Identifier
Created
Classification
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09STOCKHOLM407
2009-07-07 13:20:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Stockholm
Cable title:  

EMBASSY STOCKHOLM REQUESTS TWO INTERNS FOR SPRING

Tags:  AMGT APER ASEC 
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DE RUEHSM #0407 1881320
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O 071320Z JUL 09
FM AMEMBASSY STOCKHOLM
TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 4475
UNCLAS STOCKHOLM 000407

SIPDIS

PASS TO EUR-IO/EX/HR MARIE PYLE; EUR/NB

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT APER ASEC
SUBJECT: EMBASSY STOCKHOLM REQUESTS TWO INTERNS FOR SPRING
2010

REF: STATE 62284

(U) Per reftel, Post requests two interns for Spring 2010.
A.) Number of internships offered: 2;
B.) Language Requirements: Swedish preferred but not required;
C.) Other Special Post Criteria: Major in international
relations, international business or a related field;
D.) Section of Intern Assignment: Pol/Econ, PD;
E.) Intern Coordinator: Lynn Stapleton, Pol/Econ OMS, tel:
46 (0)8 783 53 21; email: StapletonLC@state.gov;
F.) Summary of Typical Duties: Pol/Econ - Intern will assist
with research and analysis of political and economic issues.
Intern will participate in drafting of reporting cables and
policy memoranda. They will also attend meetings with
relevant counterparts from host government and will assist
with arrangements for official USG visitors;
PD - Intern will be involved in a myriad of activities in
support of the Public Diplomacy Section, to include planning
and executing visits of U.S. experts, arranging internal
events, monitoring grant activities, and reviewing press and
media stories;
G.) Spring interns must serve a minimum of ten weeks during
the period January 4, 2010 through April 30, 2010;
H.) Post-provided housing is limited during the Spring 2010
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 unavailable, Post
estimates cost for room and board at $1000 (USD) per month.
Post will attempt to assist in providing referrals outside
the Embassy community. Hotels are also available but prices
vary depending on availability and season;
I.) There are no visa requirements for American citizens
residing in Sweden for less than three months;
J.) Post would like to make the final selection. DCM is the
person designated to make final Post selection.
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