Community Liaison Office (CLO) Student Intern
The U.S. Mission Vietnam - U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking two (2) part-time, unpaid
university student interns for the Community Liaison Office (CLO). Selected applicants will be offered to start
their intern position in April 2027.
NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are qualified and
will be invited for further testing and/or interview. Thank you for your understanding.
DESCRIPTION OF INTERN POSITION
The CLO 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.
CLO Interns will be responsible for:
1. Gather and organize information on local services, activities, and community resources to support the
needs of the Consulate community
2. Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of CLO events, including research, planning,
logistics, set up and execution
3. Help draft, edit the CLO biweekly newsletter by collecting content, preparing articles, and ensuring
timely delivery
4. Provide general administrative support to the CLO, including data entry, document preparation, and
other duties as assigned.
Interns will receive mandatory job training. All duties will be performed in English. Please visit CLO Program
for further information: Community Liaison Office Program - United States Department of State
ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED
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. Students must be able to obtain and hold the medical and security certification from the Consulate.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Language requirement: Good working knowledge
Examples - Conversations about familiar topics, complex documents.
2. Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva.
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:
1. Complete the application form and follow the instructions in the last section.
2. Send all documents to HCMC [protected info]. Subject Line of Email "US Consulate General
internship application for [your name]".
REMEMBER, all documents need to be uploaded separately (1 attachment for each document). If they are
not uploaded separately your application WILL NOT be considered.
- Copy of Official transcript illustrating good academic standing.
- Copy of Written permission from educational institution.
- Copy of National ID card or legal permanent residence in Vietnam.
- Copy of Student card.
- Any additional documents (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned, etc.) that address
the qualification requirements of the position listed above.
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Student Intern
The U.S. Mission Vietnam - U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking one (1) part-time, unpaid
university student interns for the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Selected applicants will be offered to start
their intern position in March 2026.
NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are qualified and
will be invited for further testing and/or interview. Thank you for your understanding.
DESCRIPTION OF INTERN POSITION
The FAS 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.
FAS Intern will be responsible for:
1. Compiling and drafting internal and external communications and economic reports for relevant
stakeholders;
2. Assisting in writing reports on agricultural markets and production in Vietnam; supporting marketing
events promoting U.S. agricultural products
3. Assisting with the FAS Vietnam online
digital marketing campaign, including developing and editing
social media and working with industry partners; Assisting in the development of an office
communications strategy;
4. Working with FAS Officers and Specialists to coordinate preparations for U.S. agricultural trade events
in Vietnam, including updating contact lists;
5. Compiling and processing trade data; and,
6. Assisting with translation and other tasks as required. Interns will receive mandatory job training.
7. All duties will be performed in English. For more information about the U.S. Foreign Agricultural
Service go to [protected info]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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. Students must be able to obtain and hold the medical and security certification from the Consulate.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Education: currently pursuing a university degree in agriculture, economics, trade, business, or other
related degrees.
2. Knowledge: General knowledge of agriculture and economics.
3. Skills: Good writing skills.
4. Language requirement: Good working knowledge (speaking, reading & writing)
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:
1. Complete the application form and follow the instructions in the last section.
2. Send all documents to HCMC [protected info]. Subject Line of Email "US Consulate General
internship application for [your name]".
REMEMBER all documents need to be uploaded separately (1 attachment for each document). If they are
not uploaded separately your application WILL NOT be considered.
- Copy of Official transcript illustrating good academic standing.
- Copy of Written permission from educational institution.
- Copy of National ID card or legal permanent residence in Vietnam.
- Copy of Student Card.
- Any additional documents (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned, etc.) that address
the qualification requirements of the position listed above.
Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Student Intern
The U.S. Mission Vietnam - U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking 14-16 part-time, unpaid
university student interns for the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS).
NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are qualified and
will be invited for further testing and/or interview. Thank you for your understanding.
DESCRIPTION OF INTERN POSITION
The PS 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.
The majority of duties will be performed in English. All interns will complete a mandatory orientation at the
beginning of the internship and job-specific training before starting their assignments.
Student Interns will support Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) teams across a range of programs and operations.
These teams include the American Center (AC), EducationUSA (EdUSA), Press and Digital, Emerging Voices/
Established Opinion Leaders (EV/EOL), and Resource Coordination. The duties below describe the teams that
most often need intern support. Interns should also expect other duties as assigned.
American Center (AC)
Support daily operations of the American Center (AC) Library. This includes greeting and helping
patrons, answering general questions, and making sure visitors follow AC rules.
Re-shelve and organize books, magazines, and other materials so the collection stays accurate and easy
to use.
Help with Inventory of the AC collections and keep the patron database accurate and up to date.
Help with logistics for AC on-site/virtual/hybrid programs, such as designing event posters, setting up
event space(s), registering participants, providing support during the events.
Assist in AC survey projects.
Education USA Center (EdUSA)
Support EdUSA programs, events, and outreach, including Education Fairs, Pre-Departure Orientation,
information sessions, etc.
Help prepare outreach materials.
Help data entry in EdUSA database.
Media and Digital
Require one or two interns dedicated to Media & Digital Production. They will work only on Media and
Digital team's activities and will not support other teams' projects.
Help create and propose content for the Consulate's official Facebook page. This includes drafting posts,
editing graphics and videos, and preparing other digital products for supervisor review and clearance.
Help monitor local media and social media coverage relevant to U.S. interests.
Research and compile a list of potential influencers to engage in future digital projects.
Take photos and videos at Consulate events.
Other tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Help plan and support logistics for public engagement events and networking activities.
Support administrative tasks, such as data entry, filing, etc.
Help organize and maintain program records and reporting materials.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must address each requirement 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. Knowledge: Experience with photography and/or videography. Experience using graphic design tools
such as Canva and Photoshop, and video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere.
2. Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills. Must have an ability to work as part of a
dynamic team.
3. Language requirement: Fluent; speaking/reading/writing in English
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:
1. Complete the application form and follow the instructions in the last section.
2. Send all documents to HCMC [protected info]. Subject Line of Email "US Consulate General
internship application for [your name]".
REMEMBER all documents need to be uploaded separately (1 attachment for each document). If they are
not uploaded separately your application WILL NOT be considered.
- Copy of Official transcript illustrating good academic standing.
- Copy of Written permission from educational institution.
- Copy of National ID card or legal permanent residence in Vietnam.
- Copy of Student card.
- Any additional documents (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned, etc.) that
address the qualification requirements of the position listed above.