Pathways are a series of programs developed by the Office of Personnel Management to reform student hiring programs across the government.
Each of these programs allows hiring managers to leverage students’ skills in the government and each program allows for conversion to permanent or term positions. The programs are designed to help managers develop a pipeline of talent while providing recruitment flexibility and diversity.
Whether you are interested in engineering, marketing, technology, management, communications, or any of a wide variety of careers, you could find a great starting position at the United States Mint through Pathways or one of our other programs.
Recent Graduate Program
The Recent Graduates Program is not limited to graduate students; it is for individuals who recently completed the requirements for any of a wide range of degrees or certificates, including an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or technical/vocational degree or certificate.
There are currently no positions available at the United States Mint, but there may be opportunities in the future.
Law School Interns/Externs
Our internship/externship program provides law students with an opportunity to participate substantively and directly in all aspects of the Office of Chief Counsel’s practice. Law student intern/externs conduct legal research and draft letters, legal memoranda, and opinions, and respond to document requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and discovery. It is an unpaid/volunteer program for current law students with one year of law school successfully completed. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a day or evening student at an accredited United States law school. There are up to three positions available each semester (Summer, Fall, and Spring). Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and unofficial law school transcript to James Kennedy, Attorney-Advisor, at james.kennedy@usmint.treas.gov
Students interested in a summer internship should submit their applications no later than February 1. Applicants pursuing a fall or spring semester externship should submit their applications no later than May 15 and October 1, respectively.
HACU Interns
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities Interns (HACU) National Internship Program is considered a model program for both student development and outreach to the Hispanic community by providing a comprehensive range of services to students and federal agencies. The HNIP program:
Provides professional experience for students from Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and other colleges and universities, enabling them to make more educated career choices
Exposes students to research development, technology and administrative career opportunities
Supplements academic study with practical applications for students majoring in relevant fields and related disciplines
Extends and strengthens the relationship between government agencies, corporations, and HSIs and other institutions that have significant Hispanic enrollment and offer related academic programs
All applicants to HNIP must:
Have at least a 3.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale
Receive one letter of recommendation from an advisor or professor
Be enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student
HNIP interns are employees of HACU, but must comply with the work schedule of the participating agency. The interns are placed in Federal agencies that participate through a contractual or cooperative agreement with HACU.
The internship assignment should complement the intern’s academic background and/or career interests. Most interns perform some administrative duties. However, HACU requests that the majority of intern time be devoted to substantive work that will enhance the students’ skills in their area of study.
If you are interested in hiring a HACU student for summer employment please contact Maria Jackson, Maria.Jackson@usmint.treas.gov.
Other Programs
The United States Mint has a relationship with the following organizations that assist with both summer and academic-year internships.* For more information, visit the program sites directly.
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