Special Operations Onboarding & Training Internship (Unpaid)

Summary

The District of Columbia Courts offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable experience in court administration. Interns have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Court's mission to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia. This internship is for Fall/Winter 2026.

Duties

This position is an unpaid internship working with the Special Operations/Onboarding & Training Unit (OTU). The interns major duties are below: Support OTU in developing role-based eLearning content that documents and standardizes court business processes. Assist with analyzing procedures and identifying content for role-based training. Assist with creating materials using tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and Captivate. Assist with monitoring workflow decisions, resolving discrepancies. Assist with validating steps in the Court's case management system. Position is flexible to focus the duties to meet the interests and goals of the intern.

Requirements

Background and security investigations are required. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record, revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts, is required.

Qualifications and evaluation

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume. Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications, or your application will not be considered. You may https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13067158 for this vacancy.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Benefits

No benefits are offered.

How to apply

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Required documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application: Resume Completed Vacancy Questionnaire Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree) All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.