Student Volunteer (Office of General Counsel - Field Offices) at National Labor Relations Board

Summary

These positions are part of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Student Volunteer Program under The General Counsel - Field Offices Program areas. The purpose of these positions is to provide students the opportunity to learn about the NLRB, gain valuable on the job work experience by exposing them to the full-range of the Agency's legal practices, and if desired, earn credit towards their degree for their volunteer service. Duties

As a Student Volunteer, your typical work assignments may include: · Conducting Legal Research; · Assisting with Conducting Unfair Labor Practice Investigations; · Assisting with Conducting Union Elections; · Interpreting Case Law; · Performing Case Evaluation; · Preparing and Presenting Reports of Findings; · Preparing Disposition Letters and Memorandums; · Presenting Oral and Written Reports of Cases; · Organizing, Analyzing, and Managing Case Files; · Providing General Administrative Support; · Other duties as assigned. Student Volunteers under The General Counsel-Field Offices Program areas will choose the volunteer service position they are interested in. The different volunteer service positions available are: Legal position, Field Examiner position, and Administrative Professional position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for further guidance.

· Must be at least 16 years old.

· Must be enrolled at least part-time at an accredited academic institution.

· Must maintain status as a current student during your volunteer service.

· Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

· Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.

· Must submit a complete application package with the required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Qualifications

All eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application. To be a Student Volunteer, you must meet the below eligibility requirements: 1. Be at least 16 years old; and 2. Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited academic institution on an at least part-time basis. *A transcript showing proof of current enrollment is required to be submitted with your application package. Prior to onboarding, proof of enrollment for the semester of your volunteer service is required to verify your eligibility status as a Student.* The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer Legal position and Field Examiner positions will have education of and/or experience with labor law/employment law. The candidate possesses strong research and writing skills to be able to conduct legal research and prepare reports of their findings. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.

The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer Administrative Professional position will have education of and/or experience performing a variety of administrative duties of an office. The candidate possesses analytical skills to compile and analyze charts, tables, statistical reports and other data. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.

Program Education Requirement: Must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate at an accredited college; professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying academic institution on a full-time or part-time basis. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website - click here. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website - click here.

· Open & closing dates 12/07/2022 to 11/28/2023

· Salary $0 - $0 without compensation

· Locations Many vacancies in the following location