Policy Institute Fall Internship

Asia Society Policy Institute Fall Internship

Position: Asia Society Policy Institute Fall Internship

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

Location: New York

Department: Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI)

Reports To: Director of Strategy and Engagement

Compensation: $16.50/hour

Duration: September to December

Final date to receive applications
:
Sunday, July 20 at 11:59 PM ET

With a problem-solving mandate, the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is a think- and do- tank that tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in Security & Diplomacy;
Trade, Investment, & Innovation;
Climate & Energy; and Society, Technology, & Public Health. The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is seekingan exceptional internwith a demonstrated interest inAsia policy.

Asuccessfulcandidate would be assigned to an advisor during the course of the internshipbased on interest.

The intern will have the opportunity to be immersed in the daily workings of an Asia policy think-and-dotank, further their research and writing skills, and learn from our vast network of experts.

Some projects/activities might include:

• Program support of ongoing projects including, but not limited to: event/conference coordination, event management, and drafting invitations and event documents;
• Track and research current developments in Asia;
• Write, edit, and proofread in-depth research assignments, policy memos, and event/meeting summaries;
• Draft policy-focused web content;
• Data entry, including updating and maintaining contact databases;
• Take minutes during meetings and round tables as directed;
• Independent research and writing as timeallows;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Asia Society Policy Instituteinterns will work in ourNew York office in a hybrid capacity (three days in the office).

• Candidates should be able to commit to 18-20 hours per week for a period of at least 12 weeks;
• Must be at least a junior in an undergraduate degree program, a graduate student, or recent graduate;
• Demonstrate familiarity with Asia 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;
• Full professional proficiency in English;
• Proficiency in an Asian language, a plus;
• Be based in the U.S., as well as have U.S. work authorization.

Internships are paid at $16.50/hour and in person. Fall 2025 interns will be expected to participate in person at the ASPI offices in New York, subject to CDC guidelines, for at least three days a week.

Founded in 1956 by John

D. Rockefeller 3rd, Asia Society is a nonpartian, nonprofit institution with major cultural centers and public buildings in New York, Hong Kong, and Houston, and additionallocations in Delhi, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, Seoul, Sydney, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. Initially established to promote greater knowledge of Asia in the United States, the Society today is a global institution — with offices throughout the U.S., Asia, and Europe — that fulfills its educational mandate through a wide range of cross-disciplinary programming.

As economies and cultures have become more interconnected, the Society's programs have expanded to address a range of issues and pressing concerns in Asia.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a completed application to: [email protected]

A completed application must include:

• Resume;
• 2 – 4 page double spaced Writing Sample or Abstract;
• Days andhoursyou are available;
• Subject line:
  Fall Intern – ASPI NY

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility in the workplace. Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.