Travel Program Specialist ARS FMAD (Virtual - Beltsville, MD) Spring 2025

University of the District of Columbia; Beltsville (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking institution for students looking to gain valuable experience in travel program management. As a Travel Program Specialist, you will play a crucial role in assisting with travel documentation and policy writing while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This internship not only allows you to contribute to meaningful projects but also provides essential guidance and feedback from experienced supervisors. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering professional growth and making a significant impact in the field of agriculture and beyond. If you are passionate about travel management and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Networking Opportunities

Mentorship Program

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program.
• Good academic standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conference packages and travel authorizations.
• Review policy documents and provide feedback.

Skills

Policy Writing

Editing

Travel Document Management

Communication

Supervision

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Travel Program Specialist ARS FMAD (Virtual - Beltsville, MD) Spring 2025

Pick up exception memos from the portal, review for policy and grammatical accuracy, and submit to exception memo reviewers. Be a POC for exception memo questions. Approve travel documents for NIFA when the Travel Management Specialist is out of the office or unavailable. Review policy documents for updates.

Duties include:

• Assist with conference packages.
• Serve as backup for travel authorizations for NIFA.
• Assist with writing and editing policy.

Minimum Hours: (Minimum 20 hours Maximum 40 hours per week)

Preferred Majors:

• Business, Government
• Undergraduate students
• Graduate Students

Desired Skills:

Supervision:

• Interns will report to the ARS FMAD.
• Interns will receive guidance and feedback from the supervisor daily, weekly, or as needed.
• Interns' formal evaluations are completed at the following segments of the internship session: Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluation.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident.
• Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution.
• Unofficial Transcript can be used when applying for the position.
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• The position is renewable, based upon effective performance, availability of funds, and program needs, with the possibility of a multiple-year appointment.

Documents to have when applying:

• Resume
• Transcript

Pay Information:

• Undergraduate students (Associates and Bachelor's degree seeking students): $17.45
• Graduate students (Masters and Doctorate degree seeking students): $19.20

The internship with the USDA that you were selected for is offered through a third-party provider – the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). You need to complete their application before the official offer letter can be drafted and sent for your review.

Note: You do not need to wait on documents such as official transcripts, references, and so on to submit your application. You can upload a placeholder in its place and submit via email when you receive them.

Responding to Flyer or E-mail:

• E-mail resume and introduction to [e-mail].
• Copy/Type E-mail subject line as shown in flyer/email.

General Information:

About USDA and HACU:

For the past 27 years, USDA has partnered with HACU to provide internship opportunities for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. These internships provide valuable professional experience for students while also exposing students to the important work that is done at USDA. The students also make significant contributions to the sub-agencies.

This partnership with HACU represents a larger USDA strategy aimed at ensuring a diverse, prepared, and competitive workforce that is vital to establishing a sustainable agricultural future. As a result of their positive internship experiences and supportive and inclusive culture at USDA, many former HACU students are now members of the USDA permanent workforce.