About Us

JOB SUMMARY

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. We are currently seeking a full-time Junior Accountant. This position is responsible for working closely with department supervisors and employees to provide support to the Finance and Administration Department by managing daily accounting and administrative tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate invoices to Customers, Trustees, Donors, Students and other revenue sources
• Prepare Payment requests for vendors initiated by the Finance Department
• Coordinate with NYC Finance regarding exemption, payments and renewal of exemption
• Enter all data transactions – accounts payable vendors, cash receipts, accounts receivable and credit card activity- into the general ledger
• Review staff reimbursement signed off by Department Supervisors before check writing
• Collect and prepare cash receipts for deposit, make bank deposits and maintain accounting files for all payments and accounts receivable
• Maintain the Tracking of Construction related expenses payments in the “CIP” Subsidiary Ledger
• Track and Reconcile on account charges with Condo Management
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and budget reports
• Assist colleagues with accounting and finance related inquiries
• Compile audit and other materials as required for all audits and compliance reporting
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable sub-ledger with General Ledger
• Reconcile revenue from Development, Education, Gallery and special events after month end closing
• Process charges and refunds to Square and online express
• File yearly sales tax filing
• Other duties as assigned by CFO and Associate Director of Finance

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. Accounting degree
• Expertise with current software including QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and attention to detail
• Prior accounting experience in a non-profit or educational setting a plus

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

[email protected]

China Institute in America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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

About China Institute:

Founded in 1926 by Chinese reformers Hu Shi and K.P. Wen, and U.S. educators John Dewey and Paul Monroe, China Institute is the leading non-profit organization in America to focus exclusively on China. Its mission is to advance a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, art, and business. The Institute provides a vital forum for dialogue, connecting, and learning through its School of Chinese Studies, China Institute Gallery; Public Programs, and Center for Business.

It is a time of transformative growth for China Institute as it builds out its new 50,000 square foot Lower Manhattan headquarters and expands its programs to achieve greater impact. It is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with senior leadership and the Board of Trustees to grow the brand of China Institute, its reach, and impact through increased, sustainable philanthropic support and visibility through fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events.

China Institute seeks an experienced capital campaign and major gifts fundraiser with demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating and stewarding both capital campaign gifts ($100,000 and higher) and major gifts (ranging from $2,500 - $25,000+). The Director of Capital Campaign and Major Gifts will work closely with the President, Director of Development and Board of Trustees to set the next phase of the Capital Campaign schedule and drive the momentum in achieving the campaign goal. The Director will set and meet annual fundraising goals, serve as a front-line fundraiser for a portfolio of donors and prospects, and support Trustees and senior staff in their fundraising efforts during a period of ambitious growth for the organization.

This position reports to the Director of Development and works in close partnership with the President and other senior staff.

Responsibilities:

Capital Campaign

• In collaboration with the President, Director of Development, Board of Trustees, and Capital Campaign Committee oversee the planning and implementation of a multifaceted capital campaign through the identification of capital campaign prospects, development of cultivation strategies and acquisition of major gifts to reach established campaign revenue goals;
• Working closely with the President, Director of Development and Capital Campaign Committee, develop a capital campaign strategy, managing all stages of the campaign through to completion;
• Drive the Capital Campaign and deliverables; review and update pipeline; gift range and follow-up, track prospects and maintain timelines;
• Manage the Capital Campaign committee, produce agenda and materials and ensure completion of action items for bi-weekly meeting ;
• Research and identify corporate, foundation and individual prospects;
• Develop and execute targeted cultivation plans and solicitation strategies, including meeting requests, meeting follow up and preparation of proposals;
• Prepare and provide campaign collateral for solicitations providing guidance and coaching when necessary including being present during solicitations when required;
• Devise and direct cultivation and recognition events ensuring donor acknowledgement, stewardship and, as appropriate, public recognition;
• Manage Capital Campaign budget tracking and reporting, both expenditure and contributed revenue;
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Marketing to drive the development of the campaign's communications and collateral materials, including print, web and social media platforms;
• Oversee process for gift recognition, correspondence, gift pledge payments & reminders, and proper implementation of naming opportunities.
• Represent the organization at evening and weekend China Institute programs, lectures and at 3 annual Galas.

Major Gifts

• Create, implement, and manage a comprehensive major donor fundraising plan;
• Create and implement strategies to achieve major gift goals through a multidimensional appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of mediums (e.g., electronic solicitation, direct mail appeals, face-to-face solicitations);
• Manage a robust portfolio of individual donors by creating and executing strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and new donors;
• Conduct personal cultivation, briefing and solicitation meetings with individual prospects monthly in collaboration with the Director of Development;
• Pro-actively fundraise for three key annual fundraising events through individual solicitations, in collaboration with the Director of Development and Events Department;
• Develop key metrics and design effective processes and meaningful reports that identify current donor trends and measure team performance to inform future actions;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least seven (7) years’ experience and record of increasing responsibility in nonprofit development, preferably at a high-profile cultural institution.
• Demonstrated success as a Capital Campaign and front-line fundraiser, managing a portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Asia is a definite plus; as is fluency in Chinese.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytical skills;
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, to work collaboratively, and to adapt quickly to changing priorities;
• Strong organizational skills and broad understanding of all functions of a development office;
• Possesses high competency in research tools and methodology;
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively;
• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge, MS Office Suite, and Constant Contact and/or Mail Chimp.

Benefits:

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

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.  No phone calls please.

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, please visit: chinainstitute.org/about-us/mission-history/

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 educators John Dewey and Paul Monroe, 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:

China Institute (CI) is seeking a Marketing Associate to execute the social media, eMarketing, public relations, and communications strategy by developing and implementing campaigns that create brand awareness and growth in the areas of website traffic, school enrollment, gallery visitors, and event attendance. A creative mind, strong writing and creative skills (with the talents to visually execute ideas), strong analytics skills, and the ability to take initiative will be keys to success in this role. This position reports to the Marketing Director and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing marketing strategies to drive audience/customer growth and donations for the organization which includes narrative, scope, purpose, messaging, performance metrics, work plans, and budget
• Collaborate across CI departments to coordinate marketing needs including advertising, collateral, digital assets, and materials
• Facilitate the production of online/offline marketing materials for internal and external distribution
• Conduct research to build our outreach programs and create competitive analysis
• Assist in drafting key, original text for events, marketing, and promotional partnerships

eMarketing and Analytics

• Execute all aspects of eMarketing and manage email database
• Design, test, and schedule all emails for CI, including monthly eNews, CI events and seasonal course registration process
• Prepare monthly analytics reports using Google Analytics and Constant Contact
• Initiate and maintain collaborations with partner organizations to cross market/promote each other’s events

Social Media

• Manage day-to-day activities related to social media. This includes monitoring, tagging and analysis of social media conversations across various platforms
• Develop, create, and maintain social and online content calendar that generates engagement
• Identify and engage bloggers, influencers and CI advocates to build loyalty and affinity

Public Relations

• Coordinate events with media by reaching out to press and arranging interviews at key events; manage and continue updating press lists/media contacts
• Prospect new contacts and develop working relationships with key media figures and writers
• Occasionally attend CI public programs and events for marketing purposes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field
• 4+ year’s work experience in Marketing or Communications with a focus on PR, eMarketing, and social media
• Experience using Constant Contact or similar email marketing system
• Experience in full Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in Google Analytics and Google AdWords
• Understanding of the digital and social media universe including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, Google, blogs, and WeChat
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen eye and attention to detail
• Ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment
• Superior project management skills
• Sense of urgency and pro-activeness
• Interest in Chinese art, culture and language is a plus
• Basic foundation in Mandarin Chinese is a plus, bi-lingual fluency a big plus
• Legal work status required

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

[email protected]

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

Department:  Finance and Administration

Supervisor Title:  Chief Financial Officer

JOB SUMMARY

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.  We are currently seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager.  This position is responsible for working closely with department managers and employees to provide full life cycle recruiting, HR services and employee benefits administration.

Responsibilities and requirements for the position are below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full life cycle recruiting process from requisition to evaluation to candidate offer, currently in need of filling key staff vacancies
• Establish professional development initiatives
• Create on boarding program to assimilate new hires
• Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment /EEO laws and healthcare regulations
• Create and maintain job descriptions for all positions
• Maintain HR database and files
• Work with Finance to administer payroll process
• Manage the annual and ongoing benefit enrollment process
• Process and reconcile monthly benefit billings from insurance providers and other vendors, review them for accuracy
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work related problems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or Organization Development
• Proven experience in using creative/cost-effective sourcing strategies including social media, Internet research/resume mining, networking, job fairs, professional affiliations, and universities to recruit talent
• Minimum of 3-5 years recruiting in corporate or agency setting
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and attention to detail
• Expertise with current software, including Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications)
• Experience in the non-profit sector a plus

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

[email protected]

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

JOB SUMMARY

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 We are currently seeking a full-time Lead

Teacher for its Mandarin Immersion Preschool for children ages approximately from 2.5 to 5.

The preschool is envisioned to provide a 100% Mandarin immersion learning environment with high-quality curricula integrating Chinese culture into an innovative play-based early childhood education. A successful candidate shall have native-level Chinese language proficiency and is certified in early childhood education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops a curriculum for the intended class at the preschool in alignment with China Institute’s mission and school philosophy;
• Designs age-appropriate projects, games and activities for a successful classroom delivery of the intended curriculum;
• Manages all aspects of the assigned class during the school day;
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment;
• Communicates as needed with parents, family members, and the general public on topics related to the preschool;
• Supports the budgeting, marketing, and admission process for the preschool by working closely with the Head of the School of Chinese Studies and relevant staff members;
• Contributes to the School of Chinese Studies and China Institute in general through working collaboratively with other programs and departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in early childhood education;
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, or related fields;
Certified to teach children ages from 2 to 6 in New York State;
At least 3 years of Lead Teacher experience in a preschool or a similar setting in the U.S.;
Experienced in designing and delivering play-based curriculum and materials for preschool-aged children;
Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese;
Open-minded and embracing innovations.

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

[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 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:
Yonglian Xiao
Associate Director of Children & Youth Program
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.

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:

Yonglian Xiao
Associate Director of Children & Youth Program
Email: [email protected]
China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

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.

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.

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.