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Field Operations and Voluntary Compliance Program Support.

Employee Benefits Security Administration
Washington, DC Part Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Duties

The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C

  • 31114 and 5 CFR Part 308, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

EBSA is the agency within the Department of Labor that administers the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which protects the retirement and employee benefits of participants in private-sector plans. During this internship, the student will gain an orientation in ERISA and EBSA's enforcement operations.

The student will assist EBSA's Office of Enforcement, specifically the Division of Field Operations and Support. The Division of Field Operations and Support coordinates national voluntary compliance programs, conducts EBSA enforcement projects, and project evaluations, and provides administrative assistance and technical guidance to EBSA's ten regional offices.

Projects will include processing applications received under the Abandoned Plan Program to ensure compliance with program requirements and reviewing agency records in response to requests for information. Other duties may include researching and vetting investigative leads and conducting document review in support of large, complex investigations.

In order to be eligible for this opportunity you must be able to obtain academic credit from your institution OR a third-party stipend of at least $15.00 per hour or higher if the locality you are selected for has a higher minimum wage than $15.00.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities and have three years of residency in 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.
  • 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.
  • In order to be eligible for this opportunity you must be able to obtain academic credit from your institution OR a third-party stipend of at least $15.00 per hour or higher if the locality you are selected for has a higher minimum wage than $15.00.
  • For minors aged 16 or 17: If selected for a student volunteer position, you must also submit a work permit prior to coming onboard.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should demonstrate:

  • Strong Background with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). SharePoint experience is a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, projects and/or initiatives
  • Ability to analyze data and information
  • An interest in law enforcement, pre-law, business administration, criminal justice, and policy
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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.

If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.

An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university and vocational or technical institution.

See the Required Documents section of this announcement. If you do not submit a transcript (unofficial or official) indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click

If the student is not currently enrolled or is between academic programs, the student may have a brief interim period of not more than five months during which the student must demonstrate a bona fide intention of continuing to pursue a course of study immediately after the interim period has ended. This documentation may be provided through an official letter from the academic institution confirming the student's status as a continuing student, or similar documentation.

Graduating seniors from high school, college or graduate school who are not continuing their education will not be considered eligible.

Additional information

Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

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As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or materials before they can enter on duty:

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

This is an unpaid volunteer experience. A Student Volunteer is not an employee of the Federal Government for any purposes other than injury compensation and laws relating to the Federal Tort Claims Acts. Therefore, service time is not creditable for leave accrual or any other federal employee benefits. Students are not eligible for noncompetitive conversion to positions in the Federal service.

Student Volunteers are eligible to receive transit benefits.

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