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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.
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Foreign Service Officer

Officers help formulate and implement the foreign policy of the United States.

Foreign Service Specialist

Specialists provide unique services in support of foreign policy at one of nearly 265 posts worldwide or in Washington, D.C.

Civil Service

The Civil Service supports the foreign policy mission from offices in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.

Student Programs

Student Programs enable students to obtain job experience in a foreign affairs environment.