Family Member Employment

Like American families everywhere, many in the Foreign Service are two-income families. When overseas, some family members find work at the Embassy or Consulate, some find employment on the economy of the host country, while others freelance, telework, or manage a home-based business.

The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to increase employment options for Foreign Service family members, both at home and abroad. They provide Foreign Service-specific employment information, geared specially for Foreign Service family members.

The Employment Program Team will advise individual family members on overseas and Washington area employment issues, either in person or via email or phone. FLO assists family members looking to work overseas on the local economy or inside a U.S. Embassy or Consulate through such programs as the Global Employment Initiative (GEI) and facilitates the negotiation of bilateral work agreements. For family members seeking employment in the Washington D.C. area, FLO provides the Job Seekers Network Group (JSNG), employment orientation sessions, and distributes The Network, with job vacancy announcements and additional resources. FLO coordinates functional training for Foreign Service family members and maintains information on training options. FLO provides leadership in new programs for home-based businesses and telework. Additionally, FLO continues to develop special employment initiatives to further increase options for family members seeking employment.

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