Spend the summer as an Economist, Economics Assistant, IT Specialist,
or Computer Assistant and put your skills to work in your own field.
Economics Assistant/Economist (multiple positions)
- Conduct economic research, or assist a senior economist in
conducting research
- Minimum requirement: one course in economics
- Preferred: 3rd or 4th year economics major or graduate student
in economics
Computer Clerk/Assistant/IT Specialist (multiple positions)
- Perform data management tasks such as data compilation, statistics,
and validation of data and computation results
- Assist in the implementation of web and Internet technologies,
web site layout, navigation, and design
- Preferred: Information technology/computer science major with
knowledge of MS Office software packages, programming and statistics
OR graduate student with experience in at least one of
the following: web site content management, usability testing
/ heuristics, web metrics / analysis, information design, data
visualization, information architecture for the web, multimedia
technologies, search systems and interfaces
Benefits:
- Salary based on education and experience
- Downtown location with easy access to shopping, restaurants,
and public transportation
- Subsidized local subway and bus transportation
- Housing and transportation to/from the D.C. area will not
be paid by ERS
Applicant Qualifications:
- Because an internship is an "excepted service appointment,"
candidates must be a citizen of the United States or of a country
allied with the U.S. in a defense treaty agreement or exempted
by Congress. (For the list of eligible countries, see http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/visa/countries.htm).
Noncitizens must have either a green card indicating lawful admittance
or another form of authorization to be employed (H-1B visa or
Employment Authorization Document). Please note, the internship
must be consistent with any stipulations on visas or employment
authorizations about the type of employment for which the student
is authorized
- Candidates must also be currently enrolled in a college or university
- And, applicants must be planning to continue their education
in the next year
Your Application Must Include:
- Resume cover sheet form available in Microsoft
Word
- Resume
- Copy of your most recent transcript, student copy is acceptable
(please note courses to be completed by June 2004, and fax your
transcript if you are e-mailing your resume)
E-Mail, fax, or overnight mail your application by March 5 to:
Gwen Donovan
USDA/Agricultural Research Service
HRD/Metropolitan Services Branch
Mail Stop 0308
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-0308
Fax: (202) 690-2239
E-Mail: erssummerinterns@ars.usda.gov
Note: If you submit the application by e-mail, please fax
your transcript, noting that it is for the summer intern program.
For more information on ERS, its programs, and products, go to
the ERS website at: www.ers.usda.gov
ERS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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