Spring 2012 Internship
Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy

Founded in 2006, the Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy (BTC) is a unique partnership between China’s Tsinghua University and The Brookings Institution’s John L. Thornton China Center in Washington, DC. It aims to become a leading think tank in China that produces high quality and high impact policy research in areas of fundamental importance for Chinese society and for better US-China relations, and to serve as a significant platform for US-China dialogues on a number of importance topics, bringing together researchers and policy makers to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation.

Now BTC offers spring semester internship for qualified candidates. Interns will assist BTC staff in various functions during the spring of 2012. Basically, semester interns devote at least 20 hours per week to the BTC, but alternative schedules will be considered.

Main responsibilitiesinclude but are not restricted to the followings:

Providing logistic support to event organization;
Tracking event attendees; preparing event materials;
Compiling and updating media and contact lists;
Providing administrative support to BTC staff or fellows as needed.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate students (seniors preferred) or graduate students, with a demonstrated interest in all or some of the following areas: communications, public policy, economics, international relations, and development issues;
Experience of event and conference organization preferred;
Excellent written and oral communication skills both in English and in Chinese;
An eye for detail and the ability to efficiently manage multitask with minimal supervision;
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the familiarity with the use of electronic media.
Please note that all interns are unpaid. Spring semester internship generally runs from February to early July, with some flexibility.

How to Apply
Send the following materials to “Center Manager” at: btcjobs@brookings.edu

Cover letter: indicating your availability (approximate total working hours per week and approximate start/end date); discussing specificallywhy you are interested in this position and highlighting your qualifications mentioned above.
Resume both in English and in Chinese.
Brief writing sample (no more than 3 pages).

Applications are due no later than February 10, 2012, but will be considered on a rolling basis. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please indicate the position you apply and your name in the email subject.

No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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