Program Assistant - U.S.-China Policy Foundation

The United States-China Policy Foundation (USCPF) is a non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization dedicated exclusively to broadening awareness of China and U.S.-China relations in the Washington, DC policy community.

Location

316 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 201-202

Washington, DC 20003

Job Description

The U.S.-China Policy Foundation is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill a part-time program and research assistant position. This position will involve performing various research and writing tasks under the direction of senior Foundation staff members, to include assisting with long-term research projects, shorter analyses, and daily office communications dealing with U.S.-China relations and the USCPF mission goals. It will also involve assisting with the organization and implementation of various organization programs and events.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize Microsoft WordPress to maintain and update the USCPF website.
• Conduct independent research and writing on issues related to U.S.-China relations.
• Assist with larger research and book projects as directed.
• Create and edit USCPF publications, including newsletters, annual report, and the Washington Journal of Modern China.
• Assist with the organize and execution of USCPF lectures and events.
• Assist with the production and execution of USCPF programs, including the weekly television program, China Forum
• Answer phones, draft emails, and perform other office tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications

• B.A. in International Relations, Asian Studies, or related field.
• Knowledge of U.S.-China relations required.
• Candidates currently pursuing a post-graduate degree are welcome to apply.
• Excellent writing skills are essential. Position requires frequent use of writing and editing skills.
• Proven ability to perform a variety of research tasks.
• Detail oriented.
• Travel experience in China preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office required.
• Knowledge of WordPress and Adobe InDesign is a plus.
• Experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work.
• Experience planning and implementing events preferred.
• Note: education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the USCPF.

How to Apply

To apply for our part-time research assistant opening, we ask that you please send a cover letter detailing when you are available to begin working at the Foundation, your resume, and 2 brief writing samples (3-5 pages each) related to U.S.-China relations to hr@uscpf.org. Please reference "Program and Research Assistant" in the subject line.

Deadline

Applications reviewed as received. Applications due by December 30.

http://uscpf.org/v3/program-assistant/