VOLUNTEER FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENT INTERNSHIP – U.S. Consulate General Leipzig
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
U.S. MISSION GERMANY
Date: January 2022
Position: Title Volunteer Foreign National Student Internship
Location U.S. Consulate General Leipzig
Open To German & EU Nationals, and Nationals of EFTA Member States, who are currently enrolled in a German university
Salary: Unpaid – Gratuitous Service
Work Hours Schedule to be determined on individual basis, preferably 40 hours per week
Minimum duration: 70 calendar days
Maximum duration: 90 calendar days
Security Requirement: Candidate must be able to obtain and hold a non-sensitive security certification
The U.S. Consulate General in Leipzig is seeking a Volunteer Foreign National Student Intern.
This internship is offered year-round; the starting date will be discussed during the interview, while it is also dependent on passing the background check, which can take up to 3 months or more.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The purpose of the Volunteer National Student Intern Program is to offer students enrolled in a German university/institute of higher learning experience in working in foreign affairs. Selected students will have the opportunity to work at the U.S Consulate General in Leipzig for up to three month (90 days). A summary of assigned projects and/or duties include:
· Monitor current political, economic, and social developments and report on events and topics of interest in eastern Germany;
· Assist in the organization of and participate in the Consul General’s meetings and activities;
· Assist in preparing briefing memos;
· Help organize public affairs programs (draft welcome remarks, research and compile relevant background and briefing materials for programs, conduct research for speeches and reports);
· Prepare outreach materials (presentations, pamphlets, etc.), support the organization of Consulate and/or public events, and accompany Consulate employees to events/meetings where appropriate and possible.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION: Present enrollment in a German university in the area of economics, business, political science, history, American studies, communication, public policy, international relations, or international law is required. The status of a student has to remain throughout the entire internship.
EXPERIENCE: No experience required, however, public sector and customer service experience a plus.
LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) English language skills and Level IV German (fluent) are required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
· Strong and concise English and German drafting skills and ability to translate from German to English and vice versa required.
· Knowledge of German politics and society desired. Knowledge of eastern Germany a plus.
· Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Word processing skills are required. Experience with image/photo editing programs and social media is a plus.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
· Application language is English. Certificates, awards or degrees in English or German do not need to be translated.
· Applicants must submit a complete application (cover letter, resume (in English), proof of enrollment in a German University or College, and proof of citizenship).
· Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
· The U.S. Mission in Germany does not refund travel expenses incurred by the interviewee.
· The internship is a voluntary service. There are no benefits attached to this internship and no compensation, nor any future employment rights.
· Students selected must pass a background check and receive a security certification from the Embassy before commencement of the internship. The security check can take up to three months or more and will require a personal interview with the security department of the Embassy.
· The student must be enrolled with a German health carrier.
· Students with dual citizenship (US-German, US-EU/EFTA) are eligible for the Foreign National Internship Program.
· Eligibility Requirements: The U.S. Mission in Germany will only accept applications from non-U.S. citizen students for this internship program. The purpose of the Volunteer National Student Intern Program is to offer students enrolled in a German university/higher institute of learning the challenge of working in a foreign affairs field. U.S. citizen students apply directly to the U.S. Department of State: www.careers.state.gov
§ How To Apply: Interested applicants for this position must submit their application, including a cover letter, resume, proof of citizenship, and proof of enrollment and send the documents to: Employment-Germany@State.gov
The U.S. Mission in Germany provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliations. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.