The Office of Consumer Affairs(OCA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce seeks interns. College level preferred; however, high school students will be considered.

The intern will assist with OCA's activities in helping consumers with marketplace issues, developing education and information materials for consumers, and special projects in such areas as electronic commerce, the Year 2000, and the like.

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, independent research ability, and be computer literate.

A minimum commitment of six weeks(full-time) or two months(part-time) is expected. The internship is unpaid.

To apply or for more information, contact:

The following documents (available on-line except where indicated) must be submitted and processed before the start of your internship. Remember to keep copies for your record.

• Application for Federal Employment (SF171)* or Optional Application for Federal Employment (SF612). The copy that you submit must contain an original signature and date.
• Copy of Current Transcript or Proof of Enrollment Status
• Student Volunteer Service Agreement -- Both you and your school sponsor need to supply the information and sign the Agreement.
• Student Volunteer Assignment -- This spells out what you will be doing while interning at the Office of Consumer Affairs. (Will be completed following the initial interview.)
• Special Agreement Checks (SAC)* -- This form is used for investigative purposes.

* Available in hard copy only.