Get acquainted with the challenges and opportunities at the U.S. Department of State through our Summer Clerical Program.
Why do we offer this program? The reasons are twofold. First, it allows us to get you interested in a career with us. It also helps us to relieve staffing shortage when our employees are away on summer vacation. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.
Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is January 4, 2010.
To qualify for a Summer Clerical position, you must be:
- a U.S. citizen, age 16 or older at time of appointment.
- be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.,) seeking student.
- taking at least half-time academic/vocational/or technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school.
- able to complete a background investigation to determine eligibility for a security clearance.