Spring Intern, Japan Chair

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. • Washington, DC

8d • $18 - $20

About The Position

CSIS is seeking one Spring Intern to support the Japan Chair, which provides a Washington venue for studying U.S.-Japan relations and fostering mutual understanding. The Japan Chair develops a strategic agenda for the U.S.-Japan relationship across bilateral, regional, and global contexts. Its research covers Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy, U.S.-Japan security and economic ties, and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. The intern will conduct research, prepare written and presentation materials, and provide event, project, and general office support.

Requirements

• Be at least a college junior, graduate student, or recent graduate in Japan studies, International Affairs, or Political Science, with a demonstrated interest in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Have strong communication, research, and writing skills.
• Be familiar with Japanese foreign and defense policy and U.S.-Japan relations.
• Be able to conduct research using Japanese original sources.
• Be able to work independently and within a team.
• Be able to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on issues animating Japanese politics, U.S.-Japan relations, and U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific.
• Draft research memos, presentations, reports, event summaries, and other materials for program staff.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for program events and research projects.
• Perform other general tasks to support office functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed