Junior Fellows Program- U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of International Affairs (IA)

 The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of International Affairs (IA) is now accepting applications for our Junior Fellows Program.  This is a two-year program for new college graduates to work shaping international economic policy for the United States. 

 

We are currently accepting applications through October 30, 2020.  Applications will be evaluated in December 2020 for fellows to start in summer 2021 (or at a mutually agreed alternative time).  We are attaching a flyer that provides more detail about the program as well as “How to Apply” instructions.

 

Strong candidates will have recently received – or will soon receive – a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework in economics, public policy, finance, or international relations.  However, a major or concentration in these fields is not necessary for consideration. IA is committed to attracting and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognize that different perspectives and experiences among our employees are workforce strengths, and holistically evaluate each candidate’s basis of public policy motivation, academic achievement, ability to bring perspectives that could benefit our work, and professional recommendations.  As such, we especially encourage submissions from groups traditionally less represented in economics.

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and two recommendations attesting to academic qualifications and career potential to IAFellows@treasury.gov by October 30, 2020. In the email, candidates should (A) indicate a desired state date; (b) confirm they hold U.S. citizenship (must be able to provide documentation); (C) note veteran's preference, if applicable; and (D) a resume that demonstrates 52 weeks (2,080 hours) of paid or unpaid experience relevant to the  duties described above. 

Note that there is no need to limit the resume to one page. To demonstrate that the candidate meets the requisite relevant experience and hours, please expand on duties performed for each
professional or extracurricular job or activity listed (volunteer work, work study, etc.). Please also include the time period when the job or activity took place with the average number of hours per week, (e.g., June 2020 to August 2020, avg. 30 hours per week).

Candidates passing a first round of screening will be asked to respond to two short essay
questions. Applications will be evaluated in December 2020 for fellows to start in summer 2021
(or at a mutually agreed alternative time). To be hired, candidates must be able to obtain and
maintain a national security clearance.

Please contact IAFellows@treasury.gov with questions or requests for assistance.