Job Summary

About the Position: Position(s) will be filled under the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Pathways Intern Program. Interns NTE should be assigned work that is short-term, of a project-oriented nature or of similarly limited duration. They should primarily be assigned to help complete temporary projects or perform labor-intensive tasks not requiring subject-matter expertise or fill summer jobs. PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE

Job Description

Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Pathways Intern Program Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited education. Position is Temporary not to exceed Not to Exceed 90 days or Not to Exceed Sep 30, 2026, whichever comes first. In order to qualify you must first meet the Internship Program eligibility: 1. Student Status: Current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate, including certain home-school curricula. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic course load. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled. 2. Grade Point Average: You must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher each semester. Secondly, you must meet the education requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Pathways Internship Positions: GS-01 LEVEL: Enrollment in a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) program. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. *Must be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) in an accredited school on at least a half-time basis. *Proof of enrollment reflecting your Spring 2026 status (includes transcripts, class schedule, or acceptance letter). Proof of future enrollment required upon entrance on duty. NOTE: If your college, vocational, trade, technical or high schools' definition of "academic year" differs from above, you must submit proof of this difference (e.g., copy of course catalog that defines an academic year). Absent this documentation, you will screened for academic qualifications based on the academic hours as defined in the bullets above. ITALY and UNITED KINGDOM applicants - due to VISA requirements you MUST physically reside in the LOCAL COMMUTING AREA of the position to be considered. If you do not reside in the local commuting area, your application for this area will be withdrawn from further consideration. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Technical Competence