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Adult Language Programs

The Adult Language Program is seeking qualified individuals for academically rewarding internship positions. These positions would provide great training opportunities for students currently at schools pursuing a degree in Mandarin teaching or related areas and for those who have plans to become a Mandarin teacher but lack prior training or teaching experience. Interns would work on one or a combination of the following responsibilities:

1. Chinese Tutor in the Tutoring Office Hours Program: To provide one-on-one language instruction to our registered students, guided by the class curriculum.

2. Teaching Assistant in a classroom setting: We offer two types of Mandarin classes: (1) General language classes in all levels from beginner to advanced; and (2) Themed courses with a particular focus, such as conversation, reading, and literature, etc.

3. Chinese Facilitator/Instructor for our Mandarin Meetup program: To organize, facilitate and lead meetup sessions under the leadership of a staff member.

* Send your application to: Wanling Zhang [email protected]

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Children and Youth Program

Children and Youth Program is seeking highly-motivated, energetic and detail oriented interns who enjoy working with children ages 4-14. Interns would take one or a combination of the following responsibilities:

1. Teaching Assistant: Assisting a lead teacher in group classes, teaching Chinese language and culture onsite at China Institute or offsite at another location.

2. Study Hall Counsellor: Supervising a group of children attending the Study Hall, helping with their Chinese lessons and homework, guiding book reading, and engaging contextual conversations.

* Send your application to: Jingrong Yao [email protected]

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.

Job Title
Associate Director, Individual Giving and Events

Position Description:
China Institute is seeking an Associate Director, Individual Giving and Events to develop and manage relationships with individual donors and to plan, manage and execute events with the express purpose to steward donors and cultivate potential donors of China Institute by providing meaningful engagement opportunities. Reports to the Senior Vice President/Chief Development Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Individual Giving/Membership
• Engage in individual prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities to achieve annual operating goals, and donor relations including benefits development and fulfillment, and gift stewardship.
• Create strategies and execute individual fundraising plans for sustaining and growing the number of annual donors, size of the individual donations, and with the SVP/CDO, work to upgrade annual to major donors.
• Meet with donors and prospects for in-person cultivation and stewardship.
• Prepare and coordinate direct mail appeals and digital annual fund and monthly membership appeals;
• Enhance donor appreciation programs and stewardship activities.
• Use Raiser’s Edge for donor and prospect tracking.
• Prepare and deliver fundraising reports to the SVP/CDO.
• Perform other activities as requested by the SVP/CDO.

Events
• Work closely with SVP /CDO and directly manage all aspects of events in keeping with event budgets and goals, including venue research, contract negotiations with vendors, sponsorship and table/ticket sales, invitation design and mailing, event programs, financial reporting, tracking replies, managing floor plans and seating; event-day logistics and volunteer staffing. Large-scale annual special events include Blue Cloud Gala, China Fashion Gala, Chinese New Year, and Donor Appreciation Dinner. Cultivation /stewardship events include private dinners, Gallery VIP and Members’ openings and receptions, individual membership events (Young Professionals, Friends of the Gallery, Fashion, Family), corporate engagement events, Trustee events, and other events on-site and off-site.
• Prepare and manage event invitation lists in Raiser’s Edge

Professional Experience and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, positive, and outgoing person with at least 5 years of fundraising experience in the non-profit sector. He or she will be an excellent time-manager and will have demonstrable experience in, preferably, all of the following areas: solicitation of annual fund gifts; familiarity with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge with respect to prospect identification, report preparation, and prospect management; event planning; and donor communications and stewardship.

Requirements:
• 5+ years’ experience directly managing all aspects of large-scale nonprofit fundraising galas and smaller-scale donor cultivation/stewardship events.
• Must have demonstrated experience successfully managing an individual giving program and developing donor relationships.
• 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 required.
• Bachelor degree required; Master’s degree 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 for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits: Health & Dental, 403 (B)

Reports to: Director of Education

Role:
China Institute is seeking a full-time staff member for language class instruction and manage its Summer Study in China program for K-12 students. Candidates must be experienced Chinese language instructors with a passion to develop and lead programs to China. Strong management and cross-cultural communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities:
Teach no more than 3 Chinese language classes per week for Children and Youth Program Afterschool classes during the school year from September to June.

Develop and execute a summer study in China program for K-12 students, including building connections with resources in China, communicating with partner organization(s), recruiting and managing the program team in China, and coordinating with other programs at China Institute as needed;

Work closely with the marketing department to promote the summer program in China by all means including answering phone inquires, managing print and web-based outreach, making on-site school visits, organizing open house events as needed;

Manage the application, admission and acceptance process, including producing and distributing applications, interviewing and accepting applicants, investigating financial needs, and reviewing scholarship applications;

Organize and conduct pre-program orientations and post-program follow-up activities for participating students and parents, host families and partner school/organization staff;

Recruit, manage and supervise the summer program team in China to develop program content, extra-curricular activities and community service as needed;

Manage the program budgets and assist developing program budgets;

Develop program related materials including, but not limited to, job descriptions, the final program report, expense report and other materials as necessary;

Manage the alumni network as a result of the program to ensure long-term connection with former participants;

Assist in developing program-related grant applications and all grant-related reporting, as needed;

Coordinate with other programs at China Institute to ensure consistency in program design and management, as well as to maximize the impact of the programs.

Qualifications:
The Resident Faculty and Manager must have at least 3 years experiences teaching Chinese as a second language and managing programs in a school setting. S/he also must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Chinese, the ability to interface with the public in a professional, friendly manner, and a readiness to live in China for the duration of the study tours (ranging from 10 days to 4 weeks); Experience living and traveling in China is a must.

Part of the Children and Youth Program team, the Resident Faculty and Manager will report directly to the Director of Education while working closely with other programs within the Education Department.

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.

Title: Human Resource Manager
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 office administration.

Responsibilities and requirements for the position are below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish professional development initiatives
• Create on boarding program to assimilate new hires
• Manage the full life cycle recruiting process from requisition to evaluation to candidate offer
• 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 and Administration Department to manage daily operations
• 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
• Expertise with current software, including Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications)
• Attention to detail
• Experience in the non-profit sector a plus

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary history & 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.

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

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.

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

[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.