Intern - China Power Project (Spring 2025)

Job summary

The CSIS China Power Project seeks a research intern to support the program’s work during the fall semester. There is one (1) available part-time position for an internship of at least three months, starting early December 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 ().

In addition to our work on China’s power, our experts also conduct research on Chinese foreign and security policy, cross-Strait relations, Chinese technology policy, U.

S.-China relations, maritime security, and the broader Indo-Pacific security architecture, among 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 a hybrid position, with the expectation that at least 2 days of the week will consist of in-person work at the CSIS offices.

The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($17.50 / hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.

50 / hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $19.50 / hour for hires with a master’s degree)

Essential duties and responsibilities

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

• Assist with research and data analysis for reports, articles, presentations, and podcast episodes
• 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

• Must be at least an undergraduate junior. Preference will be given to current or recent master’s degree students, ideally in the field of political science, international affairs, Asia studies, China 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
• Native or advanced proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and commit to at least 20 hours per week
• 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
• 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.

Benefits

CSIS offers a competitive selection of benefits for employees which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and AD&D coverage, short and long term disability, flexible spending account, tuition assistance, 403(b) retirement accounts, transportation subsidies, and access to an employee assistance program.

• Healthcare & Insurance Plan
• Health, dental and vision plans
• Employee assistance plan
• Short- and long-term disability Retirement & Pre-Tax Savings Programs
• Employer contributions to a 403(b) plan
• Flexible savings account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Transit benefits Vacation and Sick Time
• 3+ weeks of vacation
• 12 days of paid sick
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 paid personal day Additional Benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Family leave
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