This professional organization serving current and retired Foreign Service officers hosts an informative Web site and publishes career information. It offers an essay contest for high school students.
American Foreign Service Association
(AFSA)
2101 E Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20037-2916
Tel: (202) 338-4045
Fax: (202) 338-6820
http://www.afsa.org
For information about a career as an ambassador, contact
Council of American Ambassadors
(CAA)
888 17th Street, NW, Suite 306
Washington, DC, 20006-3307
Tel: (202) 296-3757
http://www.americanambassadors.org
The U.S. Department of State offers a wealth of information, including internship opportunities, the history of the Foreign Service, and current officers and embassies, at its Web site.
U.S. Department of State
2401 E Street, NW, Suite H-518
Washington, DC, 20522-0001
Email: Careers@state.gov
https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/foreign-service/officer
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