Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Program

Overview

The PMF Program is designed to recruit outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. PMF candidates have completed, or are in the process of completing a graduate level or higher course of study from a qualifying college or university.

Program Features

• Rigorous two-year paid full-time positions (Schedule A appointment)
• PMF applicants are appointed to GS-9/11/12 positions based on applicant
qualifications and agency needs. Upon successful completion of the program's
second year, applicants can be converted to a competitive service position.

During the two-year appointment, the applicant must complete:

◦ Formal classroom training of 160 hours
◦ Mandatory 4-6 month developmental assignment
◦ Rotations of 1-6 months in duration (Optional)
◦ Development of an Individual Developmental Plan (IDP)

This program offers challenging work assignments, the potential for accelerated promotions, and opportunities to network with other future leaders.

More information

To learn more and apply, please visit the Office of Personnel Management:
https://www.pmf.opm.gov/

Legal Employment Opportunities with the Office of the General Counsel

Honors Program
The General Counsel’s Honors Program serves as the cornerstone for entry-level attorney hiring by the Department of Homeland Security. This program offers highly qualified third-year law students; graduate law students (applying in the fall of the last year of their graduate law study); and judicial law clerks the opportunity to start their legal career by addressing some of the most critical and controversial issues facing our nation today.

Honors Program Attorneys will be hired for a two-year term, and during that time may have the opportunity to work in the headquarters Office of the General Counsel and other participating component legal offices within the Office of the General Counsel. These include legal offices within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the United States Coast Guard. All of the offices in which Honors Program Attorneys will serve during their two-year term are located in the Washington D.C. area. Honors Program Attorneys who achieve satisfactory performance ratings will be eligible for full-time positions at the conclusion of their two-year term, depending on the Department’s needs and availability of funding.

The Honors Program is highly competitive. The Department selects candidates based on multiple factors including academic achievement, writing skills, law review or moot court experience, legal aid or clinical experience, and employment history. We also consider specialized academic studies, post-graduate studies, as well as employment and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department. We are seeking candidates with a well-rounded background, demonstrated intellectual and analytical abilities, and excellent judgment.

The responsibilities of the Department offer Honors Program Attorneys experience in a variety of practice areas. These include, but are not limited to, litigation, administrative law, commercial law, procurement law, legislative and regulatory drafting, maritime law, immigration law, enforcement law, and national security law. Honors Program Attorneys working for the Department can expect to be given a significant amount of responsibility early in their career, often handling highly visible or legally significant cases on an accelerated basis. Honors Program Attorneys will also participate in a program designed to familiarize them with the operating components within the Department and other federal agencies.

Honors Program Attorneys will also participate in a program designed to familiarize them with the operating components within the Department and other federal agencies. This orientation includes visits to the U.S. Coast Guard Washington Air Station, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Forensic Document Laboratory, and the Customs and Border Protection inspections facility at Dulles International Airport. It also includes visits to the Department of Justice, Department of State, the U.S. Capitol, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Applications for the Honors Program will be accepted online in the fall with hiring decisions expected by January 1, 2011. Subject to the budgetary or security clearance issues individuals selected for the Honors Attorney Program can expect to commence employment with the Department the following October.

For additional information please contact Craig Raynsford, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General Counsel at 202-447-3303.


Summer Law Intern Program
The Summer Law Intern Program is a competitive recruitment program for compensated positions in the headquarters Office of the General Counsel at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington D.C. The Summer Law Intern Program is open to both first- and second-year law students.

The Department selects candidates based on multiple factors including academic achievement, writing skills, law review or moot court experience, legal aid or clinical experience, and other employment history. We also consider specialized academic studies and post-graduate work, in addition to extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department. We seek candidates with a well-rounded background, demonstrated intellectual and analytical abilities, and excellent judgment.

Summer Law Interns may expect to be assigned positions which offer both valuable experience and substantial individual responsibility. Successful candidates will be afforded the opportunity to work in some of the different legal divisions within the Office of the General Counsel including Immigration, Regulatory Affairs, Operations and Enforcement, Legal Counsel, General Law, Technology Programs, National Protection and Programs, and Intelligence. The interns may interact with the client, attend legislative hearings, and meet with attorneys and representatives from other agencies over the course of the summer.

Summer Law Interns will also participate in a program designed to familiarize them with the operating components within the Department and other federal agencies. In the past this has included tours of the DHS Forensic Document Laboratory, the United States Coast Guard Washington Air Station, the Dulles International Airport Port of Entry, the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the Department of State, the United States Capitol and the Supreme Court.

Applications for the Summer Law Intern Program are accepted in the fall with hiring decisions expected by January 1, 2011. Subject to the budgetary or security clearance issues individuals selected for the Summer Law Intern Program can expect to commence employment with the Department following completion of their spring semester.

Address further questions to Craig Raynsford, Attorney Advisor, Office of the General Counsel, at 202-447-3303.

The Department of Homeland Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Volunteer Legal Intern/Extern Program
The Office of the General Counsel accepts volunteer interns and externs during the academic year.

These positions are without compensation but are highly sought after because of the responsibility and experience they offer.

Applications may be made at any time by sending a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to OGCStaffing@dhs.gov

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)

The Student Career Experience Program is a paid internship program providing federal employment opportunites. The Office of intelligence & Analysis is continuosly seeking to recruit students to work in the intelligence career field under this program. I& A plans to recruit for several opportunites in the support career field (areas suach as Budget, Human Capital, Security and Policy) during the fall. Vancancy announcements will be posted on www.usajobs.gov.

The SCEP intership program pprovides work experience which is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals. Students in the SCEP may be noncompetitively converted to term, career, or career-conditional appointments following completion of academic and work experience requirements.

Program Features
Student s are arequired to complete a 640-hour minimum service requirement under the SCEP appointment. Up to 320 hours may be waived for the following:

1. Outstanding academic achievement : a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale,
standing in the top 10 percent of his or her graduating class.
2. Career-related experience gained during active military duty (including the
National Guard and Reserves).

The student:
- Is paid based on his/her education and experience and in accordance with
established pay schedules.
- Is paid for holidays that fall within his/her work schediule and for any
authorized overtime.
- Earns sick and annual leave at authorized rates, be granted military leave
as appropriate, and will be placed on leave without pay during any break in
program approved by an immediate supervisor.
- Is eligible for life insurance and health benefits coverage, provided the
appointment is for a minimum of 1 year, and that the student is in pay status
at least one third of the time from date of the initial appointment to
program completion.

The program is open to students who are enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, as degree-seeking students at an accredited high school, technical. vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school. The SCEP provides maximum flexibility for both students and managers, as the nature of the work need not be related to the student's academic or career goals.

For more information on SCEP program and application procedures please contact your school's Student Employment Director or Coordinator, or visit www.usajobs.gov.

Office of Policy Internship

The Office of Policy is tasked with strengthening homeland secutiry by developing and integrating Department-wide policies in order to better coordinate the Department's overall mission. It is comprised of various components, each charged with a specific task. Components include the Office of Policy Development, Office of Strategic Plans, Office for State and Local Law Enforcement, Office of International Affairs, Office of Immigration Statistics, Private Sector Office, and the Homeland Security Advisory Council. Internship placement is dependent upon the availibility of positions or expressed interests of applicants.

An intern working in the Office of Policy will find their internship challenging, dynamic, and rewarding. you might be asked to perform tasks such as photocopying, data entry, drafting briefs or memoranda, or answering phone calls. Exciting projects include engaging in research, web design, or attending meetings with directors and assistant secretaries. Anyone within the office might have a project for you to work on that may take a few hours, days, or even weeks to complete.

To apply for an internship within the Office of Policy you must be:

- U.S. Citizen
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate accredited college degree program

* If both requirements are not met, applicants will not be considered for a position.

To apply, please email all required items to policyinternship@hq.dhs.gov before 11;59 p.m. of the deadline date:

Fall 2010 - May 15th
Spring 2010 - October 15th
Summer 2010 - February 15th

You may also submit applications via fax to 202-282-9207. Title all files by last name, semester and year appplication.

- Cover letter
- Resume
- 2-5 page writing sample

Additional Items (optional):

- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation

Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

After submitting your application package, the internship coordinators will review your entire package. If your application is considered, the coordinators will contact you to schedule either a phone or in-person interview at your earliest convenience. Internship coordinators select applicants on a rolling basis.

It is recommended that all emailed documents be converted to PDF to ensure easy viewing.

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Internships Opportunity

Now Accepting Summer 2010 Applications

Application Deadline: March 12, 2010

Apply now for the Summer 2010 NAFEO Internship Program. Full-time paid internships are available in Washington, DC. The program dates are June 1, 2010 - August 13, 2010.

Announcement: NAFEO-AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships

Interested in studying abroad? NAFEO and AIFS have joined forces to create a study abroad scholarship for HBCU and PBI students. For more information, click here:


About the NAFEO Internship Program

For over a decade, the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) has facilitated internship assignments in government and industry for students enrolled in historically and predominantly black colleges and universities. Additionally, for interns who are employed in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, NAFEO provides an orientation session at the beginning of each program session, and brings all interns together at least twice during their assignment periods for seminars on a range of topics which enhance the internship experiences. If you are a student looking for opportunities to gain valuable work experience to supplement your coursework, or an employer seeking to diversify your talent pool, recruit and offer internship experiences to African American and other students, you have come to the right place.

Application Requirements
Preference will be given to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at historically or predominantly black colleges and universities. A grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale is required. (Please note that some internships require U.S. citizenship.)

Application requirements are as follows:
• U.S. Citizen
• Complete application
• Current Resume
• Unofficial Transcript- By request only
• Official Transcript- By request only
• Two completed faculty recommendation forms- By request only

Selection Process

In conjunction with NAFEO member institutions, NAFEO staff reviews applications to ensure that applicants are eligible and that the applications are complete. NAFEO staff then refers applications to employing agencies based on the academic disciplines they are seeking. Employing agencies review the applications, conduct interviews if necessary, and make all final selections.

Selected students will be notified by NAFEO staff and provided with an official internship offer.

Stipends and Allowances
For a forty-hour work week, NAFEO interns receive the following pay:

Undergraduate Students $400 per week
Graduate Students $500 per week

Stipends are paid according to a student's classification at the time of application.Roundtrip travel: Students selected for summer internships only who reside outside of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area will receive a travel allowance.

Housing: Housing is provided on an "as needed" basis. All applicants requesting housing must indicate this need on the online application.

Local travel: Summer interns receive a $200 allowance to subsidize daily travel to and from their work assignments. Fall and Spring interns will receive $300.

Congressinal Black Caucus Communications Internship Program

Semester: Fall 2010
Deadline: May 14, 2010 (postmark date)
Program Dates: August 30 - December 10, 2010
To apply online: http://www.cbcfinc.org - Communications Internship Application

Mission
The CBCF Communications Internship Program provides college undergraduates the opportunity to work directly with the press secretary or communications director on Capitol Hill in a CBC member office or congressional committee. This semester-long program seeks to increase minority participation in public relations, journalism, and other media-related fields.

Program Description
The CBCF Communications Internship is a semester-long program for college students who are interested in learning about press and media relations on Capitol Hill. Interns work with the press secretary or communications director in Congressional Black Caucus member offices. Interns contribute substantially to their host offices by researching legislation, preparing press releases, writing op-editorials, writing arguments for a position, organizing and helping to prepare for briefings and forums, and performing various office tasks. Housing and a stipend are provided.

George Washington University’s Semester in Washington Program
CBCF has partnered with George Washington University’s Semester in Washington Program to give CBCF interns an unrivalled experience – both in Washington and the United States. This program offers a combination of hands-on coursework and networking opportunities at some of the most famous addresses in the country. While earning academic credit, CBCF interns work side by side with like-minded peers and professional politicos, and leave the program with the knowledge and skills to become more involved in politics at the local, state and national levels. For more information, videos and testimonials from alumni visit GWU’s website at: www.siwpolitics.gwu.edu.

Qualifications
• U.S. citizen or permit to work in the U.S.
• Currently or recently enrolled in college full-time when applying for program
• Demonstrated professional familiarity with journalism, public relations, or other
media-related fields

Selection Process
Selecting a CBCF Communications Intern is based on a combination of the following criteria:
• Strength of faculty nomination
• Strong writing skills
• Exposure and some work experience in communications fields
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Quality of paper application and interview performance

The selection is highly competitive. Each student must be nominated by a faculty member from his or her institution. Each nominator is asked to submit on behalf of the student: 1) a CBCF nomination form, 2) the student’s resume, 3) two writing samples from the student, and 4) a the student’s transcript. Nominations will be reviewed by a CBCF selection committee, which will contact semi-finalists for phone interviews. CBCF will soon thereafter notify the finalists.

Additional Information
For more information, please call (202) 263-2800 or send an email to internships@cbcfinc.org . Type “Communications Internship Program” in the subject line. Send completed application forms and all required documents to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. Any applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be considered.

Congressional Black Caucus Emerging Leaders Internship Program Sponsored by Wal-Mart

Session: Fall 2010
Deadline: May 14, 2010 (postmark date)
Program Dates: August 30 - December 10, 2010
To apply online: http://www.cbcfinc.org - Emerging Leaders Internship Application

Mission
The goal of the Emerging Leaders Internship Program sponsored by Wal-Mart is to create a corps of trained, young leaders with the skills, outlook and contacts necessary to generate and sustain positive change in Washington, D.C., and their local communities. Alumni will return to their communities knowing what it takes to pass legislation, form public policy and create coalitions. In short, they will leave the program better informed about how politics works and more aware of how they can influence the public policy-making process.

Program Description
The Emerging Leaders Internship Program sponsored by Wal-Mart is a semester-long paid internship for college students. Interns work four days on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies and at non-profit organizations. Past interns have served in various capacities at the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and on House and Senate committees. On Friday afternoons, interns attend educational seminars that focus on domestic and international issues, participate in leadership-training sessions and visit cultural and historical sites in the Washington, D.C., area. Each cohort must complete a team community service project in the surrounding community. CBCF provides housing and a stipend.

George Washington University’s Semester in Washington Program
CBCF has partnered with George Washington University’s Semester in Washington Program to give CBCF interns an unrivalled experience – both in Washington and the United States. This program offers a combination of hands-on coursework and networking opportunities at some of the most famous addresses in the country. While earning academic credit, CBCF interns work side by side with like-minded peers and professional politicos, and leave the program with the knowledge and skills to become more involved in politics at the local, state and national levels. For more information, videos and testimonials from alumni visit GWU’s website at: www.siwpolitics.gwu.edu (Spring semester only).

Qualifications
• U.S. citizen or permit to work in the U.S.
• Currently or recently enrolled in college full-time when applying for program.
• Demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and policy-making process.

Selection Process
Emerging Leader Interns are selected based on the following criteria:
• Solid scholastic achievement
• Strong writing skills
• Community service contributions
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Quality of paper application and, in some instances, interview performance.

The selection is highly competitive. Applications are submitted to CBCF and reviewed by a CBCF selection committee. Finalists are selected and notified by CBCF.

Additional Information
For more information, please call (202) 263-2800 or send an email to internships@cbcfinc.org and type “Emerging Leaders Internship Program” in the subject line.

Send completed application forms and all required documents to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20036. Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be considered.