The US-China Business Council (USCBC) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership association for US corporations engaged in business with the People's Republic of China. Founded in 1973, USCBC provides its members with research and information services; holds meetings and conferences on a wide range of business topics; publishes the leading US e-magazine on China trade, the China Business Review; and takes an active role on US policy issues relating to China and international trade.
USCBC’s Beijing office seeks an intern to assist with research and analysis, starting this autumn. The job requires a 15 to 20-hour per week commitment at USCBC’s Beijing office, and includes a daily stipend for food and travel.
Duties include:
o Researching and analyzing China-related business issues using primarily Chinese-language sources to provide updates and reports in English to full-time staff.
o Aiding with written translations of internal and external materials between Chinese and English
o Providing administrative/program support for the office.
The position requires strong research, analytical, and writing skills; close work on business issues relevant to US companies in China; and knowledge of PRC political/economic systems.
Required Qualifications
o Strong, demonstrated research and analytical experience using Chinese-language sources;
o Knowledge and interest in US-China economic and commercial issues, as well as a basic understanding of international economics and business terminology;
o Experience in understanding PRC political and economic systems;
o Fluency in written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin);
o Excellent written and spoken English;
o Ability to work on multiple tasks at a time, and to work well among a small team in a fast-paced work environment;
o Commitment to a minimum of 15 hours per week through January, 2015; preference will be given to candidates who can commit to a longer period of time
o Proper documentation to live and work in Beijing, China
Application Materials
1. Cover letter (indicate work status and availability both in terms of dates and hours per week)
2. Resume
3. Contact information for three references
4. Brief English-language writing sample (2-5 pages)
Application Deadline: September 8th, 2014
Start Date: September, 2014
Submit Materials to:
Internship Coordinator
The US-China Business Council
E-mail: nmarro@uschina.org.cn
Fax: (86-10) 6512-5854
Please reference "Beijing Internship" in the subject line of your e-mail.
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