2027 Spring Internship - Curator's Office

Summary

This is an internship position with the Curator's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Saturday, 09/26/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Duties

The Curator's Office was created by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger in 1973 to record and preserve the Court's history. Its mission is to promote a greater public understanding and appreciation of the nation's highest court. Interns in the Curator's Office develop a substantial working knowledge of the role and functions of the Supreme Court, its history, and the architecture of the building. All interns gain valuable public speaking and interpersonal skills by conducting tours and Courtroom Lectures and staffing a visitor desk. Additionally, each intern will work with one or more staff members on curatorial projects. For more detailed descriptions of the curatorial internship positions, see the Curatorial Internship Information page at https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/curatorial_internship/InternshipInfoSheet.aspx. Cover letters for candidates interested in the Office of the Curator should specify one or more preferred project areas (Collections Management, Visitor Programs, or Digital Assets Management).

Qualifications and evaluation

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13048060

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.

How to apply

You must upload all the required documents listed above. All documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 09/26/2026, in order to be considered. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Required documents

The following documents are required: A resume A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a spring internship position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Curator's Office and your dates of availability A transcript Two letters of recommendation, uploaded with the application or recommenders may send to internships@supremecourt.gov

Additional information

Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.