Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08STOCKHOLM699
2008-10-20 15:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Stockholm
Cable title:
STOCKHOLM REQUESTS TWO INTERNS FOR SUMMER 2009
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UNCLAS STOCKHOLM 000699
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT APER ASEC
SUBJECT: STOCKHOLM REQUESTS TWO INTERNS FOR SUMMER 2009
REF: STATE 00108351
Per reftel, Post requests 2 interns for Summer 2009. Post
will begin preparations in May 09 for Sweden's EU Presidency.
For Sweden's Presidency in 2001, Post received 5 regular
interns. As we anticipate a similar workload this time, we
are requesting 2 interns (as we cannot guarantee housing for
interns) to augment our limited staff:
A) Number of interns requested: 2;
B) Language Requirements: Swedish preferred but not required
for POL/ECON and CON interns;
C) Other special Post criteria: POL/ECON should be majoring
in international relations, international business or a
related field; there are no special criteria for the CON
intern;
D) Sections to be assigned: one intern shared between POL
and ECON; one intern CON;
E) Intern Coordinator: Lynn Stapleton; POL OMS, tel. ( 46
08) 783 53 21; email: stapletonlc@state.gov;
F) Summary of typical duties: POL/ECON intern will assist
in research and analysis of political and economic issues.
Both interns will participate in drafting of cables and
policy memorandums. They will also attend meetings with
relevant counterparts from host government and will assist
with arrangements for official USG visitors. CON intern will
assist with special projects related to American Citizen
Services, including the Warden System and data entry;
G) Post-provided housing is limited during Summer 2009
season. Post does not have any vacant housing projected.
Post personnel are being asked for possible space in their
homes for interns. If home stays are unavailbale, Post
estimates cost for room and board at $1,000 (USD) per month.
Post will assist in providing contact names for referrals
outside the Embassy. Hotels are also available but prices
vary depending on availability and season.
All concerns should be sent to Lynn Stapleton;
H) There are no visa requirements for American citizens
residing in Sweden for less than three months.
Post would like to make the selection. Robert Silverman,
DCM, will be the person designated to make the final
selection.
Silverman
WOOD
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT APER ASEC
SUBJECT: STOCKHOLM REQUESTS TWO INTERNS FOR SUMMER 2009
REF: STATE 00108351
Per reftel, Post requests 2 interns for Summer 2009. Post
will begin preparations in May 09 for Sweden's EU Presidency.
For Sweden's Presidency in 2001, Post received 5 regular
interns. As we anticipate a similar workload this time, we
are requesting 2 interns (as we cannot guarantee housing for
interns) to augment our limited staff:
A) Number of interns requested: 2;
B) Language Requirements: Swedish preferred but not required
for POL/ECON and CON interns;
C) Other special Post criteria: POL/ECON should be majoring
in international relations, international business or a
related field; there are no special criteria for the CON
intern;
D) Sections to be assigned: one intern shared between POL
and ECON; one intern CON;
E) Intern Coordinator: Lynn Stapleton; POL OMS, tel. ( 46
08) 783 53 21; email: stapletonlc@state.gov;
F) Summary of typical duties: POL/ECON intern will assist
in research and analysis of political and economic issues.
Both interns will participate in drafting of cables and
policy memorandums. They will also attend meetings with
relevant counterparts from host government and will assist
with arrangements for official USG visitors. CON intern will
assist with special projects related to American Citizen
Services, including the Warden System and data entry;
G) Post-provided housing is limited during Summer 2009
season. Post does not have any vacant housing projected.
Post personnel are being asked for possible space in their
homes for interns. If home stays are unavailbale, Post
estimates cost for room and board at $1,000 (USD) per month.
Post will assist in providing contact names for referrals
outside the Embassy. Hotels are also available but prices
vary depending on availability and season.
All concerns should be sent to Lynn Stapleton;
H) There are no visa requirements for American citizens
residing in Sweden for less than three months.
Post would like to make the selection. Robert Silverman,
DCM, will be the person designated to make the final
selection.
Silverman
WOOD