Semester of Service Volunteer - Congressional Onboarding Research Volunteer

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience & valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution & participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled. Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should: Proficiency in online research. Proficiency in drafting concisely but clearly. While AI can assist, information must be verified, and some data sources limit AI access, requiring manual searching and judgement in evaluating results. Proficiency with Microsoft Word. A basic understanding of the U.S. Congress and congressional committees. This vacancy announcement will be open from 7/30/2026 to 8/5/2026 or when 25 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. Research newly elected Members (Senate or House of Representatives) of the 120th Congress, which begins in January 2027. For each new Member, research their biography basics, foreign or foreign policy experience, and legislative interests, as well as their congressional committee assignments and, if available, the identity of key staff (Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and foreign policy advisor) to prepare and update a basic biography virtual reference book for Bureau of Legislative Affairs Congressional Advisors. Security clearance required: Confidential

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. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities. Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution for the Spring 2027 semester. 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 Federal agency 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. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale. Education To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution for the Spring 2027 semester. 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. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale.