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1DOT Internship Program (Pathways)
Maritime Administration · Posted 2 days ago
HybridPart-timeKings Point, NY$38K – $77KApply by May 15, 2026Information And Arts Student TraineeENFJENFPENTPESFPMarketing
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The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is seeking student leaders interested in strategic communications and majoring in public relations, marketing, business, or advertising. This appointment is not-to-exceed September 19, 2026, and may be extended without further competition to a new temporary appointment at management's discretion and provided the employee remains eligible for employment in the Pathways Intern Program. Internships are expected to begin in June 2026.
What You'll Do
- →USMMA is hiring interns who will be responsible for: Brainstorming ideas for the Academy's external communications content calendar.
- →Capturing video and photographic content for the Academy's social media platforms.
- →Editing photos and videos using Adobe products, Canva, etc.
- →Drafting external communication for the Academy website.
- →Tracking mentions of the Academy in local and national news.
- →The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller and proactive communicator who possesses a strong foundation in modern digital marketing and public relations.
- →We are seeking a student leader who not only has experience in content creation using tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, but also is a strong writer.
- →Successfulcandidates will demonstrate an ability to translate the Academy's unique mission into compelling social media and web content that will help recruit midshipmen and educate the American public on the vital role of USMMA.
- →They should be detail-oriented, creative and a self-starter.
- →Candidates must also be committed to representing the Merchant Marine Academy with professionalism and integrity. 1DOT Internship Program is designed to provide interns an opportunity to broaden their perspectives on issues facing government.
- →Interns will work within the United States Merchant Marine (Academy) and support higher- level management in coordinating, facilitating, and implementing activities within the office to which they are assigned; and be exposed to and participate in activities, innovations, and challenges facing the Transportation Industry.
- →The individual series are listed below for your reference and information to include the applicable qualification standard: 1099 - Information and Arts, Public Affairs, Writer/Editor, Social Media, Communications, and Visual Information. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#GS-TECH=&url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Requirements
- ✓Applicable documents are required for the Mandatory Education requirements.
- ✓SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- ✓DECLARATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT: Selectee is required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine suitability for federal employment.
- ✓BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
- ✓TRIAL PERIOD: The intern is in a trial period throughout the entire Pathways Internship appointment.
- ✓WORK SCHEDULE: Intern should be able to work at least 40 hours per week during summer.
- ✓PHYSICAL LOCATION: The intern will be required to report to the designated onsite location as identified upon selection.
- ✓Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the higher education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate).
- ✓This is an Excepted Service appointment on a temporary basis.
- ✓This is a temporary internship to complete project work that is temporary in nature.
- ✓The appointment is not-to-exceed September 19, 2026.
- ✓The temporary appointment can be extended to a new temporary appointment at management's discretion based on the need of the organization for the work to continue and provided the employee remains eligible for employment in the Pathways Intern Program.
- ✓Please note that conversion is not guaranteed and is subject to the needs of the agency, available funding, and satisfactory performance.
- ✓Grade level upon conversion will be determined by management and qualifications.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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- ★Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
- ★Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0e4abd83-36a0-4808-a2bd-00b3786ac15b
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