Semester of Service Volunteer- Digital Communications and Multimedia Student Volunteer

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should: • Interest in digital communications, marketing, multimedia production, graphic design, information technology, or a related field. • Familiarity with creating digital media or video content using commonly available editing tools. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments. Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience & valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution, & participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled.

• This vacancy announcement will be open from 7/30/2026 to 8/5/2026 or when 25 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. The student will support the Office of Civil Service Talent Management by developing digital communications products that increase awareness of the Department's workforce mobility programs, including Civil Service Details, Agility@State, and the Professional Development Mobility Program (PDMP). The project combines research, communications, multimedia development, and visual storytelling to create engaging resources that educate Department employees about career development opportunities. The student will: • Research Civil Service talent development programs and collaborate with program managers to identify key messages and target audiences. • Develop concepts, storyboards, scripts, and other content for promotional and informational videos. • Create and edit short multimedia products and other digital communications materials using approved Department tools. • Design visual communications that support employee engagement and align with Department branding and accessibility requirements. • Recommend innovative approaches to communicate program information through digital media and visual storytelling. • Present completed multimedia products and project recommendations to office leadership and staff, along with a portfolio of final deliverables and supporting documentation.