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Outreach and Recruitment

Visit the ARS Careers website at www.ars.usda.gov/careers

Careers in ARS

As the principal in-house scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has career opportunities for permanent and temporary employees. Being a scientific research agency, many of the careers available are in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. ARS employs research scientists, postdoctoral research associates, support scientists and research technicians, as well as positions in various professional, technical, administrative, secretarial and clerical, and trades and crafts occupational areas.

Your work will matter – to everyday people from babies to seniors; to farmers and ranchers; to all kinds of businesses large and small; and to a future world with many more people to feed, less land suitable for growing crops and sustaining livestock, and an environment under increasing pressure from myriad sources.

When we search for new people to join ARS, we look for individuals with intelligence, creativity, and energy intrigued by 21st century challenges and eager to solve them.

Visit the ARS Careers website at www.ars.usda.gov/careers

The Outreach and Recruitment Staff can answer questions you have about the federal application process and careers in ARS.

Outreach and Recruitment Branch Contacts

E-mail: Careers@ars.usda.gov

Student Employment Programs

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hires students in various roles throughout the organization during the school year and each summer.  If you are interested in obtaining information on student or summer employment, please contact the person listed below for each state in which you are interested in working. Information on ARS student and summer programs can be found at: 
http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=1438

There are 2 Student Employment Programs:
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP).

Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)Job opportunities under this component offer temporary employment ranging from summer jobs to positions that can last for as long as you're a student. All majors can apply.

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) This program offers valuable work experience directly related to your academic field of study (i.e. Major). It provides formal periods of work that enhances your academic studies through first hand career experience. It requires a commitment by you, your school, and the employing Federal agency. You may be eligible for permanent employment under this component after successfully completing your education and meeting work requirements.

For general information on student or summer employment, you can also contact:

Student Employment Program Coordinator
Human Resources Division
301-504-1392

Partnerships

  • USDA/1890 Capacity Building Grants
  • USDA/1890 Centers of Excellence
  • USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
  • USDA/1994 Native American Institutes
  • USDA Liaison Programs
  • White House Initiatives
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
  • Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI)
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
  • Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU)

Last Updated 02/20/2009