For Public Dissemination
Volunteer Foreign National Internship
U.S. MISSION GERMANY
Vacancy Number: N/A
| Position Title | Student Intern Programmer |
| Location | American Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main, Regional Support Center (RSC) |
| Open To | German & EU Nationals, and Nationals of EFTA Member States, who are currently enrolled in a German university |
| Salary and Grade | Unpaid |
| Schedule | Duration to be determined on individual basis; minimum 70 calendar days, maximum 90 calendar days |
| Opening Date | Continuous |
| Closing Date | Until filled |
| Working Hours | Schedule to be determined on an individual basis; preferably 40 hours per week |
| Security Requirement | U.S. Mission issues medical / non-sensitive security clearance |
The American Consulate General in Frankfurt is seeking a student intern programmer.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Are you a budding programmer who likes to solve tough problems? Do you like working with people from different countries on a group project? How about getting to know the world of embassies, international organizations and diplomacy? Are you familiar with .Net, C#, CSS, JavaScript, or Git?
Our teams use commercial cloud platforms to build innovative solutions to make government work smarter. When you join our international team of programmers, we’ll help you build your skills on projects that power diplomacy across the continent.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific information supporting each item.
EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school degree and present enrollment in a university (at least two years).
EXPERIENCE: Experience in a professional environment (previous internship or clerical work) is required.
LANGUAGE: Level III English (good working knowledge) are required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Computer programming – knowledge of one or more of the following: Microsoft .NET, C#, JavaScript, CSS, and Git source control.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to self-start and take initiative.
How To Apply: Interested applicants for this position must submit their application, including a cover letter, resume and proof of enrollment (the DS-0174 is not needed) and send the documents to: Employment-Germany@State.gov
Please note:
- Application language is English, i.e. letter of introduction and CV or resume only. Certificates, awards or degrees in English or German do not need to be translated.
- Applicants must submit a complete application for each and every advertised employment opportunity, s/he is applying for. This includes an enrollment confirmation from the university/school.
- Note that the U.S. Mission Germany does not refund travel expenses incurred by the interviewee.
- Eligibility Requirements: The U.S. Mission will only accept applications from non-U.S. citizens. The purpose of the Volunteer National Student Intern Program is to offer local students the challenge of working in the Foreign Affairs arena.
- There are no benefits attached to this internship and no compensation, nor any future employment rights. The U.S. Mission will consider issues such as conflict of interest, nepotism, residency status, and whether applicant has a work permit, in determining successful candidacy.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Until filled.
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 of relief.
Approved: MGT/HR: JHWisner
Cleared : MGT/HR: EKaleta
Drafted: MGT/HR: HGralka