Job Summary

About the Position: The Defense Commissary Agency Pathways Internship Program is targeted toward students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate school and professional school levels. It provides students with opportunities to explore Federal careers while being paid for the work performed. This is a Temporary Pathways Intern position Not To Exceed 30 September 2026. Students must meet eligibility and requirements by the announcement closing date.

Job Description

Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Internship 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. For this internship, you must be able to work an Intermittent Work Schedule. Position is Temporary not to exceed 30 September 2026. This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation. Interns will be assigned tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation in a real world work environment. In order to qualify you must first meet the Internship Program eligibility: 1. Student Status: Current students in an accredited 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. Qualifications This position requires good hand and eye coordination, alertness, integrity, tact, and courtesy, as well as the skill to operate simple equipment repetitively and requiring little or no previous training or experience. The screen-out element for this position is Reliability and Dependability. The basic qualification needed for these jobs is willingness to do low-level work. Workers may do several types of simple tasks over a period of time. One task is completed before a new assignment is given. The job element method is used to match what you can do against what the work requires. To be considered you must provide appropriate supporting documentation/information from your school. See Required Documents for more information. Physical requirements: (1) Frequently lift, push, pull, carry, and handle commissary products weighing up 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers or by using weight handling equipment. (2) Prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. Work conditions: - Most of the work is performed in the store display area, which is well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. - Aisles are often crowded with customers and grocery carts. - When working in the storage or receiving area, may be exposed to hot or cold weather, or damp or drafty conditions. - May be exposed to differences in temperature when storing in or retrieving items from chill or frozen storage rooms. - There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slipping on wet floors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: