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DOJ Pathways Internship Program - Bureau of Prisons Student Trainee (Education)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice
- Pay
- $50,241–$62,462/yr
- Where
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Apply by
- 2026-09-29
- Posted
- Yesterday
PATHWAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. Provides students with work experience related to the career goals while offering eligibility to permanent employment upon completion. To learn more, visit: Students & Recent Graduates.
What you'd do
- This position is part of the Pathways Internship Program and is located at the Central Office or an institution in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
- Observes and assists the supervising Education staff in organizing files, researching vendors/partnerships/reentry service providers/programs, compiling reports for further evaluations, developing graphs/tables of statistical data, making calls and collecting data, assembling training materials, assisting with staff visits, and e-mailing general information.
- Receives on-the-job training of instructor work.
What they want
- ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
- Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
- All academic degrees and cou
What you get
- Health and life insurance coverage for Federal employees depends on the type of appointment.
- Students hired under the Pathways Internship Program may be entitled to these benefits.
- If eligible, employees serving on temporary appointments will receive the same government contribution as full-time permanent employees.
- Temporary employees are not eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees' Gro
- Starts
- 2026-09-22