Join Diplomat in Residence for the Northwest, Ryan M. Gliha for a discussion on careers with the U.S. Department of State. As the federal agency responsible for U.S. foreign policy, the U.S. Department of State advances U.S. interests from its headquarters in D.C. and over 270 diplomatic missions worldwide. They recruit for IT, engineering, healthcare, international affairs, legal, business, management, and public relations careers, among others. Foreign Service Officers and Specialists make diplomacy happen abroad. Civil Service employees provide continuity and expertise in all aspects of the Department’s mission in Washington, D.C. and other domestic locations.

The U.S. Department of State is firmly committed to building a workforce that reflects our nation’s diversity and leverages the creativity of diverse, talented groups to advance America’s foreign policy priorities. The U.S. Department of State also offers of wealth of student programs, including paid and unpaid internships, study abroad, and paid fellowships.

Visit careers.state.gov to learn more.