Center for China Analysis Fall Internship

Position:                          Center for China Analysis Fall Internship

Position Type:                Part-time

FLSA Status:                  Non-Exempt

Location:                         New York, Washington, D.C. or Remote

Department:                   Asia Society Policy Institute’s (ASPI) Center for China Analysis(CCA) 

Reports To:                      Director for Research and Strategy

Compensation Range: $16-$17.50/hour

Duration:                           September – December 2024

SUMMARY:

The Center for China Analysis (CCA) is part of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), a think- and do- tank with a policy-solving mandate that tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security and diplomacy; trade, investment, and innovation; climate and energy; and society, technology, and public health.

CCA was established in 2022 and aims to unravel China’s complexities and delivers independent policy-relevant analysis from a holistic, nuanced, and humanistic perspective, covering Chinese domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; climate, energy and the environment; society, public health, and education. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks will vary for individual intern positions, but all interns will be asked to contribute in a number of ways, including but not limited to:

• Track and research development of current issues covering Chinese domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; and society;
• Write, edit, and proofread in-depth research assignments, policy memos, and event/meeting summaries.
• Data entry, including updating and maintaining contact databases;
• Administrative work in support of ongoing projects including, but not limited to: event/conference coordination, event management, and drafting invitations and event blurbs;
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates are expected to commit to a minimum of 18 hours per week for a period of at least 12 weeks;
• Current graduate or advanced undergraduate student;
• Familiarity with China policy issues through previous academic study and/or internship experience;
• Must have the ability to work independently;
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and social media platforms;
• Flexibility with handling diverse tasks;
• Advanced/native fluency in English; Advanced/native fluency in Chinese
• Be based in the U.S., as well as have U.S. work authorization.

COMPENSATION:

Interns are paid at $16-$17.50/per hour.

ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:

Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has thirteen other Centers around the world with a global staff of over 200.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, all interested applicants must submit a completed application to: ASPIjobs@asiasociety.org. 

A completed application must include:

• Resume or CV;
• Cover Letter, indicating your preferred area of interest (China’s Domestic Politics; Economy and Technology; Foreign Policy and National Security; Society);
• 2 – 4 page double spaced Writing Sample or Abstract;
• Days and hours you are available;
• Include the job title and subject area in the subject line.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.