Can i get a job at a foriegn consulate, if I am not a citizen of that specific country?

Question

I am a American citizen, recently graduating from a university here with a degree in Political Science. I plan on continuing my education in graduate school. I am interested in International relations. I think working at a consulate would be an interesting entry level job in this field. But is a requirement for a job at a consulate citizenship of that respective country? I have dual citizenship American and Iranian... but unfortunatley neither of these countries have representation in each others countries. Am I out of luck? Any other inteesting entry level jobs in for someone interesting in international relations?

Answer 1

Political Science and fluent Farsi, you might actually check the job offers at  cia.gov.  The language skills alone are worth a lot to them.

For April:

Not totally correct, you don't have to be an American or a citizen of the host country the AMEMB or AMCONGEN is located.

They hire foreign nationals of any country. The security clearance would be low level though.

Answer 2

If you are going to continue your studies you should try for an internship or something with the State department. The consulates are run by the state department. I know you have to be a US citizen to work at a US consulate abroad but I don't think you have to be a citizen of the country in which you are serving.

I wonder though if your Iranian citizenship would prevent you from getting the clearance you need for some of the jobs listed. It never hurts to ask though.

Answer 3

Have you thought about taking the foreign service exam (American)?