Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Summary

his position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions in multiple locations.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Volunteer, you will gain experience in: Assist in reviewing complaints of employment discrimination and drafting various documents related to the complaint, including drafting letters of acceptance, document requests, interrogatories, and other relevant correspondence. Works closely with staff to review evidence, witness testimony, policies and procedures, and ensures all relevant information related to the complaint is collected. Prepares investigative summaries for cases.

Qualifications and evaluation

Qualification determinations will be made based solely on the information submitted in the application package. Selection for this unpaid volunteer internship does not constitute employment with the Department of Health and Human Services and confers no entitlement to compensation, future employment, or non-competitive conversion.

Education

Be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate on a full or half-time basis. NOTE: You MUST provide proof that you are currently enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment in the next academic term on a full-time or part-time basis. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by an accredited private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation, at the time of application, will result in lost of consideration. For more information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Benefits

This is an unpaid volunteer internship. Participants are not eligible for salary, stipends, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Participation does not confer eligibility for federal employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement, leave accrual, or any other employment-related benefits.

How to apply

Interested students are encouraged to submit a Statement of Interest and resume for consideration. Selected applicants may be contacted for additional information or an interview based on program needs.

Required documents

Submit the following materials: - Resume (2 pages) - Statement of Interest -(include preferred term and availability) - Unofficial college, graduate school, or law school transcript(s)