General Information
The mission of the Department of Commerce Internship Program is to engage and empower developing leaders with a passion for public service. The program will expose students to opportunities in the Federal Government and the potential to find passion in a career in public service. Interns will gain unique experience through their placement with a political appointee in one of several DOC offices.
The DOC Office of White House Liaison Internship Program accepts applications on a rolling basis for summer, spring, and fall sessions. This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity and hours are flexible. Candidates should be available for the duration of the session and meet the requirements below to be considered for placement. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in public policy, governmental affairs, public affairs, economics, or business.
Partipicating offices include:
- Office of the Secretary
- Office of the Deputy Secretary
- Office of Public Affairs
- Executive Secretariat
- Office of Policy and Strategic Planning
- Office of White House Liaison
- Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration
- International Trade Administration
- Minority Business Development Agency
- Bureau of Industry and Security
- Economic Development Administration
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Eligibility Guidelines
- U.S. citizenship
- Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (2-4 year institution)
Application Details
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
To apply for an internship, send your resume to intern@doc.gov and indicate your top 3 offices of interest in preference order and the session (summer, spring, or fall) for which you are applying.
No phone calls or additional emails, please. You will be contacted only if you are invited to interview for an internship.
Details:
Research Offering Type
Internship
Location
USA
Undergraduate School
College, Engineering, LPS, Nursing, Wharton
Source
External