Voluntary Internship Abroad – (POL ECON / PA)

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Voluntary internship abroad

US MISSION GERMANY

Job Number: N/A

Date: 2018

Position title: Volunteer Student Intern/ POL/ECON / Public Affairs Office

Location: Public Affairs Office, Political/Economic Department, American Consulate General Munich

Open to: Germans and third-country nationals

Salary and grade: Unpaid

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Opening Date: Continuous

Closing date: Until filled

Security Requirement The US Mission issues a medical/non-sensitive security clearance

Please note:

• The application language is English, ie just a letter of introduction and a CV. Certificates, awards or degrees in English or German do not have to be translated.

• Applicants must submit a complete application for each posted internship position they are applying for. This includes a confirmation of enrollment from the university/school.

• Note that the US Mission to Germany will not reimburse travel expenses incurred by the respondent.

• Admission Requirements: The US Mission will only accept applications from German universities and colleges from students who are non-US citizens and have legal residency and student status in Germany with full student health insurance coverage. The purpose of the Volunteer National Student Intern Program is to provide native students with a challenge to work in the field of foreign affairs.

There are no benefits associated with this internship, there is no remuneration or any future employment rights. The U.S. Mission will consider issues such as conflicts of interest, nepotism, immigration status, and whether the applicant has a work permit when determining a successful application.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The incumbent provides assistance in preparing and providing materials for public relations (presentations, brochures, etc.) and meetings with interlocutors. The incumbent helps organize consular and/or public events and accompanies consular staff to events/meetings where appropriate and possible. The job holder researches and helps with the preparation of reports and with all administration (documentation, filing and communication). The incumbent may be assigned duties that include research, economic and political reporting, business correspondence, information systems, international affairs analysis, visa/consular work, administrative duties, budget and finance, public relations and human resources management, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet each selection criterion below with specific information supporting each item to be considered qualified.

EDUCATION: Existing enrollment at a university or vocational school.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in a professional environment (previous internship or office work) is required.

LANGUAGE: German level IV (fluent) and English level III (good working knowledge) are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, SKILLS:

• Research skills (mainly internet search engines) to prepare interviews and background materials.
• Extensive computer skills – knowledge of Microsoft Office (EXCEL, WORD and POWER POINT).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to start yourself and initiative.
• Ability to represent the US Consulate at public events in an enthusiastic and professional manner.
• Previous knowledge and interest in German-American relations and current political events.
• Experience writing speeches, greetings, short articles, talking points and news in English and German.
• Ability to work with media (photos, videos and social networks).

RELEVANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please submit your application with the following evidence:

A cover sheet
An application or a CV
Proof of enrollment in the educational institution
Certified testimony
Written approval from the educational institution

Please email your application documents to: [email protected]

Address:
American Consulate General
personnel office

Queen Street 5
80539 Munich

If you have any questions, please contact the HR department,
089-2888-630.

INCLUSION DATE FOR THIS JOB: Until filled.

The U.S. Mission in Germany provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunities in all areas of human resources through ongoing programs to improve diversity.

The EEO Complaints Procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity because of their marital status or political affiliation. Persons with such complaints should seek appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or legal protections courts.