Internship
Positions Available Year Round
ASIA
POLICY POINT
The
Asia Policy Point (APP) is looking for energetic, motivated
young scholars committed to learning about the US policy relationship
with Japan and Northeast Asia (China, Korea, Taiwan, Russian
Far East). Candidates must want to pursue a career in foreign
relations.
We are a small nonprofit
research center studying Japanese and Northeast Asian science,
security, foreign, and public policy. APP publishes two electronic
newsletters and occasional research reports, as well as holds
briefings and conferences on critical US-Asia issues for the
US policy community. APP’s members are leading Asia scholars,
policy officials, analysts, and journalists. The internship is
an excellent introduction to Washington’s Asia policy and
research environment. The primary responsibilities concern research,
writing, and publication of APP’s electronic newsletters.
Internship
activities will include:
- performing general administrative and office duties
- monitoring issues affecting US policy toward Japan and Northeast
Asia
- assisting with programs for US trade, defense, and technology
officials
- researching sources of US-Asia trade, security, political,
and technology issues; translation skills a plus, but not necessary
We
seek an individual who can
- learn quickly office procedures of a small non-profit organization
and who has excellent computer and Internet skills, is flexible
and observant
- research issues concerning Japan and East Asia, and has interest
in American foreign policy, international economics, and security
policy
- work gracefully and professionally in a political environment
and who has good political judgment, a sense of humor, patience,
and people skills
- work independently and take initiative in identifying projects
and areas of need
Basic
Requirements: GPA 3.5 or higher, some exposure, preferably
advanced, to the languages of Asia, interest in Washington
politics, excellent English-language skills. This position
is unpaid.
Please send cover letter,
resume, and one-page writing sample to
Asia
Policy Point
2000
P Street, NW, Suite 620
Washington,
DC 20036-5915
(202)
822-6040, fax: (202) 822-6044 or access@jiaponline.org
An
interview is requested.
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