US Agency For International Development (USAID) The Pathways Internship Program 2024
Host
USAID
Target Audience
International Applicants
Introduction
USAID offers paid internships and fellowship opportunities to qualified, talented students and recent graduates.We draw enthusiastic and forward-thinking interns from a wide variety of fields of study. Interns generally work in one of USAID’s offices in Washington, D.C., supporting programs in fields such as economic growth, agriculture, education, health, environment, democracy and governance, conflict prevention, and humanitarian assistance.]
US Agency For International Development (USAID) The Pathways Internship Program 2024
Work as an Intern or a Fellow at USAID
The work assigned to an Intern or a Fellow varies in complexity by educational experience and may include:
- Research
- Writing program memoranda
- Drafting documents
- Facilitating meetings and special events
- Attending program discussions in the Agency, at the Department of State, or on Capitol Hill
- Communicating about program issues with USAID field Missions abroad, and with USAID’s many stakeholders and the general public
- Participating in employee engagement and mentoring events
Paid Internship Opportunities
Pathways Internship Program
The Pathways Internship Program is a paid internship designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions—from high school to graduate level—with opportunities to work in agencies and explore federal careers while still in school and getting paid for the work performed. Internships offer students invaluable hands-on experience and exposure to careers in the public service and international development.
Internships run for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. During the school year, interns are permitted to select from a 20-hour, 25-hour, and full-time work schedule; in the summer interns generally work full-time. These positions are temporary and do not convert into permanent positions. The new Career Internship Program offers the students the opportunity to work until they graduate from their educational programs. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the Civil Service, though this is not a guarantee.
Announcements are posted on USAJobs several months before the internship start date to give students the opportunity to obtain the required security clearances before starting.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident. Non-citizens may apply. (Must be U.S. citizen prior to conversion to competitive appointment)
- Must be at least 16 years of age by the closing date of the announcement
- Must maintain student eligibility for duration of internship*
- Must be enrolled or plan on enrolling in the current or upcoming semester in an accredited (Verify Accreditation):
- High school
- Associate’s
- Bachelor’s
- Master’s
- Professional
- Doctorate
- Vocational/technical
- Certificate (must be equivalent to post-secondary level education and at least one academic year of full-time study)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of the application for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students throughout the internship appointment
*The term ”student” indicates a person who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled as a degree-seeker in an accredited college or university at least half-time. Some positions may also accept currently enrolled high school students. Note: Students may apply for positions that are unrelated to their degree programs.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for this position:
- At the GS-01 grade level: You must be enrolled in a high school or GED program.
- At the GS-02 grade level: You must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- At the GS-03 grade level: You must have completed one full academic year of post-high school study.
- At the GS-04 grade level: You must have completed two full academic years of post-high school study or an associate’s degree.
How to Apply
Once an announcement is posted on USAJobs, candidates must complete applications (to include all required documents) electronically.
Candidates have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement to complete the application process. This includes submitting the online application as well as any required documents as defined in the Required Documents section in the listed announcement. Candidates should complete their applications the day the announcement opens to ensure they receive consideration. If candidates fail to submit all of the required documents or submit their applications late, they will be disqualified for consideration of employment.
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