We obviously haven’t been on LinkedIn for 235 years, but that’s how long the Department of State has been around. The Department was established 235 years ago today, on July 27, 1789, to advise the President and lead our foreign policy. The first Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, oversaw a staff of one chief clerk, three other clerks, a translator, and a messenger. They maintained two diplomatic posts, in London and Paris, and 10 consular posts. 235 years later, the Department’s workforce includes some 13,000 members of the Foreign Service, 11,000 Civil Service employees, and 45,000 locally employed staff at more than 270 diplomatic missions worldwide. If you would like to join us, check out our available career tracks in diplomacy at https://careers.state.gov/
About us
The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America's mission of diplomacy at home and around the world. The U.S. Department of State manages America’s relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals carry out the President’s foreign policy and help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world. U.S. Department of State employees, with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America's diplomacy. They represent the people and advocate the interests of the U.S. to the rest of the world. The Foreign Service (FS) is dedicated to representing America and responding to the needs of American citizens in other countries. Members of the Foreign Service can be sent to any embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic mission anywhere in the world, at any time, to serve the diplomatic needs of the United States. Civil Service (CS) employees provide in-depth expertise and continuity in accomplishing all aspects of the Department's mission and are involved in virtually every function of the Department. Civil Service employees issue passports, compile and analyze overseas reports, provide logistical support to posts, consult with Congress about foreign policy initiatives and policies, and formulate and manage the budget. Nearly 7,400 Civil Service (CS) employees serve as a stable resource pool in Washington D.C., at Passport Agencies and field offices throughout the United States, and at several Consulates in Mexico. More than 31,000 Foreign Service National (FSN) employees also supplement the personnel requirements of the Department overseas. FSN employees are local residents of the countries in which we maintain diplomatic posts and consulates. They are valued members of our embassy teams, for they provide continuity for the transient American staff and have language and cultural expertise.
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http://www.state.gov
External link for U.S. Department of State
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- The United States' lead foreign affairs agency, Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, careers.state.gov, Engineering, Medical Professionals, and Information Technology
Locations
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Primary
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520, US
Employees at U.S. Department of State
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Matthew Tuchow
General Counsel at the U.S. Department of State, OIG
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Rachna Korhonen
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Brett Gittleson
Director at U.S. Department of State
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Jeffrey Blander
Dauntless champion and unwavering advocate for impact, sustainable innovation, authentic listening, dot connecting and synchronicity, B Corps…
Updates
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take your psychiatry career abroad! Apply by August 7 below to become a Psychiatrist for U.S. diplomats and their families today: https://lnkd.in/eMDa-RVg
If you’ve been wanting to take your career as a mental health advocate abroad, we have just the opportunity for you! As a Foreign Service Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrist for the U.S. Department of State, you’ll provide psychiatric care to U.S. diplomats and their families. In this role, you’ll experience unparalleled benefits and cultural experiences such as living overseas and paid housing and education for your family. You will also be eligible for federal retirement benefits such as an Annual Physicians Comparability Allowance (PCA) of $14,000 to $30,000 and Continuing Medical Education (CME) to advance your career. Apply here or share this with your networks: https://lnkd.in/eMDa-RVg #doscareers #careersatstate #psychiatry #psychatristjobs
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Catch a glimpse into life as a Diplomatic Technology Officer (DTO) during our virtual reality info session! Join us using your phone, computer, or through your VR headset as we take you into the metaverse where you can learn more about a career as a DTO with DT - Diplomatic Technology at State! 🥽 Don’t miss out on this exciting hands-on experience! Register below to have your questions answered live. https://lnkd.in/eHu5_iuN #metaverse #doscareers #careersatstate #metaverseevent #virtualreality #virtualrealityevents #ITjobs
One of the questions we hear a lot is, “What exactly does a Diplomatic Technology Officer (DTO) do?” To help answer that question, on July 29th, we’re hosting another event in the metaverse! Experience an artistic rendition of U.S. Embassy London while learning about the role and how to apply. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak directly with DTOs and recruiters and hear stories from the field. You can join on mobile, desktop, or with a VR headset! Register today! https://bit.ly/4d3rHAR
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We're #hiring a new Congressional Liaison in Arlington, Virginia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Curious to know what an internship at the U.S. Department of State is really like? Celebrate #NationalInternDay by checking out a day in the life of Donovan who is interning at the U.S. Mission to the European Union! #pickeringfellowship #foreignservice #careeropportunities #internship #fellowship
On #NationalInternDay, spend a day with Donovan, the U.S. Mission to the EU intern 👋 From organizing briefings with journalists, to creating social media magic, his work is diverse and impactful 🔥 Dreaming of a career in foreign affairs? Check out opportunities here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMmRKmW U.S. Department of State Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program #nationalinternday #trainee #internship #intern #fellowship #internday #pickeringfellowship #foreignservice #careeropportunities
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Happy #NationalInternDay! Hear from our talented 2024 interns Alex, Tommy, Samantha, and Zoe as they share their experiences during their summer internships with us: -- Alexandre Grand'Pierre, Diplomatic Technology Intern “As an intern this year at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York City, I am incredibly honored to have worked alongside and learned from such an inspiring and productive group of individuals. In addition, representing Haiti this year in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is the culmination of my 18-year competitive swimming career that began when I was 3. Each competition provides me another opportunity to proudly represent the diverse backgrounds and organizations that have supported me along my way, and the U.S. Department of State has been one of my biggest supporters yet.” -- Tommy Kris Gonzalez Jr, Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Intern “In addition to improving my communication and management skills as well as receiving incredible mentorship from my supervisor, the Diplomat in Residence for Texas, the greatest highlight of my VSFS internship was getting to meet the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken when he came on an official visit to Texas. Throughout my internship, I also developed new skills while working in career fairs in an effort to inform diverse audiences about the wide variety of careers and student programs available at the U.S. Department of State." -- Samantha Sloan, VSFS Intern “As a VSFS intern, I was able to apply skills I acquired from my coursework like designing advertisements for the Department’s recruitment events. The internship gave me the chance to learn more both about careers in the Department of State and about different organizations and universities in Ohio. I helped organize events like a tabling event at my university, Youngstown State University, and was able to connect peers with their local recruiter, known as a Diplomat in Residence, and inform students of internships and pathways in the Department that they previously did not know about.” -- Zoe Dean-Neil, VSFS Intern "I wanted to become an intern to gain real world experience that was relevant to my degree, and I thought putting myself out there in VSFS would be a great opportunity. My internship supervisor, a Foreign Service Officer who is currently a Diplomat in Residence, was creative, allowing me to figure out what I was passionate about under her mission and letting me have that freedom. The internship fostered my strengths which has sent me to places I never saw myself going! After my internship, I intend on applying to graduate school and later becoming a Diplomatic Technology Officer (DTO). I'm excited to see what is next for me!" -- Learn more about our internship and fellowship programs here: https://lnkd.in/duSMq3tb #doscareers #careersatstate #summerinternships #internships #foreignaffairs #foreignaffairsinternships #virtualinternships #parisolympics2024 #olympics #swimming
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One of our roles at the State Department is to assist U.S. businesses, and one example of this is the business climate report we just published, to help companies make informed decisions about their investments overseas. Our team at the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs spearheads this effort, so they can spur economic growth at home and abroad. https://lnkd.in/eXe_5sNd If you’re interested in what we do here and how, we also have a map for that! Our diplomacy drives opportunities in every state. https://lnkd.in/ebXfR7Mk
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Curious about a career in diplomacy but not sure where to start? Diplomats in Residence (DIR) are the U.S. Department of State's recruiters stationed across the United States, and they are an invaluable resource available to guide and inform you regarding the variety of jobs and student programs available in diplomacy. Hear from Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, as he chats with Michelle Kayser, DIR supporting candidates in the New England region, to learn more about the Diplomats in Residence and the Department's efforts to recruit a diplomatic corps that reflects the diversity of the United States. Ready to get started? Visit https://lnkd.in/eSdfrSqw to find the DIR in your region and join our Talent Network to receive career opportunity alerts. #doscareers #recruiter #jobalerts #diplomacy #foreignservice #internationalcareers #globalcareers #diversity #publicservice
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We're #hiring a new Security Professional in Arlington, Virginia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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What does space exploration have to do with the State Department? Plenty! We work with our colleagues at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration - to bring together nations with a common vision for peaceful, sustainable, and transparent cooperation in space. More than 40 countries have signed onto the effort, called the Artemis Accords. Learn more about the State Department’s role and how this project will make it easier for international partners to work together on future missions, like going to the moon and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gUVyKCbg