Political and Security Affairs Internship — Full-time Washington, D.C. | National Bureau of Asian Research
by Project Pengyou on October 16th, 2015 1232 views
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, beginning in November. The internship will include contributing to key projects and programs, such as the Approaching Critical Mass project, the Cyber and Space Strategic Stability initiative, the U.S.-China relations in Strategic Domains project, and the Maritime Commons project. This position is supervised by the PSA director and manager.
Overview
- Location: Washington, DC
- Industry: Security and Surveillance
- Employer: National Bureau of Asian Research
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Project Management Assistance: drafting and proof-reading project descriptions, concept papers, etc.; helping maintain project documentation
- 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
- 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
- Some experience with the responsibilities of the internship preferred
- 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
- U.S. work authorization (by time of application deadline)
Application Process
The deadline for applications is October 22, 2015. 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
