Are you a student or recent graduate seeking hands-on experience in public service? U.S. government agencies offer internships in legal studies, finance, environmental protection, STEM, IT, and more. These programs provide opportunities to build networks, gain valuable skills, and contribute to meaningful projects.

Legal Internships

• Summer Internship – Student Trainee (Legal)
• Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Compensation: Starting at $53,947/year (GS 07)
• Details: Full-time, temporary until 09/30/2025
• Apply: November 18–25, 2024
• One-Year Internship – Student Trainee (Legal)
• Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Location: Lenexa, KS
• Compensation: Starting at $49,793/year (GS 07)
• Details: Part-time/full-time, temporary
• Apply: November 18–December 2, 2024

Finance and Business Internships

• Finance Internship
• Agency: Development Finance Corporation
• Location: Various
• Compensation: Unpaid
• Apply: Open until June 6, 2025
• Business Development Internship
• Agency: Development Finance Corporation
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Compensation: Unpaid
• Apply: Open until May 14, 2025

Environmental and STEM Internships

• Multi-Year Internship – Student Trainee (Environmental Protection)
• Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Location: Lenexa, KS
• Compensation: Starting at $35,927/year (GS 04-05)
• Details: Linked to graduation + 120 days
• Apply: November 18–December 2, 2024
• STEM/Arts Undergraduate Internship/Co-op
• Agency: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Compensation: Starting at $52,668/year (GS 5-6) • Apply: Open until September 30, 2025

Program Support and IT Internships

• Student Trainee (Program Support)
• Agency: Federal Housing Finance Agency
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Compensation: Starting at $38,649/year (EL 4)
• Details: Full-time, summer internship
• Apply: October 30–December 2, 2024
• Student Trainee (Information Technology)
• Agency: Federal Housing Finance Agency
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Compensation: Starting at $38,649/year (EL 4)
• Details: Full-time, summer internship
• Apply: October 30–December 2, 2024

• Gain Experience: Hands-on involvement in impactful projects.
• Build Networks: Connect with professionals in your field.
• Career Pathways: Many internships lead to permanent federal roles

• Prepare Early: Gather resumes, transcripts, and necessary documents.
• Tailor Your Resume: Highlight skills relevant to each position.
• Track Deadlines: Submit applications on time.

Explore & Apply

For detailed job descriptions and applications, visit USAJOBS.gov.

Start your journey toward a rewarding career in public service today!