Federal

Legal Curriculum & Content Developer

Department of State - Agency Wide Β· Department of State
Posted: May 13, 2026 Deadline: May 19, 2026

About This Position

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience & valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution, & participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should have: AI & Digital Literacy: High degree of comfort and proficiency in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for content generation and scriptwriting. Technical Aptitude: Experience with, or a proactive aptitude for, mastering Generative Media Tools (e.g., HeyGen, Google Vids) and other instructional technology software.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex legal statutes and translate them into engaging, clear, and professional digital instructional materials.

Major Duties

This vacancy announcement will be open from May 13, 2026 to May 19, 2026 or when 25 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same.

Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. The volunteer will serve as a Legal Curriculum & Content Developer to assist in the modernization of training for federal law enforcement personnel. All research, scriptwriting, and content development will be conducted under the direct supervision and technical guidance of experienced attorney instructors within the Legal Instruction Unit to ensure legal accuracy and strict adherence to Department policy.

Key responsibilities include: β€’ Utilizing Generative AI platforms to assist in professional script development and content storyboarding for Criminal Law and Law Enforcement Use of Force training modules. β€’ Designing high-fidelity eLearning content to create realistic legal and security scenarios. β€’ Assisting in the research and drafting of instructional content including International Law and its application to global security operations. β€’ The project is designed to deliver usable, modernized training assets within a single academic term.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of employment To participate in this Program, you must: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. Students studying abroad are ineligible for application. All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States. Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Commit to volunteering 8 – 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.

Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution. Agree to volunteer.

This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work.

You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for. Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale.

Education

To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.

Academic Foundation: Prefer student be currently enrolled in a degree program for Criminal Justice, Law, or a related field is preferred; students should have a strong interest in federal law enforcement missions. Students studying abroad are ineligible for application. All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States.

Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by Department of State personnel to determine your eligibility for the position and your application will be forwarded to the project manager for review.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. β€’ To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. β€’ Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. β€’ After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. β€’ You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing: β€’ Your work experience to include start and end dates. β€’ Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance. β€’ Any knowledge, skills or abilities youΚΌve gained through education that relate to the project.

  1. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Legal Curriculum & Content Developer position at Department of State - Agency Wide?
Salary details are available on the USAJobs announcement.
Where is the Legal Curriculum & Content Developer job located?
This position is located in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification. Academic Foundation: Prefer student be currently enrolled in a degree program for Criminal Justice, Law, or a related field is preferred; students should have a strong interest in federal law enforcement missions. Students studying abroad are ineligible for application. All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is May 19, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.