Intern - China Power Project (Summer 2024)

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 CSIS China Power Project is seeking an intern to support the program’s work. There is one (1) available full-time position for an internship of at least three months, from late May/early June to late August/early September 2024, with the potential to extend the internship to a maximum of six months total. Our project utilizes quantitative and qualitative tools to examine the evolving nature of China’s power. We regularly publish data-driven analysis on the China Power website (chinapower.csis.org).

In addition to our work on China’s power, our experts also conduct research on Chinese foreign and security policy, cross-Strait relations, U.S.-China relations, maritime security, and the broader Indo-Pacific security architecture, amongst other issues.

This is a fast-paced work environment, and we are looking for a motivated self-starter that can engage in a wide variety of analytic and logistical work. This is an in-person position, with the opportunity for occasional remote work.

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:

• Conduct research and data analysis for website content
• Assist with research for articles, presentations, and podcast series
• Create datasets and data visualizations
• Proofread and edit a variety of content
• Maintain the program’s active social media presence
• Monitor, track, and report on events across the Indo-Pacific region, especially those dealing with China
• Provide logistical and administrative support
• Assist with event planning
• Perform a variety of other project-related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Current undergraduate seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates eligible
• Applicants that are currently enrolled in or have recently completed a master’s degree are preferred, especially in the field of Chinese foreign policy, international affairs, Asia studies, security studies, or a related field
• 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 and commit to 40 hours per week
• Must have exceptional writing skills
• Must have previous experience with collecting, curating, and analyzing data
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Must have demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Native or highly proficient Mandarin language skills are strongly desired
• Previous experience in copy-editing 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.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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

Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, university transcript(s), and writing sample at https://careers.csis.org. The deadline for applying is April 5, 2024.