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Subject: Spring 2016 Dept of State Internship Program Description: Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2016 Department of State Internship Program (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/403264300). The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) would like to see more students from your university working alongside us! Please feel free to pass this information along to students and post on job boards. These majors and more should consider an opportunity with IIP: • Area Studies: o Africa o East Asia o Europe o Latin America o MidEast o Southeast Asia • Communications, Public Affairs and Journalism • Computer Science • Data Science and Analytics • Finance • Government, Public Administration and International Relations • Graphic Design, Printmaking and Multimedia • History and Law • Humanities • Library • User experience design Who should apply for IIP? The State Department’s Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) offers exceptional opportunities for student interns to hone multi-disciplinary skills in public diplomacy, communications and social media. This bureau seeks applicants who are digitally proficient in areas of communications campaigns, website design and analytics. Interns may work on digital platforms and support production of written content, visual media or live online programs. The bureau also invites interns with a regional focus to apply. Many IIP assignments include interacting with foreign service officers abroad in one of six geographic areas that mirror the Department’s regional bureaus. Creative problem solvers, inquisitive self-starters and constructive collaborators will do well at IIP. What is IIP? IIP drives the leading edge of innovation in public diplomacy at the State Department. The bureau supports platforms for conversations with foreign publics on U.S. policy priorities. IIP leverages technology for digital communications products and manages an overseas network of some 700 bricks-and-mortar American Spaces (http://www.state.gov/r/iip/amerspaces/). The bureau supports creativity and collaboration. IIP core values include focused innovation, experimentation, data-informed decision-making and agile response to developments in the digital communications space. In addition to the Front Office, the bureau is organized into three main areas of work, Programs, Products and Platforms. Which is right for you? The Front Office Applicants interested in internal affairs and management of the bureau including organization-wide communications, event planning, policy and governance, strategic planning, employee development and outreach to external communities - including Congress, embassies in D.C., universities and the technology industry - should apply to work in the Front Office. Programs Applicants interested in a particular region, social media, communications campaigns or analytics should apply to work in the Programs family in IIP and designate their area of interest. Products Applicants interested in producing written or video content, translations or coordinating U.S. speakers’ visits abroad should apply to the Products family in IIP. Platforms Applicants interested in working with American Spaces, producing live interactive programs online, working on websites, graphic design or user experience should apply to the Platforms family within IIP. About the Internship & Application Process This is an unpaid, full time, 10 week internship position. Interns serving in IIP will work closely alongside full time employees on current projects and initiatives, giving them hands-on professional experience. Interns have the opportunity to attend events in DC and develop a professional network in their field. To qualify you must: 1. Be a United States citizen 2. Be at least 16 years old 3. Have at least a 2.5 GPA 4. Be pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree. 5. Be a college junior, senior, or graduate student.—You are considered a college junior if you will be starting your junior year immediately following the completion of your internship. 6. Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university on at least a half-time basis. 7. Must be a continuing student—This means that you will be returning to your course of study the semester/quarter, immediately following the completion of your internship. 8. Be able to receive and maintain a security clearance. Students, apply now online (create a USAjobs profile, then select “Apply Online”): The deadline is July 1, 2015. (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/403264300) View this Student Internship Program Brochure (http://careers.state.gov/uploads/8b/5d/8b5df740f7d56fbb262d829ab03432da/Student_Internship_Program_Brochure.pdf) for detailed program information. Contact Person: Janine Byas Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Website URL: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/403264300