East Asia Program Intern
About The Position
The Quincy Institute (QI) Internship Program provides a dynamic opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates from diverse backgrounds to engage in career exploration and professional development. During this program, we seek to build a bench of next-generation scholars, advocates, and practitioners who will work to ensure that the United States prioritizes vigorous diplomatic engagement over militarism in pursuit of international peace. The Quincy Institute (QI) has an opening for a research intern for its East Asia Program. The mission of the program is to provide students and recent graduates with meaningful and practical work experience in the theory and practice of realism and restraint in U.S. foreign policy. The East Asia Program's research intern will support the program’s efforts to develop and advocate for a U.S. strategy in East Asia centered on diplomatic and economic statecraft rather than military dominance. The intern will have the opportunity to attend internal and external meetings as well as QI events.
Requirements
- Enrolled in (or have recently completed) an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, or regional studies
- Demonstrate academic coursework or professional experience relating to East Asian security and foreign policy issues
- Strong writing and research skills
- Proficient in basic technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. F-1 CPT is permitted.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with data analysis and visualization applications (Tableau, etc.) is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Chinese is preferred
Responsibilities
- Primarily assist in researching issues related to U.S. foreign policy toward East Asia, contributing to products that range from original policy research to rapid reaction analysis of breaking news to op-ed writing
- Closely follow the daily and weekly news cycle, tracking issues of relevance to ongoing research and to U.S. relations with East Asia
- Assist in duties related to congressional outreach, communications, and tracking political developments relevant to ongoing research
- Demonstrate a keen interest in the restraint-oriented approach of the Quincy Institute and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
- The pay for this position is $17.95 per hour and is for an average of 20 hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
