U.S. Embassy Budapest is seeking 3 highly motivated students for a Local Internship program (Unpaid internship) in the Customer Service Center (CSC) office in the Spring 2023.

Minimum 20 hours, 5 days per week (variable/flexible hours) for 6 weeks

Customer Service Center (CSC) is a “one-stop” shop within the Embassy that focuses on providing quality support to our customers. Our internal customers are the diplomatic families serving at the mission. Our services provided are divided to pre-arrival, onboarding, and departure. Our section is the first and the last point of contact for the diplomats at arrival and departure. We deeply believe that customer service is an attitude and not a department.

Major duties and /or projects include the following

• Assisting with the Arrival of Diplomats:
  • Residence permit application procedure assistance (filing, copying, taking photos, sorting forms, application submissions at The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT), diplomatic note drafting)
  • Collecting forms from arriving diplomats
  • Setting up Check-In appointments for newcomers
  • BKK QR code requests
• Assisting with the Departure of Diplomats:
  • Assisting with canceling internet/phone subscriptions, bank account termination, Insurance Termination, deregistration from MFAT/collecting residence permit cards
• Setting up bank account opening appointments
• Assisting with ordering internet/phone subscriptions
• Assisting with Third Party Liability Vehicle insurance policy
• Collecting/submitting/assisting with VAT refund packages/Translations/Delivery etc.
• Preparing Army base cards
• Assisting with Visa applications:  traveler data collection, supporting letters, Diplomatic Notes
• Updating car insurance/technical inspection records and sending reminders to Diplomats
• Assisting with Residence card and passport expiration tracking
• Collecting/scanning/filing Gym Waiver forms
• Assisting with Arrival seminar organization

Skills and qualifications

• Fluent/advanced Hungarian and English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Multitasking
• Customer focused
• Effective communication skills (in-person, phone, online)
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Time management skills
• MS Word knowledge 

How will this internship benefit the section and the intern

We heavily rely on interns in the busy transfer season. They will gain practical, on the job, real life experience. The internship program is a great opportunity for the interns to work in a professional environment with Hungarian and U.S. colleagues.  The intern will have an opportunity to master their communication skills, to learn how embassy offices operate, and collect information for the mission community. The CSC Office will benefit from the interns’ fresh academic knowledge, their creativity, and their computer skills.

Certification

The CSC office has the adequate workspace and equipment for the intern to perform the duties during the internship.

Please note, there are no benefits attached to this internship, no compensation nor any future employment rights.

How to apply

Submit your application form (obtained from your university) with your CV, Statement of Interest, and Certification of active student status to the Human Resources Office at the U.S. Embassy, Szabadság tér 12. 1054, Budapest or to budapestrecruitment@state.gov.

Closing date: December 18, 2022

U.S. Embassy Budapest is seeking a highly motivated student for a Local Internship program (Unpaid internship) in the Regional Environmental, Science and Technology, and Health Hub Office (ESTH Hub) in the Spring 2023.

Minimum 4 hours per day or minimum 20 hours/week for 6 weeks

The Regional Environmental, Science and Technology, and Health Hub (ESTH Hub Office) has bilateral and regional responsibilities and is one of twelve ESTH Hub Offices that the U.S. State Department has established around the world. It promotes U.S. engagement on environmental, scientific, health, and technology issues and strengthens regional and transboundary cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe, including the Caucasus. The Hub Office covers Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Turkey. The ESTH Hub engages with government officials, NGOs, international organizations, academic and research institutions to advocate U.S. positions on issues such as transboundary water protection, climate policy, nature conservation, natural resource management, environmental law enforcement, scientific cooperation, and pandemic preparedness.

Major duties and /or projects include the following

• General Research: Follow environment, science and technology related articles in the Hungarian media and prepare short summaries, with special regard to the coronavirus epidemic, climate policy, and space policy. Assist the ESTH team with identifying, researching, and assessing significant developments in Hungarian politics and economy in the field of energy, biotechnology, health care, climate, science, and technology.
• Environment: Follow the development of transboundary environmental and scientific policy issues related to renewable energy policy, water protection, climate change policy and clean technology, wildlife trafficking and illegal logging. Assist with science fellows and speakers, and related programs.
• Space: Assist with understanding the Hungarian Space policy and related development as well as supporting the US Government’s engagement and cooperation with key Hungarian players.
• Public Relations: Assist with social media and public outreach messaging on ESTH events with our public affairs section. Develop social media content. Work on fact sheets and our monthly Hub Highlights newsletter to promote our ESTH work.
• General Tasks: Assist with incoming delegations and planning section meetings and visits. Assist with translation of documents, official Embassy functions, attending and reporting on briefings and meetings. Assist with the section’s outreach efforts to Hungarian policymakers, scientific and NGO groups, institutions, and business partners.

Skills and qualifications

• Having background in environmental policy, natural sciences, environmental economics, biology, or ecology is a plus.
• Experience with student/youth activities related to green, sustainability, and environmental issues preferred.
• Ability to develop professional relationships at the Embassy and in the environmental and science communities.
• Proactive, able to work quickly and independently.
• Research and writing skills critical.
• Desirable Computer skills: Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Desired language proficiency: English level III/III; Hungarian level III/III.
• Ability to use office equipment (copier, scanner).

How will this internship benefit the section and the intern

The internship program is a great opportunity for a student to work in a professional environment and with skilled U.S. and Hungarian colleagues. The intern can develop communication, business, and planning skills, have broad insight into regional environmental and scientific issues, improve their professional language skills, and gain a good introduction to the conduct of international relations. The intern will have an opportunity to follow webinars and regional discussions on air quality, climate policy, forestry issues and space policy. The ESTH section will benefit from the intern’s fresh academic knowledge in the field of environmental and scientific policy issues, her/his connection to the universities’ youth groups focusing on sustainability topics, their creativity, and their research abilities.

Certification

The ESTH section has the adequate workspace and equipment for the intern to perform the duties during the internship.
Please note, there are no benefits attached to this internship, no compensation nor any future employment rights.

How to apply

Submit your application form (obtained from your university) with your CV, Statement of Interest, and Certification of active student status to the Human Resources Office at the U.S. Embassy, Szabadság tér 12. 1054, Budapest or to budapestrecruitment@state.gov.

Closing date: December 18, 2022

U.S. Embassy Budapest is seeking a highly motivated student for a Local Internship program (Unpaid internship) in the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service office in the Spring 2023.

20 hours/week (variable hours) for 6 weeks

The U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service combines diplomacy and business with one goal: to help strengthen the trade and investment relationship between our two countries.  As the trade branch of the U.S. Embassy, you’ll work with our team to:

• Conduct market intelligence to gain current information of the latest trends in priority sectors
• Counsel U.S. and Hungarian firms on the best way to take advantage of the opportunities
• Prepare market research reports, company profiles, and due diligence reports
• Promote and recruit Hungarian business delegations to major U.S. and European trade shows
• Assist Hungarian companies that are thinking about investing in the United States

For more information on, check us out at http://www.trade.gov/hungary/.

Major duties and /or projects include the following

The intern will be exposed to all aspects of this work, with an insider’s perspective. The intern will work with business advisors to conduct market research and data analysis to help companies make important business decisions and form long-lasting partnerships.  The intern will help organize and attend business and networking events. This internship works in a proprietary client tracking system and makes direct calls to potential Hungarian partners for U.S. companies.

Skills and qualifications

• Professional working ability in Hungarian and English
• Familiarity with market research techniques and databases
• Skilled with Windows Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good writing and communications skills
• Strong interest in commercial affairs, business development and current events
• Ability to articulate business strategies with appropriate manner and formulate concise solutions to complex problems
• Analytical, detail-oriented approach, and can work both in a team and independently on projects

How will this internship benefit the section and the intern

The internship program is a great opportunity for the interns to work in a professional environment together with Hungarian and U.S. colleagues.  The intern will also have an opportunity to master their communication skills.

The intern also has an opportunity to gain unique experience and insight into U.S. – Hungary business relations, while fulfilling the required work experience in their studies. The Intern may also be inspired by getting to know key businesses in the Hungarian market in their sector of interest, relating to field of study.

Certification

The U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service office has the adequate workspace and equipment for the intern to perform the duties during the internship.

Please note, there are no benefits attached to this internship, no compensation nor any future employment rights.

How to apply

Submit your application form (obtained from your university) along with your CV, Statement of Interest, and Certification of active student status to the Human Resources Office at the U.S. Embassy, Szabadság tér 12. 1054, Budapest or to budapestrecruitment@state.gov.

Closing date: December 18, 2022

U.S. Embassy Budapest is seeking a highly motivated student for a Local Internship program (Unpaid internship) in the General Services Office – Housing section in the Spring 2023.

20 hours per week (variable/flexible hours) for 6 weeks

The Housing Section deals with a wide range of duties from finding adequate housing, negotiating leases, working with the housing board, arranging maintenance, documenting all sorts of related information, reporting data to Washington, coordinating with other Embassy offices, and more.

Major duties and /or projects include the following

• Organizing the Housing SharePoint site
• Organizing the paper files
• Taking part in the make-ready process by preparing standard documents
• Escorting at residences – meter replacements, maintenance works
• Data input in several data sheets
• Administrative tasks

Skills and qualifications

• Advanced Hungarian and English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Office etiquette
• User knowledge of MS Office software
• Basic knowledge of copiers, scanners usage
• Ability to draft e-mails and letters

How will this internship benefit the section and the intern

Residential make-ready season is busy and involves a multitude of tasks. The intern acquire a good understanding of office structure, culture, and workflow.  Our team is very supportive and welcoming and the intern will have a sense of accomplishment and contribution to a team and. benefit from this experience for future employment.

Certification

The Housing section has the adequate workspace and equipment for the intern to perform the duties during the internship.

Please note, there are no benefits attached to this internship, no compensation nor any future employment rights.

How to apply

Submit your application form (obtained from your university) along with your CV, Statement of Interest, and Certification of active student status to the Human Resources Office at the U.S. Embassy, Szabadság tér 12. 1054, Budapest or to budapestrecruitment@state.gov.

Closing date: December 18, 2022

U.S. Embassy Budapest is seeking 2 highly motivated students for a Local Internship program (Unpaid internship) in the Human Resources Office in the Spring 2023

20 hours/week (variable hours) for 6 weeks

HR provides support for both Locally Employed Staff and U.S Direct Hires at the U.S. Embassy Budapest through Recruitment, Performance Management, Local Labor Law compliance, Employee Recognition, and Time and Attendance.

Major duties and /or projects include the following

Recruitment:

• Complete research to collect information to support recruitment by using different websites.
• Assisting in drafting vacancy announcements, advertisements
• Assisting in interview scheduling and enrolment

HR Administration:

• Preparing different statistics/comparisons
• Assisting in drafting and translating documents
• Assisting in different fields of HR (payroll, performance evaluation, awards, occupational health, filing, digitalizing etc.)

Skills and qualifications 

• Advanced Hungarian and English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Office etiquette
• Basic MS Office knowledge (ability to draft e-mails and letters)

How will this internship benefit the section and the intern

The internship program is a great opportunity for the interns to work in a professional environment together with Hungarian and U.S. colleagues.  The intern will have an opportunity to master communication skills, to follow and learn the frequently changing laws, regulations and collect information and improve customer service skills. The intern can gain practical knowledge on the field of HR. The HR Office will benefit from the interns’ fresh academic knowledge, their creativity, and their computer skills.

Certification

The HR section has the adequate workspace and equipment for the intern to perform the duties during the internship.

Please, that there are no benefits attached to this internship, no compensation nor any future employment rights.

How to apply

Submit your application form (obtained from your university) along with your CV, Statement of Interest, and Certification of active student status to the Human Resources Office at the U.S. Embassy, Szabadság tér 12. 1054, Budapest or to budapestrecruitment@state.gov.

Closing date: December 18, 2022

U.S. Embassy Budapest is seeking a highly motivated student for a Local Internship program (Unpaid internship) in the Public Diplomacy Section in the Spring 2023

Preferred 20 hours per week (schedule negotiable)

Major duties and /or projects include the following

Supporting the Embassy’s digital media outreach initiatives, including assisting with photography/video production, drafting social media posts, analyzing performance/analytics, maintaining the Embassy website, performing translations of messaging products, and supporting public outreach events.

Skills and qualifications

Language: Professional working ability in Hungarian and English.

Knowledge, abilities, and skills required: Knowledge of the United States and world affairs/current events. Good interpersonal skills. Strong communication/drafting skills and organizational skills. Basic understanding of audio/visual equipment and software (i.e., digital SLR camera, Photoshop, Canva, Microsoft Office, etc.). Familiarity with Embassy social media activity (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), and experience in generating content for social media. Video production and photo editing skills are a plus, but not required.

How will this internship benefit the section and the intern

This is an opportunity for an intern to see how public communication advances the U.S.-Hungary diplomatic relationship, particularly in adapting foreign policy objectives into clear messages for public audiences. For the Public Diplomacy Section, the intern will provide insight into the priorities and perspectives of young Hungarians and contribute to our proactive strategic messaging initiatives.

Certification

The Public Diplomacy Section has adequate workspace and equipment for the intern to perform the duties during the internship. Please note, there are no benefits attached to this internship, no compensation nor any future employment rights.

How to apply

Submit your application form (obtained from your university) along with your CV, Statement of Interest, and Certification of active student status to the Human Resources Office at the U.S. Embassy, Szabadság tér 12. 1054, Budapest or to budapestrecruitment@state.gov.

Closing date: December 18, 2022