Intern (Hybrid) - 2023 Summer AMS Specialty Crops Program
Workplace Culture
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Job Description:
Research and analysis of board recommendations on changes to orders for drafting of rulemaking; drafting of proposed and final rules for publication in the Federal Register; drafting of notices to trade on board rulemaking, referenda, and other relevant activities; drafting of responses to congressional and industry inquiries on division programs including research and promotion and marketing order programs; review and analysis of board communications including marketing, nutrition claims and other research prior to its distribution; attend board meetings (in person or virtually) for oversight of board activities; assist division staff with creation of nomination packages for appointments of board members by the Secretary and/or AMS Administrator.
Duties:
(1) Prepares notices of proposed rulemaking for publication in the Federal Register;
(2) Prepares news releases on noteworthy activities of boards including rulemaking and referenda;
(3) Prepares responses to congressional and other high-level correspondence pertaining to assigned boards;
(4) Reviews board communications for adherence statutory, regulatory and agency guidelines requirements;
(5) drafts briefings for division, program and agency leadership on issues and updates on commodity board activities and projects.
Location:
Washington D.C.
Hours per week:
40
Preferred majors:
Agriculture, Marketing, or Writing related majors
Desired Skills:
- Good analytical skills; good oral and written communication skills.
Supervision:
- Interns will report to the National Agricultural Library - Data Production Division - Indexing & Informatics Branch.
- Interns will receive guidance and feedback from supervisor daily, weekly, or as needed.
- Interns formal evaluation are completed at the following segments of the internship session, Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluation.
Requirements Conditions of Employment:
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution.
- Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- The position is renewable, based upon effective performance, availability of funds, and program needs, with the possibility of a multiple-year appointment.
Documents to have when applying:
- Resume
- College Transcript(s)
- References
General Information
About USDA and HACU
For the past 27 years, USDA has partnered with HACU to provide internship opportunities for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. These internships provide valuable professional experience for students while also exposing students to the important work that is done at USDA. The students also make significant contributions to the sub-agencies.
This partnership with HACU represents a larger USDA strategy aimed at ensuring a diverse, prepared, and competitive workforce that is vital to establishing a sustainable agricultural future. As a result of their positive internship experiences and supportive and inclusive culture at USDA, many former HACU students are now members of the USDA permanent workforce.