OPENING DATE: December 18, 2025
NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are qualified and will be invitedfor further testing and/or interview. Thank you for your understanding.
The U.S. Mission Vietnam – U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking 12- 14 part- time, unpaid universitystudent interns for the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS).
LENGTH OF INTERSHIP PROGRAM: Up to twelve (12) months
POSITION: Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Student Intern (12- 14 position(s))
WORK HOURS: Part- time (16- 20 hours per week)
INTERNSHIP DURATION: March 2026 – March 2027
CLOSING DATE: January 02, 2026
DESCRIPTION OF INTERN POSITION
PDS Student Interns will undertake various daily responsibilities crucial to supporting the American Center, as well as thePress and Digital Media, EducationUSA, Public Engagement, English Language, Fulbright, and Budget and ResourceTeams. PDS Student Interns will be responsible for daily tasks of running the American Center to include greeting patronsand ensuring that they adhere to the Center regulations; re- shelving books and magazines; assisting in inventoryingAmerican Center and EducationUSA collections; and maintaining client databases. Interns will also support programs,events, outreach, Facebook and other social media activities, and other administrative tasks as required. Interns will receivemandatory job training. The majority of duties will be performed in English.
The PDS Internship program benefits both the U.S. Consulate General and student interns by providing a valuableeducational experience to students while assisting the Consulate General accomplish important mission goals.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must address each requirement listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so mayresult in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Students who are either Vietnamese citizens or Vietnamese permanent legal residents are eligible for the internprogram. For permanent legal residents, a valid legal residency permit is required for consideration.
Students must be in good academic standing at their current educational institution and provide a certifiedtranscript and must provide written permission from the educational institution in which the student is enrolled.
Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of participation in the program.
Students must be currently enrolled as a college/university student in Vietnam through the entire duration of theinternship.
Students must be able to obtain and hold the medical and security certification from the Consulate.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Language requirement: Fluent; speaking/reading/writing in English- Infer nuanced meaning from complexdocuments.
Knowledge: Photography, digital design, video and social media content creation and editing (optional).
Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills. Must have an ability to work as part of a dynamicteam in a professional working environment.
PLEASE NOTE: INTERNS ARE NOT CONSIDERED U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL EMPLOYEES
There will be NO compensation or payment.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for the FNSIP, each applicant must:
Complete the application form and follow the instructions in the last section.
Send all documents to HCMCInternship@state.gov. Subject Line of Email "[U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam- 122025] US Consulate General internship applicationfor [your name]".
REMEMBER
all documents need to be
uploaded separately (1 attachment for each document).
If they are notuploaded separately your application WILL NOT be considered.
Copy of National ID card or legal permanent residence in Vietnam.
Copy of Official transcript illustrating good academic standing.
Copy of National ID card or legal permanent residence in Vietnam
Copy of Written permission from educational institution.
Any additional documents (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned, etc.) that address the qualificationrequirements of the position as listed above.
