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Job Description:

China Institute is seeking an Associate Director, Special Events. Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer (SVP & CDO), the Special Events Manager will be responsible for the planning, production, and management of benefit and cultivation events at China Institute. The individual will also be working closely with the China Institute Marketing team to create invitations, manage guest lists, and strategize pre- and post- events press reviews, ensuring constituents of China Institute are adequately informed of the Institute’s activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Event Logistics

• Work closely with SVP & CDO on all aspects of special events, including venue research; selection of and contract negotiations with vendors; administer invitations and track RSVPs, manage floor plan and seating; oversee event-day logistics and volunteer staffing and training for the following special events:

Large-scale Annual Special Events:

• Annual Blue Cloud Gala
• China Fashion Gala
• Chinese New Year

Cultivation Events

• Campaign cultivation events
• Gallery openings and cultivation events
• Individual membership events
• Corporate Engagement events (Global Council, Executive Summit)
• Other cultivation events on-site and off-site, as required

Post-event Pledge Payment and Thank You Follow-ups

• Assist SVP & CDO with thank-you letters for gifts to China Institute, ensuring that letters and appropriate acknowledgement are generated and delivered in a timely manner

Budget and Financial Goals

• Assist SVP & CDO with development of annual department operating budget, with focus on special-event expenses and revenue projections

• Establish special-event financial goals and strategize and implement donor/prospect outreach, in order to reach event financial goals and oversee expense budgets

Selection of Special-event Honorees

• When appropriate, work closely with SVP & CDO and the Development team on recommending selection of special-event Honorees and solicitation of event support from Trustees, individuals and corporations.

Marketing of Special Events

• Work closely with SVP & CDO and the Marketing team on all event-related collateral and promotion (print, web and social media) including invitations and evening program

• Manage the Special Events section of the China Institute website

Raiser’s Edge and Record Keeping

• Manage all event lists in Raiser’s Edge and other sources, to track and ensure the accuracy of information. Supervise the development of special-event prospect lists, Raiser’s Edge reports, and list review with Co-chairs and committees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of development experience in the areas of event planning, event budgeting, and event management

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Familiarity with New York cultural, art and philanthropic communities; familiarity with Chinese business and philanthropic communities a plus

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details

• Ability to juggle multiple, demanding tasks simultaneously and with accuracy

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to work with a diverse range of constituents, including Trustees, individual and corporate members of China Institute, donors, Honorees, and high-level prospects and guests

• Ability to manage a team of volunteers

• Ability to collaborate with other departments to create a positive China Institute-wide team effort for special events

• Proficient in Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Word, Excel, database spreadsheets and Internet research

• Bachelor degree required; Master’s degree a plus

Please email your resume to: [email protected]

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.

Job Description

China Institute is seeking a marketing coordinator to execute the social media, email marketing and communications strategy by developing and implementing campaigns that create brand awareness, increase website traffic, increase school enrollment, increase museum visitors, increase event attendance, and drive repeat behavior/build loyalty and retention. A creative mind, strong writing and creative skills, strong analytics skills, and the ability to take initiative will be keys to success in this role.

Email Marketing:
Gather content, schedule, copy edit, design, proofread, test and deploy all emails for CI, including monthly eNews, monthly Dept. events and seasonal course registration. Monthly analytics reports. Monthly eNews and regular eblasts require the person to reach out to each department head to collect their copy and images, and then provide them with a chance to edit the email, once a draft is completed. Additionally, this person will reach-out and collaborate with our partner organizations to cross market/promote each other’s events through our eMarketing, rack card exchange, etc. Email database management, including adding contacts, managing lists, and collecting contact data. Flawless execution of all aspects of email marketing to ensure accurate and timely delivery.

Social Media:
Coordinate all social media for CI. Gather promotional content, copy edit, photo edit, and schedule and post all social media content. This content will include pre- and post-event posts for every program CI offers, as well as coming up with ideas for branding and engagement posting. Attend all CI events, record, photograph, and videotape these events and create social media content for posting. Monthly reporting/analytics.
• Develop and maintain social and online content that attracts attention, generates interest and demands to be shared by our friends and guests.
• Develop social media content calendar to support marketing & sales objectives.
• Manage day-to-day activities related to social media. This includes monitoring, tagging and analysis of social media conversations across various platforms, maintenance of our brands' social media sites and reputation management.
• Identify and engage bloggers, other influencers and China Instittute advocates to build loyalty and affinity to further enhance brand communication.
• Work with other members of the organization to create -> execute -> analyze cross-platform social media marketing content such as giveaways.
• Stay current and forward thinking on new social media tools and platforms, best practices, and use within the competitive landscape.
• Proactively listen and engage with social media fans/follower communities to optimize content and identify any opportunities.
• Maintain and become the brand voice and vision throughout all conversations.

Public Relations Coordination:
Coordinate Press events by reaching out to press and arranging interviews at key events; Manage and continue updating press lists/media contacts. Reach out to media to encourage them to write about CI.
Festivals & Events Coordination:
Act as the primary liaison, either individually or in collaboration with another department, to lead promotions at events and festivals where CI does outreach. These events are typically on weekends.
Attend all China Institute events, photograph or videotape, and write copy to post on social media.

Research & Misc. Projects & Administrative Work:
• Conduct research and data entry for the Chief Marketing Officer, such as contact names to build our outreach programs; competitive analysis.
• Handout flyers in strategic locations prior to major events and strategic events
• Assist with photocopying and other administrative duties.
• Coordinate Google Adwords program, and other digital marketing initiatives.
• Misc. activities related to Marketing and Communications.
Skills, Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field.
• 2-4 year’s work experience in Marketing or Communications with a focus on PR, Email marketing and/or social media.
• Experience using constant contact or similar email marketing system.
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and other adobe creative suite products.
• Experience in full Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Experience in Google Analytics.
• Understanding of the digital and social media universe including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, Pinterest, Google, blogs, and WeChat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen eye and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment.
• Superior project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities based on organizational needs.
• Ability to videotape and photograph events in a visually compelling way and post on social media and leverage on website.
• Sense of urgency and pro-activeness.
• Motivated and curious mind.
• Interested in Chinese art, culture, language and desire to learn.
• While not mandatory, the ideal candidate will also possess a basic foundation in Mandarin Chinese.
Please email your resume to:[email protected]

Job Description

Position Title: Business Programs Manager

Reporting To: Director of Business Programs/President

Role: The Corporate Programs Manager works closely with the Director of Corporate Programs and coordinates with other CI Department to develop and deliver world class corporate programs.

Responsibilities:

• Corporate Program speaker management and scheduling, including conducting research on industries and speakers, reaching out to speaking candidates, effectively communicating with leading figures in the U.S.-China business world and nurturing the relations with them. Corporate Program logistics, including coordination with Development/Events as needed, to include program registration, RSVP tracking, program reception arrangements, book orders, program sign-in, program follow up, etc.

• Correspond and coordinate with existing and potential corporate program partners such as Japan Society, Cheung Kong Business School, AFS, TCFA etc.

• Coordinate with Marketing Department to maintain and update all corporate program information and department promotional material such as program flyers, program landing pages, website information etc. (in English and Chinese as needed)

• Search potential partners for cross-promotion, establish/manage the relations and develop the reputation for China Institute Center for Business in the community

• Keep list of press contacts, make sure they are aware of programs that are open to the press, and collect media (articles, TV news, etc.) written about CI corporate programs

• Ensure corporate program database maintenance which includes speaker and attendee (individual and corporate) information and mailing lists; Raisers Edge entries and registration page set-up in the system

• Coordinate with Education Department as needed to deliver business, language, cross-cultural and other China focused classes to corporate customers

• Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Programs, conduct outreach and manage relationships on corporate memberships, sponsorship and space rentals

• Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Programs, help to ensure that corporate programs interaction with social media is regular and relevant

• Carry out research projects related to U.S.-China corporate programs

• Work with Corporate Program interns as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 2-3 years’ experience with corporate programs, event management, marketing and/or non-profit fundraising

• Interest in and knowledge of U.S.-China business issues and leading companies, entrepreneurs, and organizations

• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills, including executive communication skills

• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge, Internet research.

• Superior organizational skills to simultaneously manage a variety of tasks

• Mandarin speaker a plus

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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.

China Institute in America, a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, and bi-cultural organization based in NYC, is seeking experienced children’s Mandarin teachers. 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. 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 curricula 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. Classes are taught using simplified characters. Competitive hourly wage.

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

Lijia Huang
Resident Faculty & Program Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

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

• AFluency in spoken English

Salary commensurate with experience.

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

Lijia Huang
Resident Faculty & Program Coordinator
China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

[email protected]

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.