Ever wonder what it might be like to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture? Interested in anti-poverty and/or faith-based work? Will you be in Washington, D.C. for the the Fall semester? The USDA’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is offering a hands-on internship opportunity – that’s more than just getting coffee – to an individual who meets the qualifications below.
With non-profit, anti-poverty, and partnership building experience, Campus Kitchen volunteers might be a perfect match.
Internship Position Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships seeks an enthusiastic self-starter to provide support to the office during the fall semester. The person selected for this internship will have an exciting opportunity to help us build partnerships with faith-based and secular non-profits that are working to alleviate domestic and international hunger and poverty while gaining valuable experience working in the Executive branch of the U.S. Government.
About Our Office
The USDA’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is part of President Obama’s Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships initiative. Our office works closely with the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to build partnerships between government, faith-based and community organizations to better serve individuals, families, and communities. The main priorities of our office are ending childhood hunger by 2015, promoting healthy families, increasing access to healthy and affordable food, sustainably reducing global hunger and poverty, and encouraging interfaith dialogue and volunteerism among our partners, grantees and USDA employees.
Majors Applicable
Public Health/Nutrition, Agriculture, Business/Management, Communications/English, Political Science and Government, Public Administration/ Policy, Sociology, Social Work, International Relations, Religious Studies, others may also apply.
Desirable Attributes
Highly organized, strong work ethic, customer-service oriented, dependable and responsible, adaptable, honest, self-motivated, professional, and resourceful.
Skills Required
Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
Interest and/or experience in the non-profit community
Interest and/or experience in anti-poverty work
Interest and/or experience with interfaith/ecumenical issues
Interest and/or experience with government and the political process
Proficiency with Microsoft software: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher
Successful experience in a team-based office setting and working independently
Proven high level of organization
Excellent time management skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Job Responsibilities
- Assists with office management: arranges for and/or attends meetings, prepares correspondence, answers phones, files materials, and ensures the office operates efficiently.
- Draft and/or edit documents (emails, memos, and reports) to be submitted to USDA and White House leadership for approval and dissemination.
- Identify, pursue, and maintain partnerships between the USDA and relevant non-profits, both faith-based and secular.
- Plan events linking community and faith leaders with senior USDA leadership (e.g. the Secretary and Deputy Secretary).
- Develop and update content for the Center’s website and printed materials.
- Liaise with contacts within the USDA, the White House, and other Government agencies in order to promote and advance White House and USDA policy priorities.
- Implement the Director’s ideas and objectives as assigned.
Internship Location
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Jamie L. Whitten Building, Rm. 544-A
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
We are located in the Jamie L. Whitten Building, which is easily accessible from the Smithsonian Metro stop. The main entrance to the building is on Jefferson Ave. between 12th and 14th streets, facing the Mall.
Hours
20 to 40 hours per week. A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required.
Compensation
Students who are currently enrolled are eligible for course credit or compensation.
For additional information:
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and professional writing sample to Julie Curti: julie.curti@osec.usda.gov.
The application deadline is 12pm on Monday, August 2nd for the fall semester.
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