Education) (Education, Federal Gov.)

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. Federal Student Aid, provides more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011

Federal Trade Commission- Bureau of Competition (Federal Government)

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition enforces the nation's antitrust laws, which form the foundation of our free market economy. The Federal Trade Commission Act and the Clayton Act, both passed by Congress in 1914, give the Commission authority to enforce the antitrust laws. The Bureau of Competition investigates potential law violations and seeks legal remedies in federal court or before the FTC's administrative law judges. The Bureau also serves as a resource for policy makers on competition issues, and works closely with foreign competition agencies to promote sound and consistent outcomes in the international arena.
Internship last offered: Spring 2016

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Federal Gov.)

The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, and veterinary products.
Internship last offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2012

House Armed Services Committee (Federal Government)

The oversight responsibilities of the Committee on Armed Services are conducted throughout the calendar year. They are instrumental in the committee's consideration of the annual defense authorization bill, which covers the breadth of the operations of the Department of Defense as well as the national security functions of the Department of Energy and other related areas. The annual national defense budget involves millions of military and civilian personnel, thousands of facilities, and hundreds of agencies, departments, and commands located throughout the world. Contingency operations related to the global war on terrorism will continue to expand the range of topics requiring committee oversight including strategic, operational, and budgetary issues of great scope and complexity.
Internship last offered: Fall 2015

House Committee on Science, Space and Technology (Federal Gov.)

Created after the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, this committee was the first standing committee created in the House in 11 years and the first committee since 1892 to be established for an entirely new area of jurisdiction. Today the Committee has jurisdiction over much of the non-defense Federal research and development (R&D) portfolio, exclusive jurisdiction over the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
Internship last offered: Spring 2013

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Defense, Federal Gov.)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Created in 2003, ICE's primary mission is to promote homeland security and public safety through the criminal and civil enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration.
Internship information: http://www.ice.gov/careers/internships/
Internship last offered: Spring 2011

Institute for National Strategic Studies (Defense, Federal Gov.)

The Institute for National Strategic Studies conducts research for officials such as the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Through their six research centers they support the national strategic components of the academic programs at the National Defense University and provide outreach to other US governmental agencies and the broader national security community.
Internship last offered: Fall 2012

Millennium Challenge Corporation (Federal Government)

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a foreign aid agency that aims to reduce global poverty. MCC provides eligible countries with large grants to help countries reduce poverty through achieving sustainable economic growth. Aid from their compacts and threshold programs goes toward sectors deemed a priority by the receiving country in areas such as: agriculture, transportation, water, health, finance, anticorruption, land rights and access, and education. MCC offers internships in areas such as: Administration and Finance; Policy and Evaluation; Compact Operations; Congressional and Public Affairs; and General Counsel.
Internship last offered: Spring 2015

NASA Headquarters (Federal Gov.)

The NASA Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs provides executive leadership, direction, and coordination of all communications and relationships, both legislative and non-legislative, between NASA and the United States Congress as well as state and local governments.
Internship last offered: Fall 2012

National Defense University (Defense, Education, Federal Gov.)

The National Defense University is America's pre-eminent institution for national security and joint professional military education, research, outreach and strategic studies. The internship program gives participants the opportunity to learn from professionals working together to educate senior military and civilian leaders in areas such as national security strategy, joint and multinational operations and regional defense strategies.
Internship information: http://www.ndu.edu/aa/internship.cfm
Internship last offered: Spring 2010, Spring 2016

National Education Association (Federal Gov.)

The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the United States. This union represents public school teachers, as well as faculty and staff from colleges and universities. Their mission is to advocate for education professionals to help the nation prepare each student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world. With its headquarters in DC, students have the opportunity conduct research, attend Capitol Hill briefings, analyze data and participate in policy meetings.
Internship last offered: Spring 2014

Office of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Congressman Cummings represents Maryland’s 7th District and serves as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He is also a senior member of the Joint Economic Committee and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He serves on both the subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and the subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Internship last offered: Fall 2012

Office of Congressman John Delaney (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Congressman Delaney was elected in 2012 as the only former CEO of a publically traded company serving in the House of Representatives. He represents Maryland’s 6th Congressional district and serves the House Committee on Financial Services and the Joint Economic Committee. Congressman Delaney’s primary focus in office is to restore the nation’s economic competitiveness.
Internship last offered: Fall 2013

Office of Congresswoman Donna Edwards (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Congresswoman Donna Edwards serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee where she sits on the subcommittee on Highways and Transit, the subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and the subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Additionally she serves on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee where she is the ranking member of the subcommittee on space. She is also a member of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
Internship last offered: N/A

Office of Congressman Andy Harris (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Congressman Andy Harris represents the 1st District of Maryland. He serves on the Committee on Appropriations and on the following subcommittees: Commerce, Justice, Science, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Legislative Branch.
Internship last offered: N/A

Office of Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Congressman Steny Hoyer represents Maryland’s 5th District and serves as the House Minority Whip. As House Democratic Whip, he is the second-ranking member of the House Democratic Leadership. He is charged with mobilizing the party vote on important legislation, acting as a liaison between Members and the Democratic Leadership, and coordinating strategy within the Caucus.
Internship last offered: Spring 2010, Fall 2013, Spring 2014

Office of Congressman A. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger has represented Maryland’s 2nd District since 2003. The district covers parts of Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Harford County, Howard County and Baltimore City. He serves as the Ranking Member of the Intelligence Committee.
Internship last offered: N/A

Office of Congressman John Sarbanes (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Serving Maryland’s 3rd District since 2007, Congressman John Sarbanes is on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and sits on the subcommittee on Health and the subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. As a leader on the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Task Force, Congressman Sarbanes is raising awareness among his colleagues in the Congress about the perils facing the Bay.
Internship last offered: Spring 2009

Office of Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Congressman Chris Van Hollen represents Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. He serves as the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee. In this position, he serves as a key point person on budget and economic legislation in the House.
Internship last offered: N/A

Office of the First Lady of the United States (Federal Gov.)

The Office of the First Lady of the United States is part of the Executive Office of the President and is in charge of helping the First Lady carry out her duties in the White House. The Office is also in charge of all social and ceremonial events of the White House. Interns have the opportunity to work with staff to develop the First Lady’s role in important policy issues, help manage her schedule, respond to letters, or assist in planning White House events.
Internship last offered: Spring 2014

Office of Senator Ben Cardin (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Senator Ben Cardin chairs both the Water and Wildlife subcommittee of EPW and the East Asian and Pacific Affairs subcommittee of the Foreign Relations Committee. Additionally, he serves on the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. He has been in office since 2007.
Internship last offered: Spring 2014

Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (MD) (Federal Gov.)

Senator Barbara Mikulski serves as the chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; she is the chairwoman for the subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science. Additionally, she serves as a senior member of both the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. She has served since 1987.
Internship last offered: N/A

Office of the Attorney General (Federal Gov., Law)

The Attorney General represents the United States in general legal matters and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the government when requested.
Internship last offered: Spring 2010

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (Federal Gov.)

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee was established in 1816 as one of the original ten standing committees of the Senate. Some of the subcommittees include Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Subcommittee on African Affairs and the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere and Global Narcotics.
Internship last offered: Spring 2010

Transportation Security Administration (Federal Gov.)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that exercises authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States. Following September 11, 2001, TSA was created to strengthen the security of the nation’s transportation systems and ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce.
Internship last offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2015, Spring 2016

U.S. Agency for International Development (Diplomatic, Federal Gov., Humanitarian)

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States federal government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid. USAID seeks to "extend a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country." It operates in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe.
Internship last offered: Spring 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

U.S. Attorney's Office (Law, Federal Gov.)

The United States Attorneys serve as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. They are they chief federal law enforcement officers in each of the 94 districts across the United States and are involved in civil litigation where the United States is a party.
Internship last offered: Spring 2014

U.S. Census Bureau (Federal Gov.)

The United States Census Bureau is the principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The primary mission of the Census Bureau is conducting the U.S. Census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population.
Internship last offered: Spring 2012

U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission (Federal Gov.)

The U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000. It is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and submitting to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, and to provide recommendations to Congress for legislative and administrative action.
Internship last offered: Spring 2009

U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (Federal Gov.)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. Their mission is to provide accurate and useful information, grant immigration and citizen benefits, promote awareness of citizenship, and ensure integrity of the system.
Internship last offered: Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (Defense, Federal Gov.)

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. USCIS aims to strengthen the security and integrity of the immigration system, support immigrants' integration and participation in American civic culture, and promote flexible and sound immigration policies and programs.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011

U.S. Department of Commerce (Federal Gov.)

The mission of the Department of Commerce (DOC) Internship Program is to engage and empower developing leaders with an interest in public service. The program will expose students to opportunities in the Federal Government and the potential to find passion in a career in public service. Interns will gain unique experience though their placement in one of several DOC offices.
Internship last offered: Fall 2011

U.S. Department of Education (Education, Federal Gov.)

Created in 1980, U.S. Department of Education’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Internship opportunities range from policy analysis and finance to legal work and intergovernmental relations.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

U.S. Department of Energy (Federal Gov.)

The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure the America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. This Department offers internships in in a wide range of professional disciplines: from science and engineering to business and program analysis.
Internship last offered: Fall 2013, Spring 2014

U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (Federal Gov., Law)

The Office of the Inspector General’s mission is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services programs as well as the health and welfare of program beneficiaries. OIG develops and distributes resources to assist the health care industry in its efforts to comply with the Nation’s fraud and abuse laws and to educate the public about fraudulent activities.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Federal Gov.)

The Department of Homeland Security’s mission is to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. The Department offers internships ranging from health and science to public affairs.
Internship last offered: Spring 2010, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Federal Gov.)

Created in 1956 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers and meet the need for quality affordable rental homes.
Internship last offered: Spring 2012

U.S. Department of the Interior (Federal Gov.)

The U.S. Department of the Interior uses science to manage and sustain America’s lands, water, wildlife, and energy resources, honors the nation’s responsibilities to tribal nations, and advocates for America’s island communities.
Internship last offered: Spring 2011

U.S. Department of Justice (Federal Gov., Law)

The Department of Justice is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice, equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries. The Department is led by the Attorney General. Prospective interns have the opportunity to apply for the DOJ Pathways program.
Internship last offered: Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015

U. S. Department of Labor (Federal Gov.)

The Department of Labor seeks to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Internship last offered: Spring 2012, Fall 2014

U.S. Department of State (Federal Gov.)

As the first executive department established in 1789, the State Department is responsible for international relations of the United States. Its mission is to advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic and secure world composed of states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.
Internship last offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014

U.S. Department of the Treasury (Federal Gov.)

The Treasury Department is the executive agency responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States. The Department is responsible for a wide range of activities such as advising the President on economic and financial issues, encouraging sustainable economic growth, and fostering improved governance in financial institutions. Established by an Act of Congress in 1789 to manage government revenue, the Department is administered by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Internship last offered: Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Federal Gov.)

The Department of Veterans Affairs supports veterans in their time after service by providing certain benefits and assistance. The Department is split into three subdivisions: Veteran’s Health Administration, Veteran’s Benefit Administration, and National Cemetery Administration. The Department uses the Pathways Program for student internships.
Internship last offered: Fall 2009

U.S. Mint (Federal Gov.)

The primary mission of the United States Mint is to serve the American people by manufacturing, distributing, and circulating precious metals, collectible coins, national medals, and providing security over assets entrusted to them. They offer internships over a wide variety of interests including law, communications, marketing and engineering.
Internship last offered: Spring 2009

U.S. Secret Service (Federal Gov.)

The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and more than 150 offices throughout the United States and abroad. The Secret Service was established in 1865. Today, the agency is mandated by Congress to carry out dual missions: protection of national and visiting foreign leaders, and criminal investigations.
Internship last offered: Fall 2009

The White House (Federal Gov.)

The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation. The Program provides interns an opportunity to gain valuable professional experience, build leadership skills, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
Internship last offered: Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014

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