2026 Summer Internship - IT Operations
Supreme Court of the United States
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2026 Summer Internship - Marshal's Office
Supreme Court of the United States
Judicial Branch
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$22.41 - $22.41
per hour
Type
Closes
March 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This internship in the Supreme Court Marshal's Office involves helping with everyday tasks like sorting mail, filing documents, handling packages, and supporting court ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
It's an 8-week summer program for undergraduate students who are reliable, hardworking, and able to keep information private.
A good fit would be a motivated student with strong grades, good judgment, and a willingness to work full-time in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- U.S. citizen, national, or owing allegiance to the U.S.
- Completed at least two semesters of undergraduate study
- Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's program during or immediately after the internship
- Available for 8 weeks in summer 2026, preferably full-time (8 hours/day, 5 days/week)
- Demonstrated academic achievement and strong judgment
- High level of trustworthiness, discretion, maturity, and initiative
- Not eligible if law or graduate student
Full Job Description
This is an internship position with the Marshal's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Sunday, 03/01/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants.
The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date. The Program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool.
In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity.
Good judgment is critical. Internships are open to The Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public.
Applicants must have completed two semesters of undergraduate study and meet one of the following criteria: Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's program for the entirety of the internship term; Returning to a Bachelor's program immediately following the internship term; or Participating in a federal fellowship program after the internship; Law students and graduate students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship program.
Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. Some offices may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
Interns selected for the summer term should plan to work for 8 weeks. Major Duties:
Under the Judiciary Act of 1867, Congress granted the Court authority to appoint a Marshal to oversee Courtroom operations, provide security for the Justices, and pay the Court's bills.
The Marshal serves as the Court's chief security officer and facilities administrator, managing approximately 330 employees, including the Supreme Court Police Force.
Interns in the Marshal's Office assist with performing a variety of duties to include internal mail services, sorting and filing of documents, and receiving and distributing packages using assigned vehicles.
Assist with a variety of duties during official Court ceremonies.
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