Research Associate, China Strategy… at Council on… · US-DC-Was…

Summary: The Council on Foreign Relations is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks, aiming to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs. They are hiring two Research Associates to support the China Strategy Initiative, providing administrative and research support to fellows and assisting with various initiatives and programs. Responsibilities: - Conduct research and editing for articles, book chapters, and other publications, including in both English and Mandarin language source material - Provide logistical and administrative support to the senior fellow, including scheduling and calendar management, handling phone calls and media requests, making travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence - Coordinate events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers, presiders, and participants, and providing logistical support for the event - Assist with budgeting, including tracking monthly income statements, monitoring grant information, potentially drafting grant reports and proposals, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement - Assist with the drafting, proofreading, and editing of written material, including grant proposals and reports - Assist in managing the editing, production, and dissemination of monthly newsletters - Assist the senior fellow with social media outreach, including, website maintenance and posting and/or using social media applications such as X, Facebook, etc., as needed - Support other fellows and departments, upon request - Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, Asian studies, history, or a related field - Demonstrated academic work on foreign relations of China and Taiwan - Strong organizational and planning skills and high attention to detail - Excellent research, writing, and editing skills - Exceptional written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills - Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, X or other social media, and internet research - Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks independently and under tight details - Full-professional proficiency in Mandarin Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred but not required - One or more year(s) related administrative and/or internship experience preferred Required Skills: Microsoft Office, Social media applications, Internet research, Mandarin language proficiency, Project management Benefits: An outstanding benefits package