The Office of the Secretary Internship Program (OSIP) places current students and recent graduates within DOI headquarters in Washington, DC, giving them a front-row seat to the work of the Office of the Secretary. OSIP provides a structured internship experience through meaningful assignments, professional development, networking, and exposure to the operations of the Department.

Program Details

• Unpaid, full-time, in-person in at DOI Headquarters in Washington, DC.
• Spring 2027 Internships begin February 1st, 2027 and conclude May 7th, 2027.
• All internships include orientation, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Support headquarters-level offices in areas such as policy, operations, communications, data analysis, research, and mission support.

What You'll Gain

• Meaningful public service experience that strengthens federal career readiness.
• Engaging workshops covering federal resume writing, interviewing, navigating USAJOBS, and career panels.
• Exposure to senior DOI leadership and mission-critical programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to work aligned with Interior's mission and Administration priorities.
• A supportive cohort environment, encouraging collaboration and community among interns.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Program
To participate in this Program:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Commit to participating as an unpaid full-time volunteer through the duration of the internship which will last February 1st through May 7th, 2027.
• Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Department of the Interior.
• Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.

Qualifications

You will be considered based on your knowledge, skills or abilities related to program and project needs.

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

• Student or Recent Graduate Status: Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program -or- have graduated within the prior two years from an accredited institution. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

• Citizenship: Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States).

• Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a suitability review and receive a favorable determination based on information provided in their security forms, a credit report, and fingerprint check to determine suitability for Federal employment.