Summer 2024 Intern - Washington, United States - Judicial Branch

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    The Administrative Office (AO), an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the federal courts.



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    OPPORTUNITY: The AO is seeking applicants for its Student Internship Program. The opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience and prepare students interested in a public service career. The AO is looking for student interns with backgrounds and/or demonstrated interest in the following areas: human resources, public affairs, law, business administration (marketing, budget, accounting, etc.), and information technology. The student intern will have an opportunity to improve his or her writing, research, analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer service skills. Additionally, student interns are provided with several networking opportunities with fellow interns, agency employees, and other government employers.

    All internships at the AO are on-site at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building (TMFJB) and telework is not permitted.

    This specific internship will be in the Resource Management Division (RMD).

    Duties include, but are not limited to:

    • Assisting with database management related to budget and finance aspects of real estate and court security projects for the Space and Facilities branch.
    • Assisting with managing and organizing data from different sources.
    • Working with Microsoft Excel and other data management applications such as Microsoft Access.
    • Shadowing RMD staff and attending meetings to learn about how the Judiciary works and FSO/RMD's role in fulfilling the Judiciary's mission.
    • Providing RMD staff and leadership with ideas and opinions on processes, procedures, and if there are ways to do things better and/or more efficiently based on past experience or from what has been learned through their studies.
    • Sharing perspectives on the internship experience with FSO staff in the form of a written report and/or a presentation to FSO staff.
    • Attending educational and training sessions to aid with professional development, networking, and learning new skills.
    • Conducting research and assisting with special projects and day-to-day operations.
    • Performing general office tasks.