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 United States and at nearly 265 posts abroad. Join us
in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous
world as we formulate, represent and implement U.S.
foreign policy.

Foreign Service Officers help to formulate and
implement the foreign policy of the United States. They
serve in Washington D.C. and at nearly 265 U.S. diplomatic
posts around the world. They are part of the frontline
personnel of all U.S. embassies, consulates and other
diplomatic missions.

Foreign Service Specialists provide unique
services in support of foreign policy at one of nearly 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.

The Civil Service supports the Foreign Policy mission
from offices in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.
Choose from hundreds of different jobs at the U.S.
Department of State - there's something for everyone!

Student Programs enable students to obtain
on-the-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.