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.
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