Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience & valuable career-ready skills.
Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution & participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled.
This vacancy announcement will be open from 9/21/2026 to 9/25/2026 or when 25 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
The National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) is seeking two Semester of Service volunteers to participate in a project focused on improving access to museum collections and strengthening educational and visitor engagement. Working across NMAD's Curatorial, Programming, and Operations teams, volunteers will contribute to a defined set of project activities that support the preservation, organization, digitization, and public presentation of museum resources.
Volunteers will photograph designated collection items and prepare materials for inclusion in the museum's collections database; organize and clean up designated digital collection files; assist with the preparation of educational materials; and develop ideas for social media and other public-engagement content based on NMAD exhibits and collections.
Volunteers will also gain experience with the museum's Diplomacy Simulation Program and visitor-engagement practices while supporting the presentation of museum spaces.
By the conclusion of the service period, volunteers will have produced tangible collection documentation, educational materials, and public-engagement content that can be used by NMAD to enhance access to its collections and connect visitors and broader audiences with the history and practice of American diplomacy.
This project provides students with hands-on experience in museum collections, educational programming, communications, and public engagement while developing skills in research, organization, writing, and project execution.
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 for the Spring 2027 semester. 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. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale.
This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits. Professional experience: Meaningful project work with clear deliverables, regular supervision and federal mentorship.
Skill Development: Hands-on application of academic knowledge in real-world Federal operations. Career Exploration: Exposure to Federal missions, workplace culture, and potential career pathways.
SemesterofService@state.gov · 000-000-0000
This position is with Department of State Headquarters, Department of State.
The posted pay range is $0 – $0.
Yes, this position is fully remote.
This position requires a Confidential security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This is a 8-20 hours per week position.
This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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