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Objective:
• This opportunity is intended for the intern to advance her/his knowledge of development and fundraising strategies and prospect research in support of China Institute’s Center for Business and other China Institute programs. The intern reports to the SVP/Chief Development Officer.

Projects description (will be adjusted based on candidate’s availabilities and interests):
1. Help identify new Corporate Sponsors and Corporate Members for China Institute. Research companies with a potential interest in China Institute Center for Business programs, special events, and other China Institute offerings. The intern will collaborate with the Development and Center for Business teams at China Institute and help identify sponsorship prospects that could be a good fit for the upcoming programming series. In return, the intern will gain deeper insights on the trends and landscape of US-China corporations, learn how development and programming support a nonprofit institute, and will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

2. Support Individual Membership & Events planning to gain firsthand experience on how to cultivate and grow China Institute’s individual membership through special events.

Essential Experience, Skills, and Competencies
• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about China Institute’s mission, can structure and conduct research creatively and independently, communicate and collaborate well with the team, and has an interest in gaining more skills in development and business programming. Fluency in Chinese is a plus but not necessary. Coursework or experience nonprofit management preferred.

Length of internship:
• Flexible depending on intern’s availability
Commitment:
• At least 15 hours per week

How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected], with the subject “Internship-Development Team”
China Institute in America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

The Marketing Intern will assist our marketing and programs teams with planning and execution of the social media and marketing campaigns that create brand awareness, increase social media traffic, school enrollment, museum and event attendance, build loyalty and interest in China Institute. We are looking for a creative mind with strong writing, editing, proofreading, and analytical skills, who is willing to learn and takes initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Coordinating social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, WeChat, etc.) to ensure content is timely, relevant, interesting, and engaging
• Managing day-to-day activities related to social media such as: monitoring, tagging and analysis of social media conversations and reputation management
• Preparing weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of campaigns
• Identifying and engaging bloggers, other influencers and China Institute advocates to build loyalty and affinity to further enhance brand communication
• Proactively listening and engaging with social media fans/follower communities to optimize content and identify any opportunities
• Coordinating Press events, updating press lists/media contacts, collect and arrange media clips in record
• Attending China Institute’s events, record, photograph, and videotape these events and create social media content for posting
• Researching on ways to maximize social media traffic and gain followers
• Conducting research and data entry to build our outreach programs
• Assisting with some administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, faxing
• Other tasks assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications or other related field
• Experience in Microsoft suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier or other adobe creative suite products
• Experience using various social media sites
• Knowledge of branding fundamentals and general design concepts with ability to make evaluative judgments about creative content
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with background in content marketing fundamentals
• Strong general analytical skills
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Be curious, self-motivated, and result-driven
• Interested in Chinese art, culture, language, and willing to learn
• Mandarin Chinese is a plus
Commitment: Contribute at least 15 hours per week. Occasionally available to help with evening events 1-3 times a month which normally run from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected], with the subject “Marketing Internship”.
China Institute in America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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]

Children and Youth Program is seeking highly-motivated, energetic and detail oriented interns who enjoy working with children ages 1.5-14. 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. Chinese Tutor: To provide one-on-one language instruction to our registered students, guided by the class curriculum.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge and interest in Education preferred.
• Chinese Native proficiency level in spoken and written Chinese, fluency in spoken English.
• A good command of using simplified Chinese characters

To apply, please send cover letter and CV, including employment authorization status, to:

Yonglian Xiao
Director of Children & Youth Programs
School of Chinese Studies
Email: [email protected]
 
China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006