Application Deadline- January 18, 2019
The OneUSDA Internship Program offers Federal opportunities to students currently enrolled in qualifying educational programs or institutions. It is a comprehensive developmental program intended to provide students with experience in a dynamic work environment that will enhance their educational goals and shape their career choices. An internship with USDA will involve various components of on-the-job experience, mentorship, and training tailored to the student’s education, experience, and interests.
During 2018, USDA was proud to host more than 3,000 interns throughout the country, about half were through the Federal Pathways program.
For the summer of 2019, we are aiming to bring even more college students onboard in the Federal Pathways program, to serve their country through a career in government and begin pursuing careers in agriculture, natural resources, and rural development.
The improvements we’re making to internships at USDA will enable us to recruit the best (that is you!) and retain the best (it’s a competition, and we want you to perform at your best here, for the American people!).
Veterinary Science
Students receive varied assignments designed to provide on-the-job training and experience in activities related to veterinary services including headquarters-type settings, veterinary field environments and veterinary laboratories.
Natural Resources and Biological Sciences
Biological sciences include forestry, rangeland management, wildlife biology, fish biology, ecology, botany, recreation, natural resources management, biological sciences, and other related disciplines.
Engineering and Architecture
Engineering and Architecture includes General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering Technical, Survey Technical, Electronics Technical, and other related disciplines.
Business, Contracting, Procurement, and Industry
Business and Industry includes Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Program Policy, Agriculture Outreach and Communications, and Procurement/Contracting.
General Administration and Office Support
Administration and Office Support includes Administrative and Office support, Human Resources, Information Technology, Budget and Finance, Business Administration/Management, Program Policy, Legislative Affairs and Outreach/Communications.
How to Apply
Applicants will have an opportunity to specify their preferred geographic location, area of interest, and USDA Agency or office.
USDA is looking to fill our ranks with those who are interested in honing their skills, expanding their knowledge, and developing their experience, including young people from all of the wonderful parts of this great country– so we encourage you to apply!
If you have questions, please email the USDA Office of Human Resource Management at internship@usda.gov.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the OneUSDA Internship Program
