{"id":62627,"date":"2025-09-15T14:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=62627"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:09:40","slug":"u-s-treasury-office-of-international-affairs-junior-fellowship-program-2025-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=62627","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Treasury Office of International Affairs Junior Fellowship Program 2025\u20132027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"734\">The U.S. Department of the Treasury\u2019s Office of International Affairs (IA) is now accepting applications for its <strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"507\">highly competitive Junior Fellowship Program<\/strong> for the 2025\u20132027 cycle. This two-year program offers recent college graduates an unparalleled opportunity to shape international economic policy and gain hands-on experience at the forefront of global finance and diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"1014\">The Junior Fellowship program is designed for <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"818\">outstanding, motivated graduates<\/strong> eager to contribute to U.S. engagement in international financial and economic issues while building skills that can lead to future opportunities in government, academia, or the private sector.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1061\">About the Junior Fellowship Program<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1345\">The <strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1110\">International Affairs Junior Fellowship<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1148\">two-year, fixed-term program<\/strong>. Each year, up to 30 fellows are selected to join Treasury\u2019s Office of International Affairs, working alongside senior officials on critical issues that shape U.S. economic engagement worldwide.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1381\">Key Features of the Program:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1737\">\n<li data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1419\"><strong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1397\">Duration:<\/strong> 2 years (2025\u20132027)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1500\">\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1500\"><strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1436\">Placement:<\/strong> Fellows are assigned to either regional or functional offices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1520\">Compensation:<\/strong> Fellows are hired at the GS-9 level and receive full Treasury benefits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1737\">\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1737\"><strong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1619\">Career Development:<\/strong> Fellows leave the program well-prepared for careers in the U.S. government, private sector, or graduate-level study<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1764\">What Fellows Do<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1892\">Junior Fellows gain broad exposure to pressing international economic and financial policy issues. Responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2642\">\n<li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1982\">\n<p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1982\"><strong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1927\">Developing policy proposals<\/strong> to address global financial and economic challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2098\">\n<p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2098\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2048\">Analyzing international economic and financial developments<\/strong>, including trends that affect the U.S. economy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2182\">\n<p data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2182\"><strong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2143\">Conducting detailed analytical studies<\/strong> to support Treasury decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2427\">\n<p data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2316\"><strong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2235\">Supporting bilateral and multilateral meetings<\/strong> for senior Treasury officials engaging with international counterparts at the:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2427\">\n<li data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2356\">\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2356\">International Monetary Fund (IMF)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2373\">\n<p data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2373\">World Bank<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2399\">\n<p data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2399\">Group of Seven (G7)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2427\">\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2427\">Group of Twenty (G20)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2528\">\n<p data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2528\"><strong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2455\">Travel opportunities:<\/strong> Junior Fellows may travel abroad as part of official U.S. delegations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2642\">\n<p data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2642\"><strong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2571\">Exposure to senior-level engagement:<\/strong> Fellows frequently participate in high-level meetings and dialogues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2647\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2669\">Placement Areas<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2746\">Fellows will work in <strong data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2743\">either a regional office or a functional office<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<li data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2874\">\n<p data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2874\"><strong data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2771\">Regional Offices:<\/strong> Oversee Treasury\u2019s engagement with finance ministries and treasuries across specific global regions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<p data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"3025\"><strong data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2900\">Functional Offices:<\/strong> Coordinate Treasury\u2019s work with international financial institutions and develop policies on cross-cutting issues such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<li data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3046\">\n<p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3046\">Climate change<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3067\">\n<p data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3067\">Export credits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3090\">\n<p data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3090\">Foreign exchange<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<p data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3123\">Global economic resilience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3128\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3149\">Qualifications<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3284\">The Treasury seeks candidates with <strong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3243\">strong academic backgrounds and demonstrated interest<\/strong> in international economics and policy.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3315\">Minimum Qualifications:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3645\">\n<li data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3449\">\n<p data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3449\">Bachelor\u2019s degree (recent or expected by 2025) in economics, international relations, public policy, finance, or a related field.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3528\">\n<p data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3528\">Demonstrated interest in international economic policy and public service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3579\">\n<p data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3579\">U.S. citizenship (must provide documentation).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3645\">\n<p data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3645\">Ability to obtain and maintain a national security clearance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3668\">Desired Skills:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3945\">\n<li data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3711\">\n<p data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3711\">Strong analytical and research skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3780\">\n<p data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3780\">Clear and persuasive written and verbal communication abilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3868\">\n<p data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3868\">Coursework or professional experience related to international economics or policy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3945\">\n<p data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3945\">Flexibility, motivation, and the ability to manage competing priorities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3950\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"3976\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4113\">Applications must be submitted <strong data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4032\">by October 31, 2025<\/strong>. Candidates should email all required materials to <strong data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4110\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4108\">IAFellows@treasury.gov<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4140\">Required Documents:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4371\">\n<li data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4157\">\n<p data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4157\">Cover letter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4291\">\n<p data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4291\">Resume (no page limit; must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of relevant paid\/unpaid work, volunteer, or extracurricular experience)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4321\">\n<p data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4321\">One recommendation letter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4371\">\n<p data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4371\">Transcript(s) showing academic qualifications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4404\">Application Instructions:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4646\">\n<li data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4453\">\n<p data-start=\"4407\" data-end=\"4453\">Indicate a desired start date in your email.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4483\">\n<p data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4483\">Confirm U.S. citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4529\">\n<p data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4529\">Note veterans\u2019 preference, if applicable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4646\">\n<p data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4646\">Include detailed work descriptions (with duties, dates, and hours per week) for all roles listed on your resume.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4672\">Selection Process:<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4916\">\n<li data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4722\">\n<p data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4722\">Initial screening of submitted applications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4791\">\n<p data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"4791\">Shortlisted candidates will complete two short essay questions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4792\" data-end=\"4847\">\n<p data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4847\">Final evaluations take place in <strong data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4844\">December 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4848\" data-end=\"4916\">\n<p data-start=\"4851\" data-end=\"4916\">Fellowship start: <strong data-start=\"4869\" data-end=\"4884\">Summer 2026<\/strong> (or alternative agreed date).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"4918\" data-end=\"4921\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"4948\">Information Sessions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4950\" data-end=\"5161\">To support prospective applicants, the Treasury\u2019s Junior Fellows recruiting committee will host <strong data-start=\"5046\" data-end=\"5076\">three information sessions<\/strong>. These will feature current Junior Fellows sharing their experiences and insights.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5549\">\n<li data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5291\">\n<p data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5291\"><strong data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5196\">Tuesday, September 24, 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"5196\" data-end=\"5199\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ustreasury.zoomgov.com\/webinar\/register\/WN_1sStujakSrS1vG_dIMNZlw\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5289\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5420\">\n<p data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5420\"><strong data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5325\">Wednesday, October 9, 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5328\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ustreasury.zoomgov.com\/webinar\/register\/WN_kks3wYX-Tmm6fCTYRnfYZw\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5328\" data-end=\"5418\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5549\">\n<p data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5549\"><strong data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5454\">Thursday, October 17, 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"5454\" data-end=\"5457\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ustreasury.zoomgov.com\/webinar\/register\/WN_nMvfiaskQfmflqP1l5fkVA\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5547\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5551\" data-end=\"5624\">Each session runs from <strong data-start=\"5574\" data-end=\"5621\">8:00\u20139:00 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. &amp; Canada)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5626\" data-end=\"5629\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5646\">Why Apply?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5681\">The Junior Fellowship provides:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5682\" data-end=\"6016\">\n<li data-start=\"5682\" data-end=\"5742\">\n<p data-start=\"5684\" data-end=\"5742\">Direct experience shaping international economic policy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5820\">\n<p data-start=\"5745\" data-end=\"5820\">Networking opportunities with leaders in U.S. and global economic policy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5821\" data-end=\"5907\">\n<p data-start=\"5823\" data-end=\"5907\">Hands-on engagement with some of the world\u2019s most critical financial institutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5908\" data-end=\"6016\">\n<p data-start=\"5910\" data-end=\"6016\">A launching pad to careers in government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"6018\" data-end=\"6021\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6023\" data-end=\"6037\">Key Dates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"6039\" data-end=\"6225\">\n<li data-start=\"6039\" data-end=\"6069\">\n<p data-start=\"6041\" data-end=\"6069\"><strong data-start=\"6041\" data-end=\"6063\">Applications Open:<\/strong> Now<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6070\" data-end=\"6104\">\n<p data-start=\"6072\" data-end=\"6104\"><strong data-start=\"6072\" data-end=\"6085\">Deadline:<\/strong> October 31, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6105\" data-end=\"6159\">\n<p data-start=\"6107\" data-end=\"6159\"><strong data-start=\"6107\" data-end=\"6125\">Info Sessions:<\/strong> Sept. 24, Oct. 9, Oct. 17, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6193\">\n<p data-start=\"6162\" data-end=\"6193\"><strong data-start=\"6162\" data-end=\"6177\">Evaluation:<\/strong> December 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6194\" data-end=\"6225\">\n<p data-start=\"6196\" data-end=\"6225\"><strong data-start=\"6196\" data-end=\"6211\">Start Date:<\/strong> Summer 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6230\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6232\" data-end=\"6256\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6258\" data-end=\"6308\">For questions, email <strong data-start=\"6279\" data-end=\"6305\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6281\" data-end=\"6303\">IAFellows@treasury.gov<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>For more Information and Applications:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/about\/careers-at-treasury\/studentinternship-programs\/international-affairs-junior-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">opportunitiesconnect.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more opportunities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Department of the Treasury\u2019s Office of International Affairs (IA) is now accepting applications for its highly competitive Junior Fellowship Program for the 2025\u20132027 cycle. 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