Join the U.S. Department of State
As the lead foreign affairs agency, the U.S. Department of State is dedicated to protecting and strengthening America’s interests abroad. America’s foreign policy is designed to amplify the nation’s voice and extend its reach in areas critical to the daily lives of its citizens. We work to ensure that our country’s diplomatic leadership enhances our food, energy, and economic security and stability.
We are a team from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and knowledge, with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You can become part of the Department’s workforce, contributing your innovative thinking and global perspective to support and expand our efforts worldwide.
We offer a variety of worldwide and domestic career opportunities. These opportunities include global careers in the Foreign Service, domestic careers in the Civil Service and internships which span the globe.
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Civil Service
- are at the core of our operations. These dedicated professionals help to drive diplomatic principles and initiatives worldwide through conscientious work from their locations in Washington, DC or other cities throughout the United States. Opportunities are posted to USAJOBS as they become available. These positions span across multiple categories from Budget Administration and Personnel Management to Public Affairs. Click here to learn more or click to explore available vacancies.
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Consular Fellows
– work in U.S. embassies and consulates alongside Foreign Service Officers, other U.S. agency personnel, and locally-employed staff. The Consular Fellows Program is a limited non-career appointment of up to five years which directly supports the mission to provide overseas consular services that protect U.S. citizens, ensure U.S. national security, facilitate the entry of legitimate travelers, and foster economic growth at home. Opportunities exist for those with specific language skills. Visit the Consular Fellows Program for details.
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Foreign Service Officer
– deal with a variety of ever-changing challenges such as screening visa applicants and issuing visas, observing elections in host countries, or analyzing and reporting on issues such as HIV/AIDS, human rights, fair trade, or technology. There are five different career tracks available: Consular, Economic, Management, Public Diplomacy and Political. Click here to learn how you can pursue a global career in the diplomatic corps and the steps to becoming a Foreign Service Officer.
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Foreign Service Specialist
– manage the daily operations of U.S. embassies and consulates and are responsible for the security, safety, health, and protection of people, technology and structures. Opportunities exist in eight different categories, including: Administration, Construction Engineering, Facility Management, Information Technology, International Information/English Language Programs, Medical/Health, Office Management and Law Enforcement and Security. Click here to learn more about the Specialist selection process or click to explore available vacancies.
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Internships
– available for high school students looking for summer employment or undergraduate and graduate students seeking a substantive internship supporting U.S. foreign policy. The U.S. Department of State offers internships to meet your needs.