Information & ARTS Student Trainee; PUBLIC Affairs) Security Clearance

Position: INFORMATION & ARTS STUDENT TRAINEE (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) with Security Clearance
Duties This is a temporary position NTE 04 September 2027. As a INFORMATION & ARTS STUDENT TRAINEE (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) you will be responsible for the following duties:
* The position will assist in the formulation/execution of communication plans.
* Assist and provide communications support related to philosophy guiding speeches, addresses, briefings and media engagements.
* Assist in identifying needs and scope required for developing media and communications for websites, social media channels, print, audio, photography, presentations, digital signage etc.
* Assists in researching analyzing, drafting and editing informational materials pertaining to the DCSA activities.
* Assist in communication of strategies and messages.
* Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US citizen
* Selective Service Requirement:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
* This is a Drug Testing designated position
* Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601

* Work Schedule:

Full Time
* Overtime:
Occasionally
* Tour of Duty:
Flexible
* PCS (Permanent Change of Station):
Not Authorized (Relocation expenses or housing will NOT be provided by the agency)
* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Non-Exempt
* Financial Disclosure:
Not Required
* Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible but is not a full-time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
* Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
* If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
* Incumbent must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a full-time course load at the time of application, for the semester prior to the Summer Cohort, and following participation in the Summer Cohort.
* Selected students must maintain full-time enrollment through October 2028. Students not intending to maintain full-time enrollment through October 2028 will be marked ineligible.
* Incumbent must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Grade-point averages are rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
* DSE Summer '27 Cohort

Start Date:

31 May 2027 (alternate - 14 June 2027);
End Date: 20 August 2027. Students must attend for a minimum of 10 weeks (400 hours).
* Students selected for the internship program must send an official transcript with Spring 2027 semester/quarter grades and proof of full-time student status to Student Programs prior to their start date.
* This is not a developmental career ladder opportunity - this position will be filled at the GG-05 or GG-07 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements. Qualifications To qualify at the GG-05 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:
* Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study by June 2027 (spring quarter/semester);
* Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the duration of the program; and
* Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2028

* NOTE:

Freshman receiving Pass (P)/Fail (F) grades their first semester must receive all P's to maintain eligibility To qualify at the GG-07 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:
* Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor's or equivalent degree (expected graduation date of June 2027 or earlier); and
* Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2027; and
* Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program; and
* Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2028. Students who successfully complete the Summer 2027 Cohort may be considered for participation with the Summer 2028 Cohort, pending educational qualification status. Students graduating prior to October 2028 from their current college/university must intend to continue their education and be enrolled as full-time students through October 2028.

Proof of this enrollment and full-time status will be required prior to returning for the Summer 2028 Cohort. Dual Enrollment High School Students are not eligible. All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program, current enrollment in a full-time course load and to confirm GPA requirements. See below for further instructions on transcripts.

** PLEASE NOTE** - This is not a developmental career ladder…