About Us

Overview:
China Institute in America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, art, and business. Our programs, school, and gallery exhibitions bring to life the depth, complexity and dynamism of China. Founded in 1926 by Chinese reformers Hu Shi and K.P. Wen, and educator John Dewey, China Institute is the leading, non-profit organization in America to focus exclusively on China. It is a time of transformative growth of China Institute at its new Downtown Manhattan location. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to collaborate with senior leadership to grow the brand of China Institute, its reach, and impact.

About the Role:
The Director of Marketing develops and implements communications and marketing strategies to meet China Institute’s objectives. This position is the steward of China Institute’s brand and directs a team of two staff tasked with executing branding, marketing, advertising, content creation, and media relations initiatives. The Director of Marketing is a strategist with superior management skills and the ability to contribute to China Institute’s advancement. It requires a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who can set attainable goals and build the department and its capacity. This position reports to the President.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain, strengthen, and increase recognition of China Institute’s brand, programs, events, and initiatives
• Develop, direct, and implement strategic marketing plans (including PR, advertising, special events, promotional materials) and forecasts to amplify China Institute’s positioning and to achieve its objectives
• Manage marketing budget
• Review and analyze marketing performance against programs and plans to determine effectiveness of marketing strategies
• Guide preparation of marketing activity reports and present to senior leadership
• Produce and execute creative marketing and advertising campaigns to drive School enrollment, attract audiences for China Institute programs and Gallery exhibitions, and to position China Institute in accordance with its strategic vision
• Direct redesign of the website to highlight content and reflect the breadth and impact of China Institute programs, events, and initiatives
• Direct creation of thought leadership content for website and social media and supervise the development of infographics, videos, and other visuals for social media and China Institute website
• Direct positioning of China Institute through thought leadership
• Develop strategies and content for China Institute’s social media accounts
• Oversee and manage all China Institute social media and content
• Collaborate with Development department to meet annual fundraising goals
• Develop messages that clearly articulate China Institute’s unique positioning and engage target audiences
• Prepare executive communications including presentations, speeches, and talking points

Benefits:
China Institute offers competitive compensation and benefits package, including 403(b) and generous paid time-off.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected] with “Director of Marketing” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
www.chinainstitute.org

Benefits: China Institute offers competitive benefits package, including 403(b) and generous paid time-off.

China Institute in America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Overview:
China Institute in America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, art and business in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens our global community. Our programs, school, and gallery exhibitions bring to life the depth, complexity and dynamism of China. Founded in 1926 by Chinese reformers Hu Shi, K.P. Wen, and John Dewey, China Institute is the oldest bicultural, non-profit organization in America to focus exclusively on China.

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a full-time Gallery Coordinator. This position is responsible for providing assistance to the Gallery Director on the needs of Gallery Department operation. The individual should have interest in Chinese arts and culture, be self-driven and detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and implement exhibition-related public programs, including Guest Curators’ lectures, Symposiums, and other Gallery programs
• Prepare traveling exhibition information packets and promote traveling exhibitions to suitable exhibition venues. Work with Director and Gallery Manager on traveling exhibition legal arrangements, financial terms, schedule and ongoing correspondence
• Assist with Gallery PR and Marketing efforts for exhibitions and programs, particularly through social media and arts-related websites ensuring that the Gallery’s web page is up-to-date and accurate
• Handle and develop exhibition catalogue sales (on/offline), including annual holiday sales, shipping, inventory control, and reporting
• Coordinate details of Friends of the Gallery membership events, ensuring prompt and regular correspondence with members, draft and generate newsletters and organize annual Steering Committee meetings
• Maintain Gallery’s exhibitions and event archives
• Update information on Raiser’s Edge
• Serve as primary liaison with visiting groups of scholars, museum professionals, and other Gallery guests, arranging travel details as-needed and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit
• Provide assistance, as needed, to the Gallery Director to ensure the smooth operation of the Gallery

Qualifications:
• 1+ year of administrative experience preferably working for an arts organization, museum or gallery, with hands-on exhibition, marketing and/or public programming experience
• Familiarity with membership and donor-relations a plus, including Raiser’s Edge
• Be knowledgeable about Chinese culture, art history and contemporary art
• Be interested in arts administration
• Fluency in English required, fluency or proficiency in Chinese is highly desirable
• Be detail-oriented and reliable, with excellent written, communication, and time management skills
• Be self-driven and motivated, willing to learn

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to [email protected] with “Gallery Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
www.chinainstitute.org

Benefits: China Institute offers competitive benefits package, including 403(b) and generous paid time-off.

China Institute in America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

China Institute in America, a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, and bi-cultural organization based in NYC, is seeking experienced part-time Mandarin teachers for its Children and Youth program. Grouped by ages three and up, children learn a dynamic mix of Chinese language and culture through a whole language approach in active classroom environments. Classes are taught using simplified characters. Successful candidates should be native speakers of Chinese who have teaching experience using simplified characters and who have a very good command of spoken English. They should be vivacious in the classroom and eager to nurture children’s learning and growth. They must feel comfortable creating their own unit plans, lesson plans and finding materials to suit classroom needs, levels, and abilities. Teaching assignments may entail classroom teaching or private tutoring and may be onsite, offsite in other schools, or in students’ homes.

Qualifications
• Educational background in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, Applied Linguistics, or related areas
• Native proficiency level in spoken and written Chinese
• Previous teaching experience of children in group settings in the U.S.
• A good command of using simplified Chinese characters
• Fluency in spoken English

Compensation Type: Competitive hourly wage based on experience

Please send cover letter and CV, including resident status, to:
Ms. Jingrong Yao
Program Coordinator & Resident Faculty
Email: [email protected]
China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Our China Institute at Your School outreach program is seeking experienced instructors to conduct culture workshops onsite and offsite in schools, public libraries, museums, etc. on broad topics including Chinese history, geography, literacy and art to children and youth. Qualified candidates should be able to choose suitable topics and develop lessons with engaging hand-on activities to different age groups. They should be able to integrate content identified by the program including China Institute’s current and future exhibitions into their workshops. Workshops can be conducted in both Chinese and English.

This is a freelance position on an as-needed basis. The number of workshops assigned to an instructor is dependent on the number of workshops scheduled. Generally, workshops will be one-hour long and will be held in the morning or afternoon.

Specific Responsibilities
• Create and/or implement cultural workshops in schools, public libraries, museum, etc. in NYC
• If needed, tailor lessons and activities so that they are appropriate to students with various abilities
• Review program work plans with the Program for effective implementation
• Evaluate the effectiveness of workshops and activities
• Create a fun and safe learning environment
• Instruct students on the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment, when applicable
• Maintain classroom order
• Interact professionally and appropriately with parents, teachers, and staff

Qualifications
• B.A. or M.A. in Childhood Education, East Asian Studies, Art, Drama, Dance, History, or related fields
• 1 to 2 years of prior teaching experience preferred, especially with school aged children in an academic or recreational setting
• Ability to speak before both large and small groups, and to articulate ideas in a clear, animated and dynamic manner
• Strong interest in Chinese culture
• Ability to speak, write, and read in Mandarin Chinese desired
• Prior experience working with diverse cultures will be useful; ability to respect, value and honor diversity of children and families a must
• Ability to independently supervise a class size of 15-20 students
• Strong time management skills
• Willingness to travel to schools, libraries, and institutions in the five boroughs
• Ability to work flexible hours, in the mornings and afternoons; occasional work on weekends

Compensation Type: Instructors will be paid a set rate per workshop.

Please send cover letter and CV, including resident status, to:
Ms. Jingrong Yao
Program Coordinator & Resident Faculty
Email: [email protected]
China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

School of Chinese Studies at China Institute in America, a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, and bi-cultural organization based in NYC, is seeking experienced part-time instructors to teach introductory courses on Chinese culture and/or business etiquette to non-Chinese adult students with a variety of professional or corporate backgrounds.

Qualifications:
• B.A. degree minimum, majoring in history, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science with a focus on China or East Asian preferred;
• Excellent presentation and speech skills in English with a good command of spoken and written Chinese language;
• Familiarity with Chinese culture in corporate/business settings;
• Knowledge of differences between US-China corporate/business practices;
• Previous experiences in managing group classes and engaging dynamic discussions with adult students;
• Working experience in corporate/business sectors in the US preferred.

Please send cover letter and CV, including employment authorization status, to:
Wanling Zhang
Associate Director of Education
School of Chinese Studies

China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006
Email: [email protected]
China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

Position ongoing

Docent – Art Education Program Discover China Through Art, China Institute Gallery

Established in 1966, China Institute Gallery was the first non-profit gallery in the United States to showcase Chinese art and culture exclusively and on a regular basis.

China Institute Gallery is renowned for its intimate, first-class thematic exhibitions, which are accompanied by in-depth scholarly catalogues. The Gallery has presented over 100 exhibitions in such areas as calligraphy, painting, ceramics, bronzes, decorative art, folk art, architecture, photography, textiles, and contemporary art covering 5,000 years of Chinese history from the Neolithic period to present day. China Institute Gallery has earned an international reputation and continues to provide a unique opportunity for Americans and visitors from around the world to appreciate both traditional and contemporary Chinese art and culture.

Discover China Through Art (DCTA) is the art education program at China Institute Gallery, and is offered to groups from schools and the general public. Through a gallery tour, a video presentation and a hands-on art workshop, participants can experience Chinese art and culture up close, while learning about fundamental techniques. Generally, the program is designed in conjunction of the current exhibition at China Institute Gallery.

The program also offers special Chinese art and culture workshops in between of exhibitions, which consist of an interactive video presentation and an experimental hands-on workshop.

The Position
After receiving training and reference materials for the exhibitions, the docent will lead gallery tours and workshops for all or specific age groups (preK – adult). The program is comprised of a gallery talk, a video presentation and a hands-on art workshop. The program runs 1 to 1.5 hours and the docent is required to have commitment of approximately 2 hours with preparation and wrap-up. The docent will receive a payment per each tour for reasonable expenses associated with the work by the end of each exhibition/activity period.

Responsibilities:
- Assisting China Institute Gallery’s art education program
o Study catalogue and background material related to each exhibition/activity
o Prepare appropriately for different age groups
o Present tours consisting of a video presentation, a gallery talk and a hands-on workshop
o Control the group and be aware of safety for the art objects all the time
o Maintain gallery and classroom cleanliness

Hours:
This position is part-time on an as-needed basis. The number of tours assigned to a docent is depended on the number of tours booked. Generally, tours are held from 10:30am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30pm to 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Evening tours and weekend tours may also be held. Docents will be required to attend a half-day training session for each new exhibition/activity.

Requirements:
o Ability to speak confidently and clearly before groups
o Flexibility to tailor tours depending on requirements of different age groups (especially K-12 students)
o Willing and eager to learn about Chinese art and culture
o Background on Asian Studies, Chinese History and Art desired
o Teaching experience is helpful
o The program is offered in English, and skills in Mandarin speaking is a plus
o Strong time management skills
o Docents are expected to make a commitment of 2 to 8 days per month for each exhibition/workshop period (minimum 3 months) to the Docent Program.

　　
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Ms. Yue Ma
Manager of Art Education Program (DCTA)

China Institute
100 Washington St.
New York, NY 10006

Email: [email protected]

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

China Institute in America, a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, and bi-cultural organization based in NYC, is seeking experienced Mandarin teachers within the tri-state region for its Adult Language Program. Positions currently available include teachers for our group classes, and tutors for our private and corporate tutoring programs.

Successful candidates should be native speakers of Chinese who speak standard Mandarin with clear diction and who have a good command of spoken English. They should be comfortable with dealing with students from diverse backgrounds within the business world and private sector; be presentable in appearance and disposition; punctual; enthusiastic in their instruction and, for private tutoring, must be able to choose materials suited for each students’ needs, level, and abilities. Minimum educational requirement: B.A. degree.

Group classes are held onsite at China Institute. All classes use pinyin and simplified characters. Most tutoring assignments are offsite and held at our students’ office or home with some assignments taking place onsite at China Institute. Competitive hourly wage available. Applicants must have permission to work.

Please send cover letter and CV, including resident status, to:

Wanling Zhang
Associate Director of Education
School of Chinese Studies

China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

Email: [email protected]

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Reports to: Resident Faculty & Program Coordinator

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead or assist China Institute’s classes for toddlers (ages 2-3)
• Create teaching plans with clear objectives to meet various students’ needs and interests for toddler classes according to China Institute guidelines
• Communicate timely with program supervisors, parents or guardians regarding children’s performance and behavior in class as needed
• When arranged by China Institute, meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and needs, discuss learning priorities, and suggest ways for improvement
• Prepare student reports according to China Institute’s guideline at the end of each semester
• Attend teacher meetings and professional development required by China Institute

Qualifications:

• Educational background in Early Childhood Education, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, Applied Linguistics, or related areas

• Native proficiency level in spoken and written Chinese

• Previous teaching experience of toddlers in group settings in the U.S.

• A good command of using simplified Chinese characters

• Fluency in spoken English

Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Shenzhan Liao
Director of Education & Dean [email protected]
China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

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Application without cover letter will not be considered.

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.