I will show the world a side of America it has never seen.

Welcome to the most fascinating career in the world.

The U.S. Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency.

We begin our mission of diplomacy in Washington, D.C., where we hire Foreign Service, Civil Service and Student employees to work at our offices
in the U.S. and over 265 posts abroad. Join us in helping shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy.

Foreign Service Officer

Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) help formulate and implement the foreign policy of the United States. An essential part of the frontline personnel at all U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions, they will be found at more than 265 locations worldwide as well as in Washington, D.C.

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Foreign Service Specialist

Foreign Service Specialists provide professional expertise in support of foreign policy at one of more than 265 posts worldwide or in Washington, D.C. Specialists are an integral part of a team dedicated to representing America's interests in other countries.

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Student Programs

Student Programs enable students to obtain job experience in a foreign affairs environment. Some of our students work in Washington, D.C., while others have the opportunity to work at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.

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Civil Service

Civil Service employees support the foreign policy mission from offices in Washington, D.C. and across the nation. Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy. There are many exciting possibilities!

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