Research and Editorial Assistant
*Position Open. Currently Accepting Applications*
The United States-China Policy Foundation (USCPF) is a non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization dedicated exclusively to broadening awareness of China and U.S.-China relations in the Washington, DC policy community.
Job Description:
This is a teleworking, freelance position with flexible hours. The U.S.-China Policy Foundation president is looking for a part-time research and editorial assistant. This position will involve performing various research and writing tasks under the direction of senior Foundation staff members, to include assisting with long-term research projects, shorter analyses, ghost writing opinion pieces, and additional communications dealing with U.S.-China relations and the USCPF mission goals. An in-depth and demonstrated ongoing knowledge of China and U.S.-China relations and current events is necessary for this position.
Duties:
-Stay up-to-date on current events related to China and U.S.-China relations and contextualize and analyze these events.
-Work with senior staff to draft editorial pieces and articles.
-Conduct independent research on issues related to U.S.-China relations.
-Assist with larger research and book projects as directed.
-Hours and responsibilities will vary on a project-by-project basis.
Qualifications:
-Strong and ongoing knowledge of U.S.-China relations and current events is required.
-B.A. in International Relations, Asian Studies, or related field.
-Strong research, writing, and editorial experience required.
-Travel experience in China and some Chinese language ability preferred.
-Detail oriented.
-Extensive knowledge of MS Office.
-Graduate experience preferred. Current graduate students are welcome to apply.
Requirements:
-Must be available to work remotely via internet and phone communication.
-U.S. citizenship required.
-Must commit to working a minimum of 3-6 months.
To Apply:
To apply for our part-time research assistant opening, we ask that you please send a cover letter detailing your availability, your resume, and 2 brief writing samples related to U.S.-China relations (3-5 pages each) to hr@uscpf.org. Please reference “Research and Editorial Assistant” in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Position open until filled.
The U.S.-China Policy Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.