China Summer Security Intern

CSIS is seeking a security intern to support the China studies program during the summer (May-August 2013). The Freeman Chair in China Studies is dedicated to delivering informed public policy debate, expert briefings, and strategic policy recommendations on greater China and East Asia. Key research areas as they relate to this internship include U.S.-China relations, China-North Korea relations, cross-Strait relations and confidence building measures, and U.S.-China-Taiwan relations. Because of the fast-paced work environment, interns should be motivated self-starters that are able to engage in a wide variety of analytic and logistical task work.

This position does NOT require Mandarin Chinese fluency, although intermediate to advanced language proficiency is beneficial.  For our fluency-dependent internship position, please see our “China Summer Security Intern – Chinese Language” posting.

PLEASE NOTE: this position is only open to candidates who are currently enrolled in or have recently completed a master’s degree program or higher.  CSIS – as well as the Freeman Chair itself – has a wealth of other positions which are not limited to such candidates and we strongly encourage you to apply for these other positions.  Greater details on how to apply for a CSIS internship are listed in the “Application Instructions.”

Responsibilities Include: 

• Assisting in research, writing and analysis for articles, conference reports, event summaries, grant proposals, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
• Assisting in spot and background research
• Monitoring events in Northeast Asia and China, and reporting daily
• Providing logistical and administrative support with ongoing executive training programs and other projects
• Assisting in event planning and staffing

• Must hold bachelor’s degree or higher
• Must be currently enrolled in or recently completed a master’s degree program or higher
• 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
• Must be able to commit to at least 30-40 hours a week
• Must have strong writing and research skills
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Must have the ability to work independently
• Must have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Must demonstrate academic/professional background in Chinese foreign policy and national security issues

Please send your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample on one of the topics listed in the description above to bbillingsley@csis.org with the subject heading, “CSIS Freeman Chair Internship Application.”  Please also submit a completed application through the CSIS internship system: http://www.csisopportunities.org/internships/application/

For more information on the Freeman Chair in China Studies, please visit: http://csis.org/program/freeman-chair-china-studies