Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) Student Intern (4 position(s))

OPENING DATE: July 24, 2024
CLOSING DATE: August 07, 2024
WORK HOURS: Part-time (20 hours/week)
LENGTH OF INTERSHIP PROGRAM: Up to twelve (12) months
INTERNSHIP DURATION: Cycle 1: September 2024 – March 2025
Cycle 2: March 2025 – September 2025

The FCS Internship program benefits both the U.S. Consulate General and student interns by providing a valuable
educational experience to students while assisting the Consulate General accomplish important mission goals.

FCS Intern will be responsible for:

1) Working with U.S. Commercial Service Office to coordinate preparations for U.S. trade events in Vietnam.
2) Providing outreach support for U.S. companies operating in Vietnam.
3) Assisting in researching, editing, and writing market research reports, contact lists, and promotional materials.
4) Assisting with client communications

And other tasks as required. All duties will be performed in English.

For more information about the U.S. Commercial Service
go to https://www.trade.gov/vietnam and https://www.trade.gov/buyusa-vietnam

   Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to
do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of participation in the program.

2. Students who are either Vietnamese citizens or Vietnamese permanent legal residents are eligible for the intern
program. For permanent legal residents, a valid legal residency permit is required for consideration.

3. Students must be in good academic standing at their current educational institution and provide a certified
transcript and must provide written permission from the educational institution in which the student is enrolled.

4. Students must be currently enrolled as a college/university student in Vietnam through the entire duration of the
internship.

5. Student must be able to obtain and hold the medical and security certification from the Consulate.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a dynamic team

2. Language requirement: Must be fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English (this will be tested).

PLEASE NOTE: INTERNS ARE NOT CONSIDERED U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL EMPLOYEES
 
-  The intern will not be considered as a Federal employee.

-  There will be NO employment benefits associated with this position: annual leave accrual, sick leave, etc.

-  There will be NO compensation or payment.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the FNSIP, each applicant must submit the following:
1. Statement of interest form which should include the student's objectives and motivation in seeking an internship and how
their academic courses and other experiences relate (Attached).
2. Gratuitous Service Agreement (Attached).
3. Official transcripts illustrating good academic standing.
4. Written permission from the educational institution.
5. A copy of ID card and student card.
6.Any additional documents (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned, etc.) that address the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office
E-mail Address: HCMCRecruitment@state.gov

Tải Thư bày tỏ nguyện vọng “Statement of Interest” và Thỏa thuận Tình nguyện không lương “Gratuitous Service Agreement”

https://vn.usembassy.gov/vi/co-hoi-viec-lam-tai-tong-lanh-su-quan-hoa-ky-tai-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh/