About Us

Location: New York City

Reports to: Director of Programs

China Institute Business Programs:

China Institute advances a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, art, and business. China Institute is the go-to resource on China—from ancient art to today’s business landscape and its rapidly shifting culture. Founded in 1926 by Chinese reformers Hu Shi (胡適) and Kuo Pingwen (郭秉文) and American educators John Dewey and Paul Monroe, China Institute is the oldest bicultural, non-profit organization in America to focus exclusively on China.

CI business programs present panel discussions with Chinese and American business leaders and top China analysts to explore opportunities and challenges in U.S.-China business and key policy developments.

The Institute also produces a high-level annual business conference- the Executive Summit- convening top U.S. and China business leaders and thinkers to discuss the most important U.S.-China business developments.

Position Purpose:

• Help build China Institute’s stature and reputation as a hub of cutting edge thinking and insights on business in China
• Organize public programs (research topics, secure speakers) and build audience for the Center for Business programs
• Conceive and implement one-two public business programs per month (panel discussions, breakfast briefings, etc.)
• Conceive and implement (together with Director of Programs) annual Executive Summit (conceive topics, secure speakers, produce conference)
• Work with Director of Programs and Corporate Engagement Director on corporate sponsorships
• Serve as Ambassador with the business community for China Institute and its programs

Main Responsibilities: 

• Conceive and implement one to two public business programs, online or in-person, per month
  • Strategize and plan with Director of Programs to create calendar of robust programs (panel discussions and speakers) covering the most important business topics
  • Identify potential speakers through researching and networking. Work closely with Director of Programs to invite speakers
  • Coordinate with speakers and organize prep calls; help develop panel questions
  • Prepare materials related to programs: draft marketing language for website, bios, photos, ideas for website designer; work with Director of Marketing and Director of Programs to finalize eblasts

• Strategize and plan with Director of Programs to create annual Executive Summit, from concept and theme to speaker outreach and schedule and marketing, plus spearhead implementation and management of Summit

• Social Media 
• Work closely with Director of Programs and Director of Marketing to map out social media strategy to promote business programs and Executive Summit
• Help run bespoke VIP programs for Corporate Members, when needed

• Manage a business intern, when on staff

Ideal Candidate: 

• Education: University degree in political science, journalism, Chinese studies, communications, social sciences
• Experience: 5 years of public programs management and/or communications work
• Network of professional relationships and contacts in the China business community
• Fluent English and Mandarin with strong writing skills, particularly in English
• Communication – strong communicator, with powerful persuasion skills and comfortable reaching out to people with requests for help
• Big thinker, with deep knowledge of China and U.S.-China policy trends
• Detail-oriented, able to manage many tasks and programs simultaneously and with precision
• Organized, able to manage multiple projects on multiple timelines
• Teamwork and collaboration – strong team player and willing to pitch in where needed; able to collaborate with internal and external project stakeholders from different cultures
• Action and achievement oriented – self-starter who can make things happen
• Adaptable – coping well under pressure and tough deadlines 

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to Dinda Elliott, SVP of Programs and Director of The Center for Business: [email protected] No phone calls please.

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.

• 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;
• Fluency in Chinese, knowledge of Chinese philanthropic community and China desired;
• 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.

To Apply, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

China Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.