Location: U.S. Embassy The Hague, Wassenaar
Hours per week: 24-40
Hours per day: Preferably 8
Timeframe: 16-week internship, start beginning of 2025. The exact start date can be determined by agreement.
Apply before: 10-15-2024
Vacancy posted on: 09-18-2024
We offer you the chance to join a unique team where your work contributes to our Mission: maintaining and strengthening the diplomatic ties between the United States and the Netherlands. At the same time, you will gain invaluable experience in an international, diplomatic environment. United in our diversity, our motto reflects our spirit: one team, one mission! Are you ready to join us?
What you do
The Public Diplomacy team is responsible for managing strategic communications and public outreach for the Mission and its leadership. As a Public Diplomacy intern, you will be engaged in the following tasks and responsibilities:
o Assist in developing, scheduling, and publishing content for the Embassy's social media platforms.
o Support the creation of multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and written posts.
o Collaborate with team members to develop and implement social media campaigns.
o Assist in planning and executing outreach initiatives targeting underrepresented communities.
o Support the coordination and promotion of U.S. Embassy The Hague events and programs.
o Assist in the preparation of materials and presentations for outreach activities.
What we ask (minimal requirements to apply)
o Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in one of the following fields: Communications, International Relations, American Studies, or other relevant program. Bachelor students of both HBO and WO institutions are welcome to apply!
o Strong written and verbal communication skills.
o Fluent English and Dutch (speaking/reading/writing).
o Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
o Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o Interest in public diplomacy, community engagement, and international relations.
o A minimum age of 18 at the time of participation in the program.
o Proof of citizenship or legal residency in the Netherlands.
Applicants must be in good academic standing at their current education institution and must provide a certified transcript verifying this when selected for an interview. Applicants must also provide written permission from the educational institution at which they are currently enrolled at the time of their application.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certification and may be required to obtain a Certificate of Conduct for Natural Persons (VOG) from the Ministry of Safety and Justice of the Netherlands. Please note that it might take up to six weeks to complete the full security certification process.
To be considered for the program, applicants must meet the following definition of student:
Student is an individual who is enrolled not less than half-time in a high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university or other accredited educational institution.
To be considered for the program, students must have graduated from high school or equivalent secondary school prior to beginning the program and must be at least 18 years old. Also, there is not a break of service for purposes of this requirement if an individual is receiving academic credit for the internship, even if not otherwise taking classes.
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Compensation
The internship program at the U.S. Mission to the Netherlands is uncompensated. Students participating in the program do not receive compensation and are not considered employees of the U.S. Mission, the U.S. Department of State, or the U.S. Government.
How to apply
Please fill out our internship application form. After filling out the form, please provide the following documents by sending them to hrothehague@state.gov:
o Official transcripts illustrating good academic standing.
o Written permission from your educational institution to participate in the internship program.
o Copy of ID
Next steps
After receipt of your application form and the requested documentation, your application will be reviewed. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an invitation via the e-mail address provided in your application. We will reach out to you after the closing date of this internship application period, which is October 15, 2024.
If you have any questions about the internship program of the U.S Mission to The Netherlands, please reach out to the Human Resources Officer:
Phone: +31703102235
E-mail: hrothehague@state.gov
Job Type: Internship
Work Location: In person