The Ombuds Blog: Internship Opportunity: Office of the Secretary of the Interior

February 07, 2013

Internship Opportunity: Office of the Secretary of the Interior

The Department of the Interior is seeking students to work in the Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Policy Management and Budget, Office of Collaborative & Alternative Dispute Resolution. The paid positions in Arlington, VA last three months. Duties may include serving as a coach, facilitator or mediator; promoting organization-wide change toward a more conflict-healthy culture; developing evaluation tools and protocols; and preparing training materials.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen; enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational institution; be in good academic standing; and pass a background investigation. Organizational Ombuds skills are specifically desired. The GS-07 positions pay $20.29-26.38/hour and applications are due Friday, February 08, 2013. (USA Jobs, Job Ann. No.: OS-GH-13-MM837375(PW).)

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Bruce MacAllister2/08/2013 1:20 PM
I have worked with the Department of the Interior as one of my clients for the past two years, providing organizational assessment, mediation, coaching, and training services. I highly recommend this opportunity to interested students. The DOI has a very developed ADR program and very committed staff supporting the program. Additionally, it is unlikely that one will encounter a more diverse workplace in the Federal Government.
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