HQ - Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) - Partnership and Engagement Specialist - Unpaid Internship
There are 4 opportunities available.This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE). The primary purpose of this position is to serve, in a developmental capacity, as a Partnership and Engagement Specialist within OPE. Tracks engagement activities throughout the OPE as well as DHS component offices. Tracks policy developed and laws proposed at the state & local levels that may impact the policies and positions of the department. Coordinates with state and local officials to disseminate information regarding new and proposed policies, procedures and programs. Responds to inquiries from state and local officials regarding DHS policies and programs. Schedules phone calls and meetings with Governors, state homeland advisors, Mayors and their staff on behalf of the supervisor.
There are 4 opportunities available.Supports a variety of Partnership and Engagement activities, relating to administrative, research and analytical duties and a variety to liaison activities and special assignments related to mission and functions of the office. Responds to administrative and programmatic problems brought to the attention of the Assistant Secretary. Relieves the Assistant Secretary of unnecessary interruptions and demands on his/her time by handling matters or forwarding issues to the appropriate individual(s). Responsible for meeting assigned deadlines. Assists in conducting briefings on special projects and sensitive administrative programmatic issues. Works with OPE staff on strategizing, designing and implementing advocacy efforts in support of Partnership and Engagement projects and initiatives. Assists in coordinating Partnership and Engagement actions, which may require review and analysis of legislation, and regulatory actions that may affect SLTT offices and transmits information to SLTT officials and their staffs as appropriate. Assists in developing and managing the process.
Basic pre-employment investigative background check may be required.
Successful completion of this DHS unpaid internship will make the candidate competitive for possible full-time DHS employment. There are 4 positions available.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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