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General Internships |
Overview | Department and Internship Descriptions | Current Openings | Selection Process | Apply
Offerings:
All positions are available at OPIC's office in Washington, DC for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment (at least part-time) in a relevant college degree program (diploma, certificate, etc.) either at the graduate or undergraduate level.
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Must not be convicted of a felony.
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Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System.
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Must meet the departmental requirements for the positions being applied for.
Background Information:
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Graduate students are given first consideration for internships.
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Intern candidates should possess good oral and written communications skills as well as computer proficiency. For many positions, specialized computer and database system skills are required. Some positions may require foreign language skills.
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OPIC is an equal opportunity employer.
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OPIC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Intern Program Coordinator. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
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A Message to Foreign National Students:
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While the Federal Government gives strong priority to hiring United States citizens and nationals, students on a F-1 visa who are citizens of an allied country may apply for unpaid internships with OPIC as part of their optional practical training.
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The student's school must, however, determine whether or not the student can intern with the agency, verify a number of criteria including F-1 Visa, Updated I-20, and I-94 forms, and sponsor the student.
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If you have additional questions, please email OPIC's Intern Program Coordinator at internships@opic.gov
Length of Internship:
Internships typically last 12 weeks. Departments can usually accommodate students' scheduling needs. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible, but both must be established prior to the candidate's entrance on duty.
Terms and Compensation:
Summer Internships:
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Are full-time non-paid internships.
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Under 5 U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not considered a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits.
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May also be performed for academic credit.
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Are eligible for a transportation subsidy.
Fall and Spring Internships:
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May be full or part-time and are strictly volunteer.
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Under 5 U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits.
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May be performed for academic credit.
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Are eligible for a transportation subsidy.
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