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Work Study Student Program 2026/2027

Library of Congress · Legislative Branch
📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $16.79 – $16.79/hr 🏠 Telework eligible

Job Summary

The Library of Congress Work Study Student Program is a progressive, career development program for local high school students. It combines on-the-job training and career development with classroom instructions and education. Under the program, students earn a federal salary, receive work site supervision and career assistance. Students will get the chance to work part-time when school is in session with the possibility of full-time employment during school breaks.

Major Duties

This program offers high school students insights into the environment and culture of the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Work Study Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access standards, and information management. Please see the list of required documents below. Incomplete applications will disqualify you from the program. For more details about the Work Study Student Program, click here: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/high-school-work-study-program-hrs/

Education

Students who are homeschooled must have completed 70% of their high school studies at the time of application as demonstrated on school transcript.

Contact

JobHelp@loc.gov 202-707-5620

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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