Student Trainee (Administrative Support)

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

Pay: $16–$36/hr
Where: Baltimore, Maryland + 2 more
Apply by: 2026-09-25
Posted: 3 days ago

Come make the most of your internship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)! The Student Trainee (Administrative Support) position is a great way to gain federal experience while pursuing an education. This is an opportunity to work with top professionals who exemplify and promote creative discoveries, innovative strategies, and collaborative exchange of information. Be a part of the mission - apply now!

What you'd do

As a Student Trainee (Administrative Support), your typical work assignments may include: Establishing and maintaining office files.
Receiving incoming calls and visitors.
Providing callers and visitors with general information.
Preparing a variety of standardized documents from rough draft and/or oral instructions.
Processing and distributing mail to appropriate individuals.
Developing documents using a variety of office automation applications.
Performing special projects.
As a Pathways Student Trainee at the NIH, you will be engaged in projects/tasks related to your position and program area.
The NIH Institute will share further information on the structure and content of the program with you during the interview process.
This announcement can be used to fill a variety of administrative positions such as: Auditor, Accountant, Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Specialist, Program Specialist, Extramural Support Assistant, Program Support Assistant, Administrative Technician, Administrative Officer, Management/Program Analyst, Budget Analyst, Engineer, Purchasing Agent, Property Management Specialist, Ethics Program Assistant, Grants Management Specialist, and/or IT Specialist.

What they want

You must submit a transcript that includes: Your name The institution's name Your cumulative GPA Your course history Your Fall 2026 course enrollment You must be enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester.
If your transcript does not yet reflect your Fall 2026 enrollment, submit separate enrollment verification with your application.
For example, a graduating high school student planning to begin a bache

Starts: 2026-09-21