Intern - Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics (Spring 2024)

JOB SUMMARY:

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics is dedicated to providing thought leadership for the policy community about the dynamics of China’s economy and its implications for industries and other countries. Our work – research, publications, events & outreach – focuses on the overall trajectory of China’s economy, its high-tech innovation drive, and America’s China policy.

The Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics is seeking two part-time paid research interns who can provide dedicated support for research and analysis, during the period from January 8, 2024 to May 2024. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, professional, and has a strong interest in Chinese politics and economics. The research intern supports the research agenda of the program, engagement events, and promotional activities.

The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($17.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $19.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assisting in qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, and writing for publications.
• Writing event summaries.
• Providing logistical and administrative support for projects and events.
• Assisting in curating Trustee Chair social media.
• Performing a variety of other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong candidates will be able to commit to a full-time internship (35 hours/week) from early January 2024 to early July 2024, and possess the following attributes:

• Must be at least a current undergraduate senior. Current graduates and recent graduates preferred. Applicants currently enrolled in or those that have recently completed a master’s degree are preferred. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to be on-site or hybrid.
• Must be able to commit to 20 hours a week.
• Must have strong research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Must demonstrate academic or professional background in Chinese political economy, China’s macroeconomy or financial markets.
• Chinese-language skills strongly preferred.
• Experience curating social media platforms preferred
• Experience in econometrics or statistics preferred
• Familiarity with data visualization preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

The deadline of the application is November 6, 2023. All applicants must submit the following documents in one PDF. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

1. Resume.
2. Cover letter.
3. A writing sample. A complete writing sample related to China’s economy, politics, or policies (no more than 5 pages).
4. Academic transcript (official or unofficial).
5. List of 3 references (including reference’s name, title, affiliation, email address, and phone number).