Religious Services Student Trainee (Chaplain Intern)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Religious Services Student Trainee (Chaplain Intern) is a paid Pathways Internship position with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), located in a BOP Chaplaincy Services field department or the Chaplaincy Services Branch in Central Office. The developmental program provides students with work experience related to their studies and career goals, familiarity with the overall functions of a Chaplain, and potential eligibility for permanent employment after completing program requirements. The internship is temporary and project work is temporary in nature. Telework is available in accordance with agency policy.

The intern must be in the second or third year of a theological and/or ministerial training program at an educational institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. The role requires ongoing student enrollment and academic standing. Interns who meet program and position requirements may be converted to permanent employment, or in limited circumstances a term appointment, within 120 days of successful program completion. Conversion eligibility includes completing the required work hours and degree or certificate requirements, meeting qualification and agency-specific standards, and successfully performing the job.

Requirements

• Be a current student pursuing a degree or certificate at a qualifying educational institution, with an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a half-time or full-time course load.
• Have completed four academic years of post-high-school education leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
• Be in the second or third year of a theological and/or ministerial training program at an educational institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.5, with no grade below a C.
• Provide documentation verifying current enrollment and course load.
• Pass required pre-employment screening, including a National Crime Information Center check and credit check, as well as the stated pre-employment interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Gain work experience related to the student's curriculum, career goals, and potential future assignment as a Chaplain.
• Become familiar with the overall functions of the Chaplain position.
• Complete temporary project work as part of the Pathways Internship Program.
• If converted to a permanent position, attend and successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course in Glynco, Georgia.

Benefits

• Eligible Pathways interns appointed for 90 days or more may earn annual and sick leave, subject to applicable rules.
• Eligible temporary employees receive the same government contribution toward benefits as full-time permanent employees.
• A federal employee benefits package may include health and life insurance coverage, depending on appointment type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern