Work Study Student Program 2024/2025 - Washington, United States - US Library of Congress

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Description

Duties:


This program offers high school students insights into the environment and culture of the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge.

Work Study Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work:
copyright, preservation, reference, access standards, and information management.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Students enrolled in a Work-Based Learning Program are given preference
  • Homeschooled students must have completed 70% of their high school studies
  • To be considered for a position students MUST submit
    ALL required documents
  • A US Citizen
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Enrolled in their Junior or Senior year of high school studies at a local high school not more than 45 minutes commute to worksite:

  • Must be available for work Monday
  • Friday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. OR Monday
  • Friday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  • available from
    August 19, 2024 through
    June 30, 2025.
  • At least 16 years of age
  • Eligible for a Work Permit OR 18 years old
  • In good standing with high school grades
  • In good standing with previous employers or supervisors at volunteer positions
  • Demonstrate positive behavior at high school and work environments
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana.

The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library.

In addition, past drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.


Qualifications:


GS - 1: No experience required other than attendance in accredited high school with an early release time. (During High School Work Study Program)

Education:


Additional information:

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.


The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government.

As such, all positions are in the excepted service.


The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.


  • Benefits
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.

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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.


How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You must provide all the Required Documents.

  • Cover letter stating professional objectives; include language abilities and additional skills, if relevant.
  • Latest transcript from the current high school. (Report card and schedule of registered classes for the upcoming high school year is acceptable in place of transcript).
  • Letter of recommendation, from the appropriate high school Coordinator or high school counselor.

You may preview questions
for this vacancy.

  • Benefits
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.


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.

  • Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.


Please be sure to submit ALL Required Documents.

  • REQUIRED - Cover letter stating professional objectives; include language abilities and additional skills, if relevant
  • REQUIRED - Latest transcript from the current high school. (Report card and schedule of registered classes for the upcoming high school year is acceptable in place of transcript)
  • REQUIRED - Letter of recommendation, from the appropriate high school Work-Based Learning Coordinator or high school counselor.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting in
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