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Summary The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the U.S. federal court system and the public it serves. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technical, management, administrative, and program support services to the federal courts. Responsibilities The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking student interns with backgrounds or a demonstrated interest in human resources, public affairs, law, business administration (marketing, budget, accounting, etc.), and information technology. The AO Student Internship Program provides valuable work experience and prepares interns for careers in public service. Interns have opportunities to hone their writing, communication, research, analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer service skills and receive valuable networking opportunities with fellow interns, agency employees, and other government employers. This specific internship will be in the Facilities and Security Office (FSO), Resource Management Division (RMD), Duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting with database management related to budget and finance aspects of real estate and court security projects for the Space and Facilities branch. Assisting with managing and organizing data from different sources. Working with Microsoft Excel and other data management applications such as Microsoft Access. Shadowing RMD staff and attending meetings to learn about how the Judiciary works and FSO/RMD's role in fulfilling the Judiciary's mission. Providing RMD staff and leadership with ideas and opinions on processes, procedures, and if there are ways to do things better and/or more efficiently based on past experience or from what has been learned through their studies. Sharing perspectives on the internship experience with FSO staff in the form of a written report and/or a presentation to FSO staff. Attending educational and training sessions to aid with professional development, networking, and learning new skills. Conducting research and assisting with special projects and day-to-day operations. Performing general office tasks. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All new AO interns will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. New interns to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e- verify.gov/. All new AO interns are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment. Qualifications All students in the Student Internship Program must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student, taking at least a half-time academic or technical course load in an accredited 2-year or 4-year program, or in a post-secondary level program. Students must also be in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also: Work well in a team environment. Have very strong organization and communication skills and be detailed oriented. Have a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or WordPerfect. Have excellent writing, reading, and interpersonal skills. Have the ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Have excellent writing, reading, and interpersonal skills, and be able to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. All Student Internship Program participants must be active students. Seniors graduating at the end of the current semester will not be considered unless they are pursuing advanced studies as a degree-seeking student at the beginning of the next semester. Education All students in the Student Internship Program must be enrolled in an accredited school and must be working toward a degree, diploma, certificate, etc. on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States. A transcript is required at the time of application for proof of enrollment and education. Additional Information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits: Student interns are eligible for up to $325 of commuting benefits cost to travel to and from their AO internship. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.