OPPORTUNITIES OVERVIEW
The U.S. Department of State is currently seeking talented and motivated individuals to fill a number of Foreign Service and Civil Service positions. Be sure to register online to stay informed on the latest news and opportunities available in the Foreign and Civil Services.
To search and apply for specific positions with the U.S. Department of State, visit the Opportunities page to view all current job openings, vacancy announcements and deadlines for Foreign Service, Civil Service, and Student Programs offerings.
WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES
FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS
Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) deal with a variety of ever-changing challenges, which may include consular services such as screening visa applicants and issuing visas; political initiatives such as observing elections in host countries; or analyzing and reporting on issues such as HIV/AIDS, human rights, fair trade, and technology. Foreign Service Officers work in five different career tracks: Consular, Economic, Management, Political and Public Diplomacy.
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FOREIGN SERVICE SPECIALISTS
Foreign Service Specialists are instrumental in the daily operations of U.S. embassies and consulates, as they are responsible for security, safety, and protection people, technology and structures. We require specific skills in the financial, technical and support services areas. Opportunities exist in eight different categories with 19 different specialist jobs.
ADMINISTRATION
CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
MEDICAL & HEALTH
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT & SECURITY
CONSULAR FELLOWS
The Consular Fellows Program is a limited non-career appointment of up to five years and requires language proficiency in Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, Portuguese, or Arabic, as part of a unique national service program working in U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. Consular Fellows work abroad with foreign citizens seeking to come to the United States and assist U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad.
STUDENT PROGRAMS
Whether you are a high school student looking for summer employment or an undergraduate/graduate student seeking a substantive internship supporting U.S. foreign policy, there is no limit to how far our student programs can take you.
DOMESTIC OPPORTUNITIES
CIVIL SERVICE
As a Civil Service employee, you’ll support U.S. foreign policy right here in the United States. You’ll help further our principles and diplomatic initiatives worldwide through conscientious work in the United States. In short, Civil Service professionals are dedicated to improving the world in which we live.
Civil Service professionals work on everything from improving trade opportunities for U.S. businesses, to helping American couples adopt children from overseas, to monitoring human rights issues.
BUDGET ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACT PROCUREMENT
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
FOREIGN LANGUAGE & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
GENERAL ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
LEGAL COUNSEL
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
PASSPORT VISA SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
Domestically, the U.S. Department of State offers unique and innovative executive development opportunities for graduate, postgraduate and experienced professionals across disciplines. As a Fellow, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, while exploring new career avenues.