VCS Communications and Marketing Assistant

Summary Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution, and participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled. Responsibilities This project supports the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at VA Central Office by assisting with administrative tasks and helping develop marketing and communications materials for VCS's retail and food service operations. Working closely with VCS leadership, the student will contribute to organizing project information, creating promotional content, supporting outreach efforts, and helping streamline internal communications. Requirements Conditions of Employment To participate in this program you must: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities. Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Commit to volunteering 8-20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days. Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by your agency and academic institution. Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, no stipends, and no hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for. Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees. Qualifications Preferred fields: Marketing, Communication, Graphic Design, Business Administration, Retail Management, Hospitality/Service Management, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations. Baseline skills needed include: Strong writing skills, attention to detail, retail marketing, customer service Education To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. You must attach a copy of your transcripts and proof of enrollment to your application package for verification. You will not be considered if transcripts and proof of enrollment are not received at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted. If selected, we will request official transcripts. Additional Information