Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State Spring 2016 Student Internship Program. This is an opportunity to participate in a 10 week internship that provides an up close and personal experience with American’s foreign affairs agency.
This internship is available in over 270 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world as well as at the Department of State in Washington D.C. Students will have the opportunities to:
- Participate in meetings with senior level U.S. government or foreign government officials
- Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives
- Help organize and support events, including international and/or multi-lateral meetings and conferences on critical global issues
- Contribute to the management and administration of the Department of State and America’s foreign policy
- Engage directly with U.S. or foreign audiences to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society
Please visit http://careers.state.gov/intern/student-internships for more information about the U.S. Department of State Spring 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is July 1, 2015.