First Secretary Jobs

First Secretary jobs are open across government agencies, international organizations, and diplomatic missions, with specializations in political affairs, economic reporting, and consular services, from entry-level officer roles to senior diplomatic positions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles489+
Top stateNew York
Top employerNYU Langone Health
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type75% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Monitor Technician Unit Secretary
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Monitor Technician Unit Secretary
Indiana University Health
Muncie, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Administrative & Office Support
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Unit Secretary, Nursing CSICU, Part-Time
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Unit Secretary, Nursing CSICU, Part-Time
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Unit Secretary, Nursing Medical ICU, Part-Time
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Unit Secretary, Nursing Medical ICU, Part-Time
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Mental Health Technician Nurse Secretary
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Mental Health Technician Nurse Secretary
Cone Health
Burlington, North Carolina
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Press Secretary
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New 19h ago
Press Secretary
United States Senate
Washington, District of Columbia
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
1,001-5,000

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First Secretary Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • NYU Langone Health21
  • Stange Law Firm, PC16
  • Cone Health11
  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals10
  • Sutter Health8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services18
  • Education9
  • Manufacturing1
  • Science & Research1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in first secretary jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, reporting, or diplomatic affairs
  • Proficiency in one or more foreign languages relevant to the posting
  • Active or adjudicable security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
  • Strong written communication skills for drafting cables, briefs, and policy memos
  • Experience coordinating with interagency partners, foreign officials, or multilateral bodies

Tips for Your First Secretary Job Search

Tailor your resume to diplomatic conventions

First secretary roles expect a resume that highlights policy analysis, interagency coordination, and foreign affairs experience. Lead with measurable contributions, such as briefings prepared or negotiations supported, rather than listing duties in generic terms.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists first secretary openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by functional cone or bureau

Many first secretary openings specify a cone, such as political, economic, or public diplomacy. Filtering by these functional areas helps you avoid roles that do not align with your expertise and surfaces postings where your background is a direct match.

Demonstrate foreign language proficiency clearly

Foreign language skills are frequently required or strongly preferred for first secretary roles. State your tested proficiency level explicitly, citing any standardized assessments you have completed, so hiring managers can evaluate your language capability without guesswork.

Prepare for structured competency interviews

Many agencies conducting first secretary hiring use structured behavioral interviews that assess specific foreign affairs competencies. Prepare concrete examples that address cross-cultural communication, crisis response, and policy recommendation scenarios drawn from your actual work history.

Negotiate start dates around security clearance timelines

If a first secretary role requires a security clearance, build that into your start-date conversation. Pushing for the earliest possible clearance initiation date, rather than waiting until an offer is signed, can reduce the gap between acceptance and your first day.

First Secretary Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most first secretarys?

NYU Langone Health, Stange Law Firm, PC, and Cone Health are hiring the most first secretarys right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at federal agencies and international organizations with active overseas missions.

How many first secretary jobs are remote?

About 25% of first secretary openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most diplomatic and government postings. Sub-areas such as policy research, drafting, and analytical support roles are more likely to offer partial remote arrangements than frontline consular or mission-based positions.

How do you become a first secretary?

Start by earning a degree in international relations, political science, economics, or a closely related field. Build substantive experience through government internships, overseas postings, or policy research roles. Develop foreign language proficiency and obtain any required security clearances early. Apply to entry-level officer positions, then advance into the first secretary grade through demonstrated performance and in-country assignments.

How do you get hired as a first secretary with little experience?

Focus on roles that specify junior officer or entry-level designations, which are structured to bring in candidates earlier in their careers. Strengthen your application by highlighting academic research, language study abroad, internships with government agencies, or any work involving policy analysis or cross-cultural communication. Tailoring each application to the specific functional cone described in the posting matters more than years of experience.

What does the first secretary interview process look like?

Most first secretary interview processes include a structured competency-based interview assessing foreign affairs skills such as analytical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and leadership under pressure. Candidates are often asked to respond to scenario-based questions drawn from real diplomatic situations. Some agencies add a written exercise or policy memo component before or after the interview panel, followed by a reference and background review.

Where can I find and apply to first secretary jobs?

You can find and apply to first secretary jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and functional background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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