Research Assistant | US-China Strong Foundation
The US-China Strong (USCS) Foundation’s mission is to strengthen American capacity to understand China through Mandarin language learning, study in China, and other programs.
The Foundation engages the U.S. and Chinese governments, business, and academic communities to expand the number and diversity of Americans studying abroad in China and learning Mandarin. We invest in strategic partnerships at the state and local level and empower student ambassadors to promote the Foundation’s mission at the grassroots level. USCS enjoys the strong support of U.S. and Chinese private and public sector partners.
US-China Strong leads three signature campaigns that focus on supporting the full spectrum of American youth, spanning from our youngest students through young professionals entering China-related careers.
Overview
- Location: Washington, DC
- Industry: Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
- Employer: US-China Strong Foundation
Job Description
Basic Functions
The Research Assistant (RA) will be a part of a three or four person RA team. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment. RAs will gain experience in research, event planning, fundraising strategy, US-China policy, non-profit development, program expansion, and more! More specifically, the RA will support the activities of the senior management in the following ways:
- Researching issues and organizations related to US-China policy, business, education, study abroad, fundraising, etc.
- Editing and developing organizational newsletters, manuals, and correspondences.
- Assisting with the management of event planning logistics (to include hotel management, catering, invitations, on-site logistics, etc.).
- Performing administrative duties including but not limited to: organizing contact list and tracking media coverage of the Foundation.
- Leading special projects as needed.
Education
Current undergraduate or graduate student.
Knowledge
Interest in and general understanding of US-China relations. Current academic focus on US-China relations and good working knowledge of Mandarin are preferred. Experience with translating between Chinese and English is a plus.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with SalesForce, WordPress, InDesign, or Adobe Premiere Pro is a plus
- Experience posting content on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and WeChat
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Ability to independently conduct research
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Team player mindset
- A good sense of humor appreciated 🙂
