DOI Office of the Secretary Internship Program Spring 2027

Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Office of the Secretary Internship Program (OSIP) is an unpaid in-person opportunity at Interior headquarters in Washington DC. OSIP volunteers are placed within participating Office of the Secretary offices to support Interiors mission gain hands-on experience and develop career-ready skills. Visit to learn more.

Duties

The Office of the Secretary Internship Program (OSIP) places current students and recent graduates within DOI headquarters in Washington DC giving them a front-row seat to the work of the Office of the Secretary. OSIP provides a structured internship experience through meaningful assignments professional development networking and exposure to the operations of the Department.

Program Details

• Unpaid full-time in-person in at DOI Headquarters in Washington DC.
• Spring 2027 Internships begin February 1st 2027 and conclude May 7th 2027.
• All internships include orientation professional development workshops and networking opportunities.
• Support headquarters-level offices in areas such as policy operations communications data analysis research and mission support.

What Youll Gain

• Meaningful public service experience that strengthens federal career readiness.
• Engaging workshops covering federal resume writing interviewing navigating USAJOBS and career panels.
• Exposure to senior DOI leadership and mission-critical programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to work aligned with Interiors mission and Administration priorities.
• A supportive cohort environment encouraging collaboration and community among interns.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Program
To participate in this Program:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Commit to participating as an unpaid full-time volunteer through the duration of the internship which will last February 1st through May 7th 2027.
• Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Department of the Interior.
• Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.

Qualifications

You will be considered based on your knowledge skills or abilities related to program and project needs.

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

• Student or Recent Graduate Status: Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program -or- have graduated within the prior two years from an accredited institution. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

• Citizenship: Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently natives of American Samoa Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States).

• Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a suitability review and receive a favorable determination based on information provided in their security forms a credit report and fingerprint check to determine suitability for Federal employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Intern