Summer 2026 Human Resources Intern (Staffing)

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking motivated students for its Student Internship Program. This opportunity offers meaningful work experience, professional development, and prepares students for a potential career in public service. Interns benefit from networking with fellow interns, AO staff, and professionals across the federal government. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in federal service and human resources management.

Duties

The AO is seeking applicants for its Student Internship Program. The opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience and prepare students interested in a public service career. The AO is looking for student interns with backgrounds and/or demonstrated interest in the following areas: human resources, public affairs, law, business administration (marketing, budget, accounting, etc.), and information technology. Student interns will have an opportunity to improve their writing, research, analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer service skills. Additionally, student interns are provided with several networking opportunities with fellow interns, agency employees, and other government employers.

All internship opportunities are onsite at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building. Telework is not permitted.

This specific internship is in Human Resources Office (HRO).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Corresponding via email and by phone with customers to address human resources questions and inquiries.
2. Conducting data entry to support the personnel and/or payroll action processing.
3. Assisting with database management related to personnel, payroll, and/or benefits processing.
4. Collaborating with team members and other stakeholders on human resources initiatives.
5. Researching human resources policies and procedures to provide accurate advice and guidance.
6. Assisting with managing and organizing data from different sources.
7. Conducting analysis and assisting with human resources projects and daily operations.
8. Shadowing HRO staff and attending meetings to learn about how the Judiciary works and HRO's role in fulfilling the Judiciary's mission.
9. Providing HRO leadership with ideas and opinions on processes and procedures based on experience or from what has been learned through academic studies.
10. Sharing perspectives on the internship experience with HRO staff in the form of a written report or oral presentation.
11. Attending educational and training sessions to aid with professional development, networking, and learning new skills.
12. Performing general office tasks, as assigned

Salary

• $37,192 - $86,232/year

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
2. All new AO interns will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
3. New interns to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e- verify.gov/.
4. All new AO interns are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.

Qualifications

All students in the Student Internship Program must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student, taking at least a half-time academic or technical course load in an accredited two-year, four-year, graduate, or post-graduate program. Students must also be in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Additional Qualification Requirements:
In addition to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also:

• Work well in a team environment.
• Have very strong organization and communication skills and be detailed oriented.
• Have a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft 365.
• Have excellent writing, reading, and interpersonal skills, and be able to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate level student working towards Human Resources Management degree.

The Student Internship Program requires all participants to be active students. Therefore, seniors graduating at the end of the current semester will not be considered unless they are continuing to pursue advanced studies as a degree-seeking student at the beginning of the next semester.

Education All students in the Student Internship Program must be enrolled in an accredited school and must be working toward a degree, diploma, certificate, etc. on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States. A transcript is required at the time of application for proof of enrollment and education. Other Information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits: Student interns are eligible for up to $340 of commuting benefits cost to travel to and from their AO internship. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:

1. Your resume - including your college, major/area of study, and anticipated graduation date.
2. Citizenship - include country of citizenship on resume.
3. Note: an unofficial transcript will be required at the time of application and must be submitted before the closing date.

How to Apply

As indicated above, to apply for this position, you must complete an Application Package, which includes:

1. Your resume - including your college, major/area of study, and anticipated graduation date.
2. Citizenship - include country of citizenship on resume.
3. A completed Occupational Assessment Questionnaire.
4. Transcripts showing you are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student in either an undergraduate or graduate level program and must have completed at least one year of undergraduate education beyond high school. The transcript must show an overall GPA of at least 3.0.

The complete application package must be submitted by 03/27/2026 to receive consideration.

• Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement..
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12905314.