Public Affairs Volunteer

Summary

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.

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This vacancy announcement will be open from

May 15, 2026 to May 21, 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.

Project Description:

The United States is running a three-part campaign for U.S. leadership at the International Telecommunication Union. This project will be focused on supporting these elections and the multiple communication requirements.

We seek one student to help support the team in completing a social media project to strategize, develop, and implement a robust three-part social campaign for these elections. Ensuring they are coordinated yet unique to each campaign. These campaigns are a top priority for the United States, and this project will help achieve the right leadership at a key UN origination to implement ITU's core mandate.

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Conditions of employment

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.

Students studying abroad are ineligible for application. All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs.

Specifically, applicants should have:

Graphics design, creative writing as well as social media experience

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. 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.

Students studying abroad are ineligible for application. All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.

Professional experience:

Meaningful project work with clear deliverables, regular supervision and federal mentorship.

Skill Development:

Hands-on application of academic knowledge in real-world Federal operations.

Career Exploration:

Exposure to Federal missions, workplace culture, and potential career pathways.

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.