US State Department Accepting Applications For the Summer 2009 Internship Program

[Talise Sutherland]

Hi Everyone,

I received an email from the Department of State for next summer
internship position. The internship program is pretty competitive so
get your applications in for the November 3rd deadline. As always
please pass this along to friends who you think could be interested.

Best,

Talise

PS: here is the link: http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP


Student Internships (Spring, Summer, Fall)

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We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2009 Student
Internship Program. Please click here, or on the Gateway to State
button above, to start the online application process. Please note
that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 3,
2008.

What could a student internship mean to you at the U.S. Department of
State? It's an opportunity for you to get an inside look at the
different types of positions and responsibilities available in foreign
affairs. Think of it as taking a career test ride before you actually
have to decide what you are going to do with your life. You can also
gain valuable work experience that will help you in virtually every
endeavor, whether you choose to work in government or in the private
sector. Then there's the added benefit of feeling good about knowing
you are really doing something worthwhile for your nation.

At the U.S. Department of State, we like to say we're the face of
America to the world. As an intern, you will be, too. Some of our
students work in Washington, DC, and others have the opportunity to
work at an embassy overseas. Positions are both paid and unpaid, and
many are available during spring, summer or fall.

For internship program details such as duties of an intern,
participating offices and bureaus, types of internships, salary/
benefit/housing information, please download the Student Internship
Information Brochure (805kb, PDF).

Eligibility requirements
You must be:

* a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizenship and good academic standing
are required, along with the successful completion of a background
investigation, and the ability to receive either a Secret or Top
Secret clearance (34kb, PDF). Random drug testing will be performed.
* a Student. A student is an individual who has been accepted for
enrollment, or who is enrolled as a degree-seeking student in an
accredited college or university
* a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or
graduate student (including graduating seniors intending to go on to
graduate school.) An applicant is considered a junior if he/she will
have completed all sophomore credits (60 or more hours or 90 quarter
hours) by the time the internship begins will be entering at least the
junior year immediately completion of the internship.

IMPORTANT: You are eligible to apply for the Department's internship
program if you have not yet completed your registration at a college
or university for graduate or post-graduate studies (including law
school) or are awaiting an admissions determination for graduate or
post-graduate studies (including law school). However, if selected for
an internship, you must provide proof that you have registered, or
have been accepted for enrollment, for studies in the semester or
quarter immediately following the internship before you can begin your
internship.

A broad range of academic majors is sought in areas such as Business,
Public Administration, Social Work, Economics, Information Management,
Journalism and Biological, Physical or Engineering Sciences; intern
duties and responsibilities vary according to post or office
assignment, from scientific/technical tasks to administrative projects
to logistical support.

For overseas assignments, applicants must present evidence of medical
insurance coverage. All students must be available to begin their
internship within the appropriate application timetable. Click here to
download the 2008 Student Internship Information Brochure (3089kb,
PDF).