The State Department is Hiring Environmentalists!

Join Robert Dry, Diplomat-in-Residence at CUNY, for an information session on opportunities for environmental careers with the US Department of State. US Citizenship required for work with the US Department of State.

Come and learn about the structure and work of the State Department’s Oceans, International Environment, and Science Bureau, as well as other offices in the Department which promote international science, environment and health. In addition to discussing the work of Washington headquarters in this regard, Dry will discuss what Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Officers do at embassies (including regional environmental ‘hubs’) and permanent U.S. missions at international organizations. Dry will clarify the application process for State Department internships in Washington and abroad, as well as State Department career opportunities.

WHAT’S A HUB? “To address transboundary environmental issues, and to support officers working on OES issues, the Department established 12 regional environmental Hubs, located in embassies around the world. The Hub concept is based on the idea that transboundary environmental problems can best be addressed through regional cooperation. The regional environmental officer's role complements the traditional bilateral Environment, Science, Technology and Health officers stationed in U.S. embassies in many countries of the world. Rather than dealing with a single country, Hub officers engage with several countries of a region on a particular issue, with the aim of promoting regional environmental cooperation, sharing of environmental data, and adoption of environmentally sound policies that will benefit all countries in that area. Like the bilateral officers, the Hubs work closely with other USG agencies and support their efforts by raising key issues at the diplomatic level. They cooperate extensively with non-governmental organizations, and regional organizations on environmental activities within their region.” – US Department of State Website, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs  

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Contact: Kathryn Douglas kathryn.douglas@yale.edu 203-436-4830