NASA OPENINGS FOR PATHWAYS INTERNS - GET YOUR RESUME INTO USAJOBS ASAP TO BE READY TO CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON THE HOUR IT OPENS Feb 1!!! JOBS CLOSE as soon as numbers of applicants reach a certain number !!

We will be posting JSC's next set of Pathways Intern announcements and we need your help in reaching out to high-caliber candidates! Pathways Intern announcements will be open 2/1/2021 through 2/5/2021. Please let your networks know to be on the lookout and to build a resume ahead of time and set up alerts (instructions below), and we will send out direct links to the job announcements once they are posted: 1. Go to USAJobs to create an account: Applicants must click on 'create a login.gov account' in the red box and follow the prompts. Once they have created the account, click 'continue' to log back into USAJobs. Please note that it is very important for applicants to retain their login information, as passwords are not easily reset in the system. 2. Create a profile: Before an applicant can apply, they will need to complete their profile. They will need to select 'Complete Profile.' 3. Build a Resume: After applicants complete a profile, they will need to build a resume. In past cycles, the system did not allow applicants to upload documents, but now that is a requirement. Please pay attention to any required documentation listed in the announcement. 4. Set up a Job Alert: Create an alert through the 'saved search' function. Saved searches will automatically search for jobs based on search criteria and email applicants when there are new jobs available. Pathways announcements are listed as 'Student Trainee' roles. 5. Once applicants have set up their alert, they will be notified when Pathways vacancies open. Once an opportunity is posted, they can follow the instructions in the 'How to Apply' section of the announcement. Please encourage applicants to read the postings in their entirety to understand the unique requirements for each announcement. Outreach Resources The attached USAJobs application tip sheet is designed to assist students with navigating the application process. The Guide for Recruiting Pathways Interns is a template to assist you in conducting outreach. Please share this with your employees and networks as you see fit. Connect with NASA Internships here: * NASA JSC Students on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nasajscstudents * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nasajscstudents/ * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ReelNASA * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA.JSC.Students/ Thank you for all you do to support the missions at JSC and our internships! Spring 2021 Guide for Recruiting Pathways Interns Contact: JSC Pathways Office, Andrea Parker, a.j.parker@nasa.gov Step 1: Conduct Outreach: We will be hiring both business and technical students for the Pathways Intern Program this spring, and we would like to encourage as many qualified students as possible to begin preparing their application. Please share the note below with the Universities you have contacts or relationships with as you see fit: Student organizations Affinity groups Professors/Deans Academic advisors Once you have university and student POC’s identified, use the following email template to reach out to them: Step 2: Send e-mail: Dear ________________, The NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is posting several job announcements for JSC’s Pathways Intern Program on www.usajobs.gov that will open February 1, 2021 and close February 5, 2021. These internships are to begin in August 2021. Students can prepare to apply for JSC’s Pathways Intern Program by developing a profile in USAJobs, building their resume, and creating notifications to receive alerts when the announcements open. What is the Pathways Intern Program? JSC’s Pathways Intern Program follows the Cooperative Education (Co-op) model where current undergraduate and graduate students gain valuable work experience in their degree field while alternating between semesters of work and school. The goal of the Pathways Intern Program is to develop students be become eligible for a full-time career with NASA upon graduation. Students work side-by-side with mentors who provide meaningful JSC projects and hands-on work experience. About Johnson Space Center Johnson Space Center (JSC) is committed to leading human space exploration. JSC plays a pivotal role in enhancing scientific and technological knowledge to benefit all of humankind. To meet this mission, JSC pursues four priorities: Maximize use of the International Space Station Enable success of the Commercial Crew Program Develop Orion for future missions Build the foundation for human missions to Mars What Type of Students is NASA Looking for? Generally, we’re looking for students who: Are well-rounded, focusing on academics as well as on-campus and/or community involvement Possess good interpersonal skills and work well in teams Are self-motivated Want to be part of an innovative workforce Have a passion for space and our mission This semester, JSC is recruiting the following majors: Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Quantitative Methods, Supply Chain Management or Organization, and Human Resources Technical: Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, Computational Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Physics, Industrial Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering Qualification Requirements: Be a U.S. citizen Be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) in an accredited educational institution Be enrolled on at least a half-time basis pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher Have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.90 (on a 4.00 scale) Have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours towards a bachelor’s degree or pursuing a graduate degree. Applicants must have an expected graduation date of no earlier than one calendar year from this closing date of this announcement. JSC’s Additional Qualification Requirements: Work tours are designed to alternate with your academic semesters at school and must follow work and academic tour schedules guidelines. Examples of work tour schedules can be found here: https://pathways.jsc.nasa.gov (Click Schedule under Program Information) Application Tips: Create a profile in www.USAJobs.gov Upload necessary documents to your profile as indicated on the application. Please pay close attention to the announcement itself and any specific requirements regarding time left until graduation. Please be prepared to set aside some time to complete the application process. Due to our new staffing system for NASA, there will now be a required assessment questionnaire in addition to eligibility questions. This assessment is designed to help us understand your competencies beyond what is in your resume. Helpful links: How to Apply for Federal Jobs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gih8-cwTCQU Resume Writing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk USAJobs YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/usajobs/videos Please visit JSC’s Pathways Intern Program website for more information and let me know if you have any questions. Your Signature