USDA Is Hiring!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area has over 600 paid student internships and entry-level career opportunities under the Pathways Program.
View open internships and apply at www.usajob.gov.
The FPAC mission area includes four agencies: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), Risk Management Agency (RMA), and FPAC Business Center.
The USDA FPAC has years of success in using the Pathways Program to recruit America's students and recent graduates to rewarding careers in Federal public service. There are two tracks to getting started with USDA:
The Student Internship Program are paid internship positions for students who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited school from the high school to postgraduate level. Selections will be made by January 2022 and selected applicants will begin working around the May/June 2022 timeframe. The opening date for applications is October 12.
The Recent Graduates Program is a career-entry program for recent graduates who completed a qualifying associate, bachelor, master, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate within the last two years. The opening date for applications is October 18.
Additionally, the 1890 Land-Grant Universities Foundation is hosting virtual career fairs for job seekers interested in USDA positions. There are multiple events in October and November. The flyer can be found here. Register below.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!