What Does a Foreign Service Officer Do?
As the voice of the U.S. to the hosting country, Public Diplomacy Officers strive to broaden the understanding of
American values and concerns. They are congenial, diligent relationship-builders who conduct public awareness services,
via press and media outlets, to promote U.S. interests overseas. It's a significant responsibility that presents
opportunities unique to educating foreign cultures about our nation, while offering unrivaled experiences around
the world.
Public Diplomacy Officers:
- manage creative cultural and information programs
- explain to foreign audiences how American history, values, and traditions shape American foreign policy
- explain and defend the substance of American foreign policy to ensure that U.S. positions are well understood
and that misrepresentations are corrected
- orchestrate a variety of exchange programs to enhance personal, institutional, and governmental links which
deepen foreign understanding of American society
Equal Opportunity Employer.
