Office of the Administration
Internship details
The Office of Administration (OA) supports the President of the United States and the Executive Office of the President (EOP) through the execution of finance, information technology, human resources, facilities management, logistics, procurement, security, and legal services. OA is comprised of the following offices:
- Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO) – OCAO provides a full range of human resource services, including design and communication services, employee relations, learning & development, human resources information systems, staffing and recruitment, HR processing, benefits, and library and research services.
- Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) – OCFO provides a full range of financial services, including budget formulation and execution, centralized accounting and financial reporting, financial systems, procurement and contract management, coordinated internal controls reporting, and travel and events management.
- Office of the Chief Operations Officer (OCOO) – OCOO provides a full range of operational services, including facility management, construction project management, interior design and space planning, mail delivery and logistics support, warehouse and supply operations, continuity of operations planning and execution, and monitoring of internal and external events affecting the campus. Time spent with OCOO incorporates the use of organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as engagement with functional technical platforms in the execution of the full spectrum of EOP Operations.
- Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) – OCSO ensures the EOP has a trustworthy workforce and safe workplace. It oversees all personnel security and physical security responsibilities to protect and safeguard EOP personnel and the complex.
- Office of Information Technology (OA IT) – OA IT builds, buys, and secures enterprise-wide applications used across the EOP and is also responsible for the protection and preservation of all EOP data.
- Office of the General Counsel (OGC) – OGC advises the Director and OA senior staff on the full range of legal and policy issues relevant to campus operations, including issues relating to personnel, ethics, claims, fiscal and budget matters, procurement, security, records, and technology.
Internship Details
The Spring 2024 term begins on January 22, 2024 and ends on May 10, 2024. Interns will receive a stipend of $12,000/$6,000 for participation in the program. Internships will be hosted in person on the White House campus, located in Washington, D.C. Please note that living accommodations and relocation support will not be provided. All internships are full-time/part-time and participants must be able to commit 35-40/15-34 hours per week (Monday-Friday).
Applicants who receive an offer will be required to complete the Standard Form (SF) 86 to determine whether they meet security eligibility requirements. Information requested on the SF86 that could affect eligibility includes, but is not limited to, an applicant’s connections to foreign governments, criminal history, financial debts and tax compliance, and prior drug use (including marijuana, regardless of whether the marijuana use was permitted under state law).
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Males must be registered with Selective Service
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate college, community college, or university
- Must obtain a favorable security determination and pass a pre-employment drug test
* If you are not a U.S. Citizen you should not apply for this internship***
Key Dates for Upcoming Sessions
Fall 2023
- Program Start Date: September 11, 2023
- Program End Date: December 15, 2023
- Application Open Date: March 17, 2023
- Application Close Date: April 14, at 11:59 PM ET
Spring 2024
- Program Start Date: January 22, 2024
- Program End Date: May 10, 2024
- Application Open Date: July 24, 2023
- Application Close Date: August 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, as an OA intern, you will agree to and sign an Internship Stipend Agreement that states, “By entering into this Agreement to receive a stipend from OA, I confirm that I am not receiving a separate outside source of funding from a third-party organization in connection with my participation in the program.”
Yes, if you need to submit information, documentation, or other materials to your educational institution, you must coordinate this with your supervisor as early as possible.
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