Fall Intern, ASPI Center for China Analysis (Operations & Strategy) – New York

Asia Society; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Asia Society’s ASPI Center for China Analysis (Operations & Strategy) in New York invites a Fall Intern to support research, data tracking, and event logistics within a policy-focused think-and-do tank. The role involves drafting newsletters, briefs, and background material to bolster internal and external communications.

Strong English and Chinese writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work at least 18 hours per week for 12 weeks are required; in-person work at the NYC office

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Ability to commit to at least 18 hours per week for 12 weeks.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• 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 meeting minutes and prepare summary reports as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Research skills

Editing

Attention to detail

Bilingual English-Chinese

Education

Current student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Social media platforms

Job description

Fall Intern, ASPI Center for China 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.