Documenting the National Mall and Memorial Parks

Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide Semester of Service Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agencys strategic priorities.

Duties

Location: National Mall and Memorial Parks 1100 Ohio Drive SW Washington DC
Work Schedule and Flexibilities: Hybrid (In office telework eligible)
Number of Positions : 4
Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June)

This vacancy will be open until Thursday October 29 th 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.

Volunteers will support documentation and condition assessment of monuments and memorials within the National Mall (NAMA). Assessments and documentation will include in person visual inspections primarily at uptown parks and photography using the volunteers personal cell phone. Photos and condition notes will then be uploaded to NAMAs files by the volunteer.

The government-wide Semester of Service Student Volunteer Program as authorized under 5 U.S.C 31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085 enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agencys strategic priorities offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment
To participate in this Program you must:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad
• Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited high school trade school technical or vocational institute junior college college university or other accredited educational institution throughout the 90 day Semester of Service opportunity. Students graduating before May 1 2027 are not eligible. Selectees will be responsible for contacting a school official to sign a Semester of Service approval form indicating you are currently enrolled at least half-time and in good academic standing.
• Qualifying educational institutions must be located within the United States.
• 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 the Department of the Interior and your academic institution.
• Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation stipends or 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.
• Not be a current federal employee. Current federal employees can reach out to the contact below to inquire about job detail opportunities.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge skills or abilities related to project needs. Preferably applicants should have some background and/or interest in historic preservation or an interest in historic sites and conservation.

Education

To qualify you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited high school 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. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.

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.