Fall Internship Opportunit​ies at The National Bureau of Asian Research

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a paid, full-time (25+ hours per week) intern to be a member of the Political and Security Affairs (PSA) team for 3-6 months, extendable. The internship will include contributing to key projects and programs, such as the Strategic Asia Program, the China Security Studies Program, The Future of U.S. Alliances and Partnerships initiative, and other PSA projects. This position is supervised by PSA directors and managers.

Responsibilities

• Project Assistance: drafting and proof-reading project descriptions, concept papers, etc.; helping maintain project documentation, web-pages, and filing systems
• Research Support and Writing: providing substantive research assistance for project teams and scholars, providing market research, summarizing research papers, undertaking literature reviews, and performing other research and writing assignments as needed
• Publications Support: reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading and formatting publications; assisting with publications distribution (including mailings), etc.
• Database Administration: maintaining and updating project databases; data entry and research for institutional and project databases
• Event Planning: providing administrative support to conferences, workshops, presentations, and briefings (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
• Phone Support: answering incoming calls to the organization
• Participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

Qualifications

• Current BA/MA student or recent graduate, working towards or holding a relevant degree
• Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in contemporary U.S. foreign policy towards Asia
• The intern should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure
• Advanced Asian language skills a plus, especially Japanese, Korean, and Chinese
• U.S. work authorization (by time of application deadline)

Benefits

• Supervision: gain experience working for directors and managers and collaborating in a team setting
• Think tank exposure: learn how a think tank works and have the opportunity to talk with staff across the organization about their roles and departments
• Networking: make professional connections with people in your field
• Application of academics: use your degree or what you’ve learned to date in the classroom in a professional setting

Application Process

The deadline for applications is September 12, 2014; however, qualified applications received first will be given priority. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

• Application Form: PDF or MS Word
• Cover letter that details your qualifications and availability
• Resume
• Brief writing sample on a topic related to your field of study
• Contact information of three references, including name, title, affiliation, relationship to you, phone number, and email address

Please send applications by email to: Ms. Kailani Cordell, Human Resources Director, email:employment@nbr.org, phone (206) 632-7370.