Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agency's strategic priorities.
Location: Remote (100% work off site) or hybrid at USFWS Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center, 32 Campus Drive, James Todd Building, 3rd Floor, Missoula, MT 59812 Work Schedule and Flexibilities: Preferred 10-15 hours per week; anytime between 9-3 Mountain, Remote (100% work off site) or Hybrid (In office + telework eligible) Number of Positions: 1 Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June) This vacancy will be open until Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. The Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center's mission is to equip and inspire agency leaders and partners to ensure that America's National Wilderness Preservation System endures for future generations. We do this through training, information, and education. One student is needed for a community engagement and agency resource position, either remote or hybrid.
This project would include: reviewing existing brochures, posters, and educational material and updating to more engaging formats/designs; reviewing existing online wilderness toolboxes and creating new educational material such as handouts, posters and infographics; investigating new opportunities for community engagement and creating new public brochures.
Other possible projects include creating new 'magazines' or booklets for current wilderness workshop courses and redesigning existing cloth posters used during wilderness agency courses. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, 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.
To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited high school, 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.
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. Protection and support: Coverage under Federal Tort Claims Act Workers' compensation for service-related injuries Structured onboarding and ongoing supervision
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This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $0 – $0.
Yes, this position is fully remote.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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