Research Assistant

This vacancy announcement will be open from May 14, 2026 to May 20, 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. State by State Website Update: This project involves modernizing the Department of State by State website, which has been archived because the information is from the last Administration and has not been updated since 2023. The intern will conduct a comprehensive content audit, research and update state-specific data including employee statistics and departmental initiatives, and work with the web development team to implement a refreshed design that aligns with current Department branding and accessibility standards.

The project will enhance user experience through improved navigation, mobile responsiveness, and contemporary web design principles while ensuring Section 508 compliance. This hands-on opportunity will allow the intern to develop skills in web content management, data research, user experience design, and project coordination while contributing to a public-facing resource that demonstrates the Department's nationwide presence and impact.

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.

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.

Prefer students be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in communications, web design, digital media, public affairs, political science, economics, international relations or related field Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale. Students studying abroad are ineligible for application. All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States.

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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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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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.

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

Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing: • Your work experience to include start and end dates. • Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance. • Any knowledge, skills or abilities youʼve 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.