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External Affairs Internship

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
May 20, 2022
Duties

The Office of External Affairs (OEA) is the public affairs, communications, and Congressional and interagency liaison arm of OPIC. The office manages all aspects of external outreach to various audiences, such as:- Issuing press releases and media advisories;- Publishing all printed materials (e.g. brochures, newsletters, and annual reports);- Managing OPIC's web and social media platforms;- Arranging investment- and foreign policy-related events such as seminars, conferences, and receptions;- Conducting congressional outreach and analyzing legislative issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt
  • Must be actively enrolled (at least part-time) in an accredited college or university
  • U.S. Citizenship is required


Qualifications

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university in pursuing degrees in Government/Public Policy/Political Science, International Affairs/Development, Communications/Marketing, and/or International Business/Finance. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs are also required.

Education

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited school pursuing degrees in Government/Public Policy/Political Science, International Affairs/Development, Communications/Marketing, and/or International Business/Finance.

Additional information

Stipulations of Employment :

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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