OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT:

Foreign National StudentIntern Program

U.S. Embassy, Seoul

 

 

What It Is

 

TheForeign National Student Intern Program is designed for students who arenon-U.S. citizens seeking internships with U.S. Missions abroad.  The program benefits both posts and studentsby providing the foreign national students with valuable educational experiencein U.S. Missions and by assisting posts in accomplishing their missiongoals.  The purpose of the Foreign NationalStudent Intern Program is to offer students the challenge of working in aforeign affairs arena and at the same time profit by their assistance.  There are no benefits attached to thisinternship and no compensation, nor any future employment rights.  The program is open to all students andprovides the opportunity to work for a short period (not more than nine months) in the Embassy togain experience in various areas of foreign policy and management.

 

Who We Are

 

The U. S. Embassy in Seoul is comprised ofvarious U.S. Government agencies.  TheDepartment of State, the primary presence at the Embassy, is the officialinternational relations arm of the President of the United States .  The Department is responsible forformulating, implementing and supporting U.S.foreign policy, assisting U.S.citizens abroad and managing the human and material resources that provide theplatform for U.S. foreign policy.  Members of theDepartment's Foreign Service and Civil Service are engaged in issues such asconflict resolution, nuclear non-proliferation, human rights and democracy,environmental issues, world trade, public diplomacy, and the promotion of theinterests of Americans and their businesses abroad.  Department of State employees are alsoinvolved in support and management issues -- improving logistical systems toget the best possible value for tax dollars. From time to time, a limited number of positions may become availablefor student interns who will work with Department of State (DOS), Foreign AgriculturalService (FAS), and Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) offices in theEmbassy.    

 

 

Program Requirements

 

The Student Intern is Not Considered a Federal Employee

A student participating under this program is not considered to be aFederal employee of the U.S. Embassy for any purpose other than injurycompensation or laws related to the Tort Claims Act.

 

No Compensation

No compensation or benefits are offered in connection withprogram.  Performance evaluation report will be provided at the end of their internship, if the interns request.

 

No Creditable Service

Participation and service in the Foreign National Student InternProgram is NOT creditable for leave accrual or any other employeetype benefits.

 

 

 

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

 

Eligibility Criteria in General

Only students who are non-U.S. citizens in Korea are eligible forthe intern program, including any non-host country foreign nationals who arelegal resident students of the host country, 18 years of age, and who areenrolled in a university, college, or junior college of not less thanhalf-time.  Non-host country foreignnationals are required to submit the same documentation as the otherapplicants, plus documentation proving legal resident status.

 

Definition of Student

Eligible students must also meet the definition of a student,pursuant to Title 5 USC 3111, as follows:

"3111. For the purpose of this section, 'student'means an individual who is enrolled, not less than half-time, in a highschool,* trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college,college, university or comparable recognized educational institution. Anindividual who is a student is deemed not to have ceased to be a student duringan interim between school years if the interim is not more than 5 months and ifsuch individual shows to the satisfaction of the Embassy that the individualhas a bona fide intention of continuing to pursue a course of study or trainingin the same or different educational institution during the school semester (orother period into which the school year is divided) immediately after theinterim."

*NOTE: All Foreign National Student Intern Program applicants musthave graduated from high school or equivalent secondary school prior tobeginning their internship.

 

Minimum Age

The intern program applicantsmust be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

 

Potential

The student musthave demonstrated potential to accomplish the type of work to be performed, asdemonstrated by transcripts and/or courses taken.

 

Transcriptand Permission

The student must be in good academic standing at his or her currenteducational institution and provide a certified transcript to verify it, andmust provide written permission from the educational institution in which thestudent is enrolled to participate in the Foreign National Student InternProgram.

 

Certifications

The student must receive a security certification and a medicalcertification once selected for the program and before starting to work.  The selected applicant is responsible forobtaining the medical certification.

 

MedicalInsurance

The student must be covered under the ROKG’s HealthInsurance Program on his/her own.

 

Typesof Assignments

Interns can be assigned duties that may include research, economicand political report writing, correspondence, information systems, analysis ofinternational issues, consular work, administrative duties, propertymanagement, procurement, financial management, and personnel management.

 

 

 

SelectionProcess

 

1.      Once the applications are collected, each employing section reviews them.

2.     Selected candidates will becontacted for interviews by the Embassy.

3.     Once all personnel procedures are completed, thenpreliminary selection(s) are made, the Human Resources Office will send anofficial letter extending an offer to participate in the program to all thoseselected.  This letter will includeinformation on the position, the dates of the program (willbe arranged between the student and the employing section) and the worklocation.

4.     Selected candidate will berequired to bring medical certification.  

5.     Final selection is contingent on passing medical andsecurity checks.

 

* The U.S. Mission iscommitted to fair and equitable treatment for all without regard to race,color, religion, sex, or national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. 

 

Howto Apply

 

Interested students for this program must submit the following no laterthan October 7, 2016:

1.     Application

NOTE: The section and the position applying forshould be clearly stated: See attached “Current Internship Openings-2016_winter”

2.     Student Statement of Interest

3.     Letter of Permission

4.     Certificate of Studentship (Optional)

5.     Academic Record (Optional)

 

Completed applications should be sent to the U.S. Embassy Human ResourcesOffice.  Application will not be consideredwithout full submission of documents:

 

Mail: U.S. Embassy

ATTN: Human Resources Office (FNSIP)

188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu

Seoul 03141 Koera

 

Email: seoulfnsip@state.gov

 

Fax: 82-2-397-4107

 

Attachment: Current Internship Openings – 2016_winter

CurrentInternship Openings –Winter 2016

 

English Enrichment Program (EEP) – 1 Position

 

PositionDescription

 

Perform variousadministrative projects in support of English conversation coursework,including:  maintaining and expanding learning website and researchingauthentic learning activities (i.e., news articles, short video clips, songs)to enhance English learning and cultural experiences of locally-employed Koreanstaff.  Particularly qualified candidates may, at times, teach entirelessons to students.

 

RequiredQualification

 

• Academic Major:  Any area of study
• Academic Year:  2^nd year students and above
• Recommended Experience:  Students who attended high school in the US or an American High School overseas or students who demonstrate a high-level of spoken English fluency will be considered first.
• Period of Internship:  Approximately 120 days.  From January through April.  Approximately 15 hours per week (to be arranged between the intern and the English Enrichment Program).

 

 

Consular Office (CONS) – 3 Positions

 

American Citizen Service (ACS) Intern – 1 to 4 Positions

 

PositionDescription

 

TheAmerican Citizen Services Foreign National Student Intern will assist inprocessing the full range of ACS services, including assisting with SpecialConsular Services cases involving U.S. citizens in distress; voting;citizenship claims and renunciations; passports, reports of birth andregistration; outreaches to military bases such as Yongsan Garrison, Osan airbase; notarial and authentication; federal agency benefits including SocialSecurity, Veterans Affairs, Selective Service and tax matters.  He/Sheshould quickly gain ACS knowledge to determine the appropriate action inaccordance with  7FAM (Foreign Affairs Manual); Immigration andNationality Act and related laws; Seoul-specific SOPs(Standard of Procedures);DOS(Department of State), DHS(Department of Homeland Security) and Seoulconsular websites.  In the course of daily work, he/she will receive,screen, organize and track applications, documents and information from avariety of sources (public counters, NPC(National Passport Center), DHS, otherconsular posts, mail, phone calls, emails, faxes, and the Consular InformationUnit).  He/She will provide information about routine applications, lawsand SOPs, to staff and customers.  He/She will handle controlled consularinformation and materials; trouble shoots equipment and process problems. He/She will also be responsible for projects and portfolios as assigned.

 

RequiredQualification

 

·          Academic Major: Any area ofstudy

·          Academic year: 3rd  or4th year students

·        Period of Internship: 90 daysor longer. (The exact internship period and the hours per week will be arrangedbetween the intern and the section)

·          Required languageskills:  Fluent reading/writing/speaking in English and Korean

 

 

Fraud Prevention Unit (CONS/FPU) - 1position

 

PositionDescription

 

Performresearch and provide reports on Korean government, universities/colleges, andbusinesses. Assist in validation studies by analyzing data.  Assist inconsular fraud prevention outreach efforts including social mediamessaging.  Perform case specific research, as assigned.  Applicantshould have excellent English and computer skills.

 

RequiredQualification

 

·           Academic Major &Year:  University student in 3^rdor 4^th year studying any major, but students in internationalaffairs or law, preferred.

·           Period of internship: two months or longer.  The exact internship period andthe hours per week will be arranged between the intern and the ConsularSection.

·           Required language skills:  Fluent reading/writing/speaking in Englishand Korean

 

 

Immigrant Visa Unit (CONS/IV) - 2 positions

 

PositionDescription

 

Assist in theprocessing of Immigrant Visas.  Conduct pre-screening of case files toensure completeness and accuracy of information.  Perform data entry into the Immigrant VisaOperating system.  Perform case specificresearch, as assigned.  Applicant should have excellent English andcomputer skills.

 

RequiredQualification

 

·        Academic Major &Year:  University student in 3^rdor 4^th year studying any major.

·        Period of internship: two months or longer.  The exact internship period andthe hours per week will be arranged between the intern and the ConsularSection.

·        Computer literate.

·        Required language skills:  Fluent reading/writing/speaking in Englishand Korean.

 

 

General Services Office (GSO) – 1 Position

 

PositionDescription

 

You will work asan intern in the general services office (GSO) of the US Embassy. GSO is a teamof 60 Korean and American employees providing operational support to theEmbassy. Our main functions are housing, shipping, procurement, motorpool,travel, and property management. This internship is a good opportunity toexperience the back-office administrative work that supports Americandiplomacy. It is perfect for interns who want to experience detail-orientedwork in an office environment.

 

Your projects mayinclude some of the following, depending on our needs and your interests:

·        Organize and upload procurement files to create a digital archive

·        Research Korean shipping regulations, update instruction documents forembassy customers

·        Inspect embassy houses, update housing records online

·        Organize deliveries of holiday gifts to embassy contacts

·        Participate in team meetings and activities

·        Assist with logistics for VIP visits

 

RequiredQualification

 

Your applicationshould include a brief cover letter (one-half page) in good English, describingwhy you are interested in this particular internship in GSO, and what you hopeto learn. If we call you for an interview, you should demonstrate strong spokenEnglish, excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to work in a team. Youshould also be prepared to tell us which types of GSO projects are mostinteresting to you.

 

• Work Hours: Full time or part time, depending on Embassy needs and your schedule
• Work Duration: 2-6 months, depending on Embassy needs and your schedule
• Work Location: GSO has two offices, and you may be working in both offices at different times: the main Embassy near Gwanghwamun, and the Embassy Annex near Namyoung Station
• Academic Major: Any area of study
• Academic Year: University years 3-4

 

 

POL - 4 Positions

 

Internal Politics Unit - 2 Positions

 

PositionDescription

 

Intern will perform research and writing on politicaldevelopments in the Republic of Korea, including the positions of the currentadministration, opposition parties, political factions, and currentlegislation. Intern will also assist in information gathering on civil society,child labor, human rights, religious freedoms, and trafficking in persons.Intern responsibilities may also include updating the Political Section’scontact list and other administrative matters.

 

RequiredQualification

 

·        PreferredAcademic Major: International Studies, Political Science, Government, SocialScience-related majors (for example: sociology, history)

·        Timeframe:120 to 180 days. The exact internship period and the hours per week will bearranged between the intern and the Political Section

 

 

Public Affairs

 

Information Office (PA/IO) - Embassy Design Center – 2positions (to be filled year-round, at 2 to 6-month intervals, ifpossible)

 

PositionDescriptions

 

The intern will assist in all operations of Embassy Design Center. Activities include: designing mission graphic arts such as producing posters,banners, brochures, name cards, menu cards, reports, pamphlets, booklets andmaps.  In addition, the intern will perform photo taking at the Embassyofficial reception.  We prefer an intern who can commit to a minimum offour months.

 

RequiredQualifications

 

·        AcademicMajor/Skills Required:  Any area of study, but preferences to those withComputer Graphics or Printing skills.  Experience in Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In-Design and MS-Office: Excel is highlydesirable.  Experience on the MAC versions of these software modes also aplus. Good Photo taking skill is recommended.

·        English: Fluencyin English is highly recommended.

·        AcademicYear:  3rd year students and beyond.

·        Period of Internship: Open year-round for periods of 60 to 180 days with the exact period andhours arranged between the intern and IO. 

 

 

RegionalPublic Diplomacy Outreach (PA/RPDO) - 2 positions, 3-6 monthsduration

 

Position Description

 

Assistwith Embassy speaker programs as well as cultural and educational events, whichmay include conducting Internet and phone research to develop events. Assist with logistics, transportation, receptions, “meeting and greeting”Embassy Seoul guests, and planning for speakers’ programs andperformances.  Interface with venue operators to ensure that programvenues are ready on time.  Arrange meetings, distribute information, andconduct related activities to identify and reach new audiences, especiallyyouth.   Conduct surveys with program participants and collectfeedback from past programs.  Assist with program planning and developmentto improve future programs.  Contact and produce listings of entertainmentbooking companies, think tanks and related organizations in order to identifyAmerican academics, performers, and speakers living in or visiting Korea, whowould be suitable for Embassy programs.  Assist in updating contact lists,websites and other tasks as assigned.

 

Required Qualification

 

• Academic Major:  Any area of study
• English Required: Yes
• Period of Internship: January 2017 to June 2017

 

 

Public Affairs/American Center Korea (ACK) - 5 positions, available year-round

 

The AmericanCenter Korea (ACK) is the U.S. Embassy’s reference and research provider. Wedeliver information about the U.S. policy and society to the Korean people. Ourgoal is to provide specialized, accurate and authoritative information aboutthe United States to Korean institutions and professionals. Materials in theACK cover key subjects about the United States: its government, economy,society, culture and people.

 

*General Requirements:

Academic Major: Undergraduate or graduate students in anyareas of study. 

Academic Year: Open to all interested candidates.

Period of internship: Open year-round for periods of 60-270 days; 40 hours per week.  The exact internship periods will be arrangedbetween the intern and the ACK staff, and interns who are able to serve longerperiods will be viewed favorably.  

 

1.     ACK Program and LibrarySupport Intern (1 position)

      TheAmerican Center Korea (ACK) is the U.S. Embassy’s primary reference andresearch provider, delivering information about U.S. policy and society to theKorean people.  The ACK delivers keymessages through various programs, presentations, and library materials as wellas via the Embassy website.  Internsshould enjoy program planning, web research, group and individual projects,making presentations, and meeting new people at American Center programs.  Interns assist all aspects of ACK outreachprograms, reference services, library circulation, and program activities.  Interns should have strong organizationalskills and enjoy working with people. 

 

* Special preference:

      Specialpreference will be given to those with strong research and computer skills, andstudents who are majoring in library and information science, or web relatedfields.  Fluency in English is desired.

     

2.     Web/Social Media SiteSupport Intern (1 position)

      TheAmerican Center Korea (ACK) manages the U.S. Embassy official website and ACKSocial Media Sites such as Facebook and blog. Interns will assist generalmaintenance of the Embassy web site and ACK SNS sites.  Interns will help compile new content for theEmbassy Kids site and Info-PediaUSA site, and conduct research on how U.S.Embassy websites could be enhanced for delivering information about the UnitedStates effectively.  Interns should beflexible, creative and energetic. Interns will also assist with ACK programs,outreach, research, and special projects. Intern will work closely with the ACKstaff on various projects as well.  Priorwebsite experience is not required. 

     

Websites include:

U.S. Embassy official website (www.seoul.usembassy.gov)

Facebook (www.facebook.com/americancenterkorea)

Blog (www.blog.naver.com/usembassyack/)

Embassy Kids (www.kids.usembassy.or.kr)

Info-PediaUSA  (www.infopedia.usembassy.or.kr)

 

* Special preference:

Special preference will be given to those students whohave past experience and/or strong interest in social media, web design,photography and shooting videos.

 

3.     ACK Design and Multi-MediaSupport Intern (1 position)

The American Center Korea (ACK) produces programposters and multimedia files from ACK programs in order to promote publicoutreach activities.  Interns will helpto create youth-oriented posters, and will manage multimedia audio-visualclips. Prior audio-visual experience is not required. Interns will also assistwith ACK programs, outreach, research, and special projects. Interns will workclosely with ACK staff on outreach using multimedia products. 

     

* Special preference:

Special preference will be given to those students whohave past experience and/or a strong interest in multimedia production, moviemaking, or photography.

 

4.     Student Group ManagementSupport Intern (1 position)

The American Center Korea (ACK) organizes andmaintains Youth Coordinators (YC), a University volunteers group at the U.S.Embassy Seoul. So as to successfully carry out the duties, such skills asmanagement, organization, coordination and leadership are required. Intern willwork under ACK staff’s supervision. Prior management experience is notnecessary. Intern will also participate in a variety of YC programs andmeetings to manage the whole group.

 

5.     ACK Maker Space Intern (1position)

The American Center Korea (ACK) has a Makerspace (any area where people gather tomake and create), where we have various workshops such as Fab Lab (fabricationlaboratory) and Art-Tech (Art & technology) programs 2-3 days per week.

 

Makerspace toolsinclude:

•   CNC Cutter

•   Laser Cutter

•   3D Printer

•   Vinyl Cutter

•   iPad and more

Interns will help with equipment inventory, workshops,and will need to create 3D models using the 3D printer and the laser cutter asneeded.

 

* Special preference:

Special preference will be given to those students whocan handle the majority of the IT/technical equipment (CNC cutter, LaserCutter, 3D Printer, Vinyl Cutter, and iPad). Since we hold a number of eventsusing the IT equipment, we would prefer students who could at least handle boththe 3D Printer and the 3D Modeling Program.

 

Makerspace Resources:

Equipment: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzS5Bzskdg6DQnlKbS1fUjdMWEk

Fab Lab: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzS5Bzskdg6DNEJtRlREYUVqcmc

Art-Tech: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzS5Bzskdg6DYXRTc3U3anVXekU

Officeof Exchanges & Alumni - 3 positions

 

Position Description

 

TheOffice of Exchanges & Alumni workswith U.S. Government funded exchange programs as well as English languageprograms that encourage cultural/educational exchange and leadershipdevelopment for students and professionals.  We also engage and mobilizethe alumni from these groups to foster the people-to-people ties that areessential to the bilateral relationship.  Our alumni programs includeleadership and mentoring programs for young exchange alumni and universitystudents, a substantial number of which take place in regional areas.  Asan intern, you will assist in in a number of tasks for regular programming andmajor events.  The following is a comprehensive, but not an exhaustivelist of your major responsibilities:  Serving alumni leadership ormentoring programs as administrative assistants; taking pictures and photoediting of events and programs; correspondence with exchange participants, Englishlanguage educators, alumni, and various Embassy contacts; administrative tasks;research; and occasional translation/editing and data entry.   Wevalue your professional development, so your time with us will includementoring and specialized training to develop your skill sets for theworkplace.

 

Required Qualification

 

• Good oral and written communication skills especially in Korean, but a high level of fluency in both Korean and English are essential. 
• Applicants must be entering into their 3^rd or 4^th year of university. 
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office, photo editing software, and social networking apps is a plus.
• Academic Major:

-         Exchange and Alumni programs(2 positions): any area of study

-         English language programs (1position):  any area ofstudy, however, English education majors preferred

·        Length/period ofInternship:6 months, 40 hours a week.  The exact internship period may be flexibleand the hours per week will be arranged between the intern and the Exchangesand Alumni office.

 

 

Protocol – 1 position

 

Position Descriptions

 

Assists FrontOffice’s Holiday gratuities project. Assists in arranging AMB and DCM hostedevents by extending invitation cards and making telephone calls to high levelguests such as ROKG officials, National Assemblymen, Professors, Business CEOs,etc.  Assists in updating contact list and organizational database, andother tasks as assigned.

 

RequiredQualification

 

·        Academic Major: Any area of study

·        Academic Year: 3 and 4^th yearstudents

·        Period of Internship: 2-4 months

 

 

Consulate-BUSAN - Political/Economic/Public Diplomacy Intern (1 position)

 

Position Descriptions

 

This position islocated at the U.S. Consulate in Busan, Korea (http://busan.usconsulate.gov). All applications are welcome, but applicants should expect to regularly commuteto the Consulate during the course of the internship. Research political,economic, and commercial issues in the Consulate district.  Supportexternal Consulate events and reporting trips, serving as notetaker formeetings.  Draft public remarks for the Consul in Korean and/orEnglish.  Design and develop Consulate media materials.  Assist inwebsite administration, updating the Consulate’s contact list and other tasks,as assigned.  Support external Consulate events as needed.  Learnprofessional protocol practices and office operation planning.  Internetresearch and report-writing skills preferred. 

 

 Required Qualifications

 

• Academic Major: All majors accepted
• Academic Year: 1st to 4th year students
• Period of Internship: 2-6 months, 8-40 hours a week. The exact internship period will be arranged between the intern and the Consulate.

 

 

DHS-CBP - 1 Position

 

PositionDescription

 

Thesubject selected for the position will work directly for the U.S. Customs &Border Protection (CBP) Attaché Office.  CBP is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and ischarged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S., whilefacilitating lawful international travel and trade.  As the world's firstfull-service border entity, CBP takes a comprehensive approach to bordermanagement and control, combining customs, immigration, border security, andagricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.  Themen and women of CBP are responsible for enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws andregulations. On a typical day, CBP welcomes nearly 1 million visitors, screensmore than 67,000 cargo containers, arrests more than 1,100 individuals andseizes nearly 6 tons of illicit drugs.  CBP safeguards America'sborders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials whileenhancing the Natio's global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimatetrade and travel.  We encourage applications from individuals with aninherent interest in international travel and trade.  Dutieswill also include providing translation and/or interpretation during variousverbal and written settings. 

 Required Qualifications

 

 

• Academic Major Preference: Criminal Justice, Government, History, International Business, International Relations, Legal Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Science, Travel & Tourism and will consider other areas of study.