Fall Intern, ASPI Center Analysis; Operations & Strategy

Location
:
New York

Reports to
:
Assistant Director for Operations and Strategy

Job Type
:
Part-time

Compensation
: $17.95/hour-$18.40/hour

Schedule
:
September - December 2026

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.

Established in 2022, CCA is committed to decoding China's complexities with an  inside-out  approach by offering evidence-based, independent, and policy-relevant analyses with a balanced, holistic, and human-centered focus, covering Chinese domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; climate, energy and the environment; society, public health, and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES
:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Track and research current issues covering Chinese domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; and society;
• Track and collect data on CCA’s output including research papers, public and private events, op-eds, press hits, social media impressions, and video views, etc. and assist in drafting internal newsletters and presentations for internal and external use;
• Draft and edit briefs, memos, background material, literature reviews, etc. in preparation for trips, meetings, and events;
• Compile newsletters and articles for weekly internal news roundups;
• Maintain and update internal databases;
• Provide administrative and logistical support for public and private events, including drafting invitations, agendas, participant lists, event blurbs, etc.;
• Schedule internal and external in-person and online meetings and take meetings minutes and prepare summary reports as needed;
• 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 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 and Chinese;
• Must be available to work in person at the Asia Society’s New York office as well as have U.S. work authorization.

COMPENSATION
:

Interns are paid $17.95-$18.40/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.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.