29.05.2026
The Health Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Sofia is looking to recruit а student intern to support the office day-to-day activities. We are looking for university students with enthusiasm, initiative, excellent communication skills, and a strong interest in administrative support. Upon successful completion of the internship, a certificate and a reference letter may be provided.
- Position: Student Intern in the Health Unit
- Opening Date: May 21, 2026
- Closing date: June 4, 2026
- Work Hours: Flexible work schedule (minimum 20 hours/week)
- Location: U.S. Embassy Sofia, Health Unit
- Duration of Internship: Approximately three months.
Basic Function of Position:
The primary purpose of the intern is to provide administrative assistance to the Health Unit, supporting various Health Unit functions and day-to-day operations.
- Provide general administrative support to the Health Unit team as needed. Primarily duties are filing, scanning and organizing documents.
- Assist with correspondence and document organization.
Qualification requirements:
- Must be a student at any higher education institution and be advanced in his/her studies towards a university degree with a major including, but not limited to: Public or Hospital Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, Human Resources Management.
- Good working knowledge speaking/reading/writing in Bulgarian and English is required.
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Must have:
o Good communication and writing skills;
o Ability to work individually and in a team;
o Good customer service;
o Good digital skills – internet environment;
Eligibility criteria:
- Bulgarian citizen or permanent legal resident of Bulgaria.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of participation in the program and to have graduated high school.
- Students must be enrolled in less than half-time in an accredited education institution.
- Applicants have to be in good academic standing at their current educational institution and must provide a certified transcript verifying this and that they are currently enrolled.
- Be able to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Must be a continuing student upon completion of the internship.
- After selection, the student must receive security certification before receiving a formal offer of internship.
How to Apply:
All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed above with specific and comprehensive supporting information. Interested candidates for this position must submit a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) in English and letters of recommendation if available.
Applications received after the closing date of this announcement will NOT be considered.
The Human Resources Office will contact the short-listed candidates only.
Applications will be collected by the end of the day June 4, 2026 at: Sofia_Applications@state.gov
