Federal Career Intern Program
The Federal Career Intern Program is an entry-level employment and career development program designed to recruit outstanding individuals to positions at the GS-5, 7, and 9 levels.
As a career intern, you will participate in a two-year professional development program that will enhance both your technical and leadership skills, and develop your potential for future advancement. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible for placement in a permanent position.
You don't need to be a student to qualify for these positions! The Federal Career Intern Program is also open to recent graduate and other entry-level professionals.
Current Openings
- There are no current openings.
The number of career internships offered each year will vary depending on our needs. Openings can be posted at any time, so check back often to see what new opportunities are available.
Program Features
Features of this program include:
- A customized development plan that will serve as the road map for your professional development during the program and beyond.
- Formal classroom training of at least 80 hours per year to enhance your leadership skills, technical proficiency, and advancement potential.
- A rotational assignment (minimum 30 days) to a different part of the organization, another office within the National Archives, or another Federal agency.
- A mentor who will provide personal assistance and guidance and create networking opportunities for you.
- Ongoing on-the-job training, coaching, career development, and performance feedback.
Salary and Benefits
Career intern positions are offered at the GS-5, 7, and 9 levels. This equates to a starting salary of approximately $30,000 - $60,000, depending on the grade and location of the position. Many positions offer promotion potential to the GS-9 level or higher. Check out our list of current openings to learn more.
- As a career intern, you are eligible for the full range of Federal health, life and retirement benefits. View all Benefits
How to Apply
It's easy! Career intern opportunities are posted on our web site. Review the current openings and their locations. If you are interested and feel you meet our qualification requirements, follow the instructions on the recruiting bulletin about what you need to submit and where to send supporting documentation.
All career intern positions require submission of a resume and other supporting documentation. Consult the recruiting bulletin for details. In addition, depending on the nature of the position, you will either be required to complete an online self-assessment questionnaire or to submit written KSAO (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics) statements.
- Our All About KSAOs publication provides useful tips for preparing KSAO statements.
Appointment and Conversion Process
If selected for a career internship, you will be appointed in the excepted service under the Schedule B authority found in part 302, Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations for a period not to exceed two years. Upon successful completion of the two-year internship program, and provided you meet all qualification, suitability, and performance requirements, you may be converted noncompetitively to a career or career-conditional appointment.
Most career intern positions will be offered with the understanding that you will remain at the sponsoring office location for assignment after completion of the program. However, some career intern positions will require you to be available for relocation to another National Archives office upon completion of the program. You should consult the recruiting bulletin to determine what, if any, relocation requirements the position carries.
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