Program & Research Lead, China Center

U.S. Chamber of Commerce; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a China-focused policy and programs professional to support research, monitoring, and events for the China Center.

You will collaborate with the China team to produce quarterly research, track Capitol Hill developments, and provide administrative and logistical support for programs and missions. The role requires a Bachelor's in international affairs with China focus, 3+ years of related experience, strong writing, and Chinese reading skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international affairs or related field.
• 3+ years experience working in China or on economic, commercial, and regulatory issues related to China.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Significant knowledge of current economic, technology, and national security issues affecting U.S. businesses in China.
• Able to contribute content for nightly policy updates, research reports, and the website.
• Able to support missions, program development, speaker recruitment, communications, and research.
• Strong organization and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience planning and managing events.
• Advanced MS Office and computer skills.
• Proficient in reading Chinese is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform research on emerging issues for American business interests in China.
• Coordinate with the China Center staff on quarterly research projects and deliverables.
• Oversee program and logistical coordination for meetings, events, and missions.
• Analyze China-focused legislative developments in Congress.
• Help manage revenues and expenses for events.
• Maintain database and marketing materials.
• Engage in targeted outreach and recruitment to expand China Center membership.
• Provide other operational and administrative support as assigned.

Skills

Excellent writing & research

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

MS Office proficiency

Reading Chinese (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in international affairs (China studies emphasis)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a China-focused policy and programs professional to support research, monitoring, and events for the China Center.

You will collaborate with the China team to produce quarterly research, track Capitol Hill developments, and provide administrative and logistical support for programs and missions. The role requires a Bachelor's in international affairs with China focus, 3+ years of related experience, strong writing, and Chinese reading skills.