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.

About the Role:
We are seeking a part-time Front Desk Receptionist who will be able to work up to 20 hours /two-three days a week. Front Desk Receptionist is a first point of contact, both via telephone and in person. First impressions are lasting and reflect the entire organization. Therefore, the individual is expected to provide excellent customer service in a friendly hospitable manner and be knowledgeable in the Institute’s calendar of events, Gallery exhibitions, and course offerings.

Main Responsibilities:

• Receive, respond, or direct phone calls to the appropriate associate, take messages when the associate is unavailable
• Greet and direct visitors and guests
• Provide visitors and callers with the requested information on China Institute courses, public programs and Gallery exhibitions
• Assist with registration for classes and events
• Occasional data entry in Raiser’s Edge
• Promote membership to visitors and callers, assist with sign-up for membership
• Assist with retail sales of Gallery tickets, catalogs, and various souvenir gift items
• Perform clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing and collating
• Assist with opening and closing the office space
• Other tasks assigned
• Occasionally, be available on the weekends

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Punctuality and flexibility
• Fluent English
• Knowledge of Chinese culture and language would be helpful

Available Shifts: two-three (2-3) days a week with flexible hours, up to 20 hours per week
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Front Desk Receptionist” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
China Institute in America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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. This position is a paid job and operates as on-call basis.

Responsibilities:
• Assisting China Institute Gallery’s art education program
• Study catalogue and background material related to each exhibition/activity
• Prepare appropriately for different age groups
• Present tours consisting of a video presentation, a gallery talk and a hands-on workshop
• Control the group and be aware of safety for the art objects all the time
• 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:
• Ability to speak confidently and clearly before groups
• Flexibility to tailor tours depending on requirements of different age groups (especially K-12 students)
• Willing and eager to learn about Chinese art and culture
• Background on Asian Studies, Chinese History and Art desired
• Teaching experience is helpful
• The program is offered in English, and skills in Mandarin speaking is a plus
• Strong time management skills
• 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 seeks a talented and experienced Director of Individual and Corporate Giving to serve as a key member of the Development team and to raise funds in support of the Institute’s annual operations and capital campaign.

This individual will develop and implement a strategic plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors (gifts ranging from $2,500 - $25,000+) and corporate donors ($10,000 - $60,000+) for corporate membership and program sponsorship. The Director of Individual and Corporate Giving is expected to drive the growth of individual and corporate giving and integrate these efforts: to manage donor relationships in a more systematic and sustained way, pinpoint and engage potential new supporters, personally manage a portfolio of donors, improve donor retention rates, build a broader base of contributors, and significantly increase revenue in the coming years.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer and works in close partnership with the Institute’s Center for Business Director, the Director of Marketing, and other senior staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and manage a comprehensive individual and corporate fundraising plan;
• Create and implement strategies to achieve Annual Fund and individual Membership Program (overseeing the Membership Manager) goals through a multidimensional appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of mediums (e.g., electronic solicitation, direct mail appeals, face-to-face solicitations);
• Provide the direction and lead the execution of the Annual Fund strategy—donor segmenting, targeted appeals, tracking—for direct mail, email, text and other appeals to secure new donors and renew/upgrade existing donors; coordinate production of collateral materials for appeals with the Marketing team;
• Manage a robust portfolio of individual and corporate donors by creating and executing strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and new donors;
• Build the corporate membership and sponsorship portfolio of donors;
• Conduct personal cultivation, briefing and solicitation meetings with individual and corporate prospects at a minimum of 8-10 meetings per month in collaboration with senior staff;
• Develop appropriate recognition opportunities and benefits for individual and corporate membership and steward gifts effectively;
• Develop key metrics and design effective processes and meaningful reports that identify current donor trends and measure team performance to inform future actions;
• Provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and forward-thinking direction for the Development Office around new technologies and best practices;
• Oversee the Development Coordinator who manages the donor database (Raiser's Edge) and generates all data and report requests, as well as the Membership Manager;
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Development on annual fundraising events.

Essential Experience, Skills, and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years' experience as a corporate and individual giving fundraiser and moves management expertise;
• Demonstrated success setting and achieving annual giving goals;
• Experience in identifying, qualifying, soliciting and stewarding individual and senior level corporate prospects;
• 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;
• Fluency in Mandarin and familiarity with Chinese culture desirable;
• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge, MS Office Suite, and Constant Contact.
Benefits
• China Institute offers competitive compensation and benefits package, including 403(b) and generous paid time-off.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected] with “Director, Individual & Corporate Giving” in the subject line.

China Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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.

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:
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.