National Science Foundation Pathways Internship Program 2023

Students: Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency

Open to individuals who are at least 16 years old, who are students currently enrolled for the Fall 23′ academic term in a degree or certificate seeking program, taking at least a half-time course load. You also must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must have at least one year remaining in their required coursework for completion of their degree or certificate. Non-citizens may apply but must complete a citizenship affidavit.

Duties

As a Student Trainee,you will perform the following duties:

• Prepares a variety of written materials which may include letters, memoranda, reports, statistical material, etc.
• Ensures emails, documents, and written materials are in proper format and that spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct.
• Receives, screens, maintains follow-up control on, and routes correspondence and other materials to appropriate staff members.
• Performs data entry using various database management systems.
• Provides assistance to program staff in preparation for meetings, conferences, and panels.
• Maintains and organizes virtual files for efficiency and record keeping.
• Assists office visitors and callers.

Requirements for the National Science Foundation Pathways Internship Program 2023

Conditions of Employment

1. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding.
2. Selectee must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution & maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher for the duration of the Internship.
3. Selectee will be required to sign an agreement that outlines the parameters of the Internship Program.
4. Selectee may be required to submit updated transcripts and proof of enrollment upon selection and during the duration of the Internship.
5. Selectee may be required to serve a 1 year trial period.
6. Selectee may be required to complete a background investigation prior to onboarding.

Additional Requirements:

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

From the closing date of this vacancy announcement, applicants MUST have at least one year remaining in their required coursework for completion of their degree.

This announcement is open to The Public who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements.

Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-citizens may NOT be converted to competitive service appointments.

Students may be hired for Internship positions at any time during the year and may work full-time or part-time based on office needs.

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403.

NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.

It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions