Retail Inventory Specialist Intern, Fall

White House USA

Washington, DC

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Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Processes, Business Solutions, Childcare, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Federal Government, Finance, Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Merchandising, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Operational Support Systems (OSS), Organizational Skills, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Reengineering, Regulations, Reimbursement, Retail, Retail Management, Retail Operations, Sales, Strategic Planning, Technical Marketing, Time Management, Warehousing, eCommerce
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Washington, DC
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2 days ago

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Retail Inventory Specialist Intern, Fall

Legislative Branch

House of Representatives

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Summary

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff.

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Summary

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff.

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/27/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 27, 2026

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1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

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Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $36,834 - $36,834 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 1

Promotion potential 1

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0099 General Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req5472 Control number 873860500

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Job Summary:

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This paid* Retail Inventory Specialist internship is responsible for supporting the Customer Service Manager with the daily operations of Office Supply Service by promoting effective inventory and merchandising support for the U.S. House of Representatives (House), Customer Experience Center (CEC). This support will aid in the successful annual inventory and merchandise planning and strategy for upcoming months. This intern will have the opportunity to see the day-to-day operations of a successful retail operation and see firsthand how we support the House.

  • paid at an annual rate of $36,834 not to exceed 120 days.

The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Document, analyze, and re-engineer existing business processes (e.g., fulfillment, workflow, ecommerce)
  • Work with staff to receive and verify office supply and gift shop orders; perform inventory of on-hand merchandise; assist in stocking the sales floor; and customer outreach.
  • Assist in conducting periodic inventory of warehouse, HGS, or OSS items to provide timely and accurate data resolution and reconciliation.
  • Collaborate with teammates to successfully bridge the gap between technical, marketing, operations, and communications teams to implement enhancement projects.
  • Provide excellent customer support to all users, including senior-level Government leadership.
  • The successful candidate will complete the internship with a broad experience in retail inventory management and merchandise planning in a retail environment.
  • Provide additional program support services and other tasks as needed.
  • Performs other official duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A student who has demonstrated skill in customer journey optimization to improve the end-to-end customer experience.
  • Currently an undergraduate student attending a college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to maintain professionalism in a team environment.
  • Ability to lift boxes of merchandise.
  • Observant; strong attention to detail.
  • Clear, concise communication and organizational skills.
  • Desire to learn and grow professionally.
  • Desire to make contributions and offer insights that lead to the growth and success of the business by data-driven decision making.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

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Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

House of Representatives

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

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Summary

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/27/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 27, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $36,834 - $36,834 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 1

Promotion potential 1

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0099 General Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req5472 Control number 873860500

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