Program Assistant, China AI Initiative
About The Position
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is hiring a full-time Program Assistant for its Washington, D.C.-based China AI Initiative. This is a 12-month position with the possibility of extension. The Initiative seeks to inform and support the U.S.-China relationship in AI by combining Chinese-language sources, fieldwork, and data with expertise in China's AI ecosystem, the technology, and how other critical regions are engaging with it. This entry-level position offers substantial opportunity to work closely with senior scholars, gain exposure to the China AI field, and engage with the international policy community. The role is based in Dupont Circle and operates on a hybrid basis, with in-office work required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The position is included in the Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA) staff bargaining unit, affiliated with IFPTE Local 70.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience providing logistical, budgetary, and/or event support.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills.
- Ability to balance multiple competing tasks successfully.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive with limited day-to-day supervision.
Nice To Haves
- AI usage skills.
- Knowledge of AI policy, foreign policy, China, or think tanks.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate travel.
- Prepare expense reports.
- Maintain and update the Initiative's database.
- Handle web postings.
- Coordinate meetings and support event logistics.
- Assist with the preparation of grant reports, budgets, and financial reviews.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Generous benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
