Procurement Technician (Internship)

To apply, send an email to cgdresume@loc.gov with the subject line: Procurement Technician Application. Include a short cover letter addressing your experience or interest in procurement and Federal contracting, and attach a PDF Federal résumé.

About the role

This program provides undergraduate, graduate, and recent graduate students an invaluable opportunity to gain career experience by working on various projects to support the Library of Congress’ procurement goals. Internships and projects will heighten visibility for Library resources that represent the rich heritage of the United States.

Schedule

• Interns are expected to work approximately 15 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks, with the possibility of working more hours as desired.
• Full-time or part-time, temporary staff positions (15–40 hours per week).
• Program is offered year-round with flexible start dates; application period is ongoing.
• Short-term duration: approximately 12 weeks per session.
• Onsite or remote work options available.

Pay

These internships are compensated at the GS-05/step 1 level. Rates are subject to federal cost-of-living adjustments and locality pay variations. Check your location’s hourly pay rate here.

Benefits

• Library Store discounts.
• Onsite interns may be eligible for a transit subsidy.

The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange credit with your school.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate level at time of application, and/or have graduated or will graduate between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026.
• Recent graduates (within 1 year post-graduation—twelve months prior to internship start date) are also eligible.
• Returning interns and graduate students in library studies are given priority, but all students and alumni are welcome to apply.

Interests/Areas of Study: Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Library of Congress’ procurement goals through various projects.
• Communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and prepare accurate reports and communications.
• Multi-task effectively, communicate progress, ask questions, and anticipate challenges.
• Work independently with supervisory direction, establish work priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Perform research, analysis, and organizational tasks.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Provide customer service and mentor peers in a formal setting (if applicable).

Skills

Required:

• Strong communication (oral and written).
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with supervisory direction.
• Strong research, analysis, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Customer service orientation.
• Willingness or experience in mentoring peers.

Preferred:

• Ability to assess and inventory departmental records accurately.
• Ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study or training.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees.
• Knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities.

Selection Process

• Applications will be forwarded to selecting officials for review.
• Promising applicants will be contacted for telephone or MS Teams interviews.
• Letters of recommendation are not required; references will be called for top candidates.
• Selectees will receive detailed onboarding information.