Interning at the National Committee

 My time with the National Committee was a fantastic experience. One of the many highlights took place while I was helping out with pre-orientation for teachers from America who were preparing to go to China for a year-long exchange. A participant from one of the previous years came into talk about his experience, and I was able to hear firsthand how that year changed his life for the better, displaying just one aspect of the valuable work the committee does in developing the Sino-American relationship.
-- Jon Tang

The National Committee offers both full- and (during the academic year) part-time internships for undergraduate and graduate students. The internship position is entry level and generally includes a variety of administrative and program assignments. Some of these might include the following:

  • Research assistance for programs and briefing kits for delegations to China and visitors from China
  • Administrative assistance for public events, seminars and programs
  • Archiving historical and current materia
  • Translating materials and correspondence (English - Chinese)

The internship is unpaid, but we do reimburse commuting costs.

Qualifications

  • Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills
  • Academic background in Asian Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or other relevant field
  • Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese
  • Sophomore standing or above
  • Able to work the equivalent of 2 days per week during business hours

How to Apply

Please send the following to info@ncuscr.org:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Brief writing sample on a relevant subject (maximum of 5 pages double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font)

No phone calls or faxes please.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Important Dates

The National Committee accepts internship applications on a rolling basis, with the following deadlines:

  • Fall Semester: September 15
  • Spring Semester: January 15
  • Summer: May 15

I value my internship at the National Committee in two important, yet distinct ways. First, it gave me a hands-on experience at perhaps the preeminent organization in the Sino-American relationship. Because of the trust the National Committee places in the intern, I was able to participate in the planning of a Gala dinner with the Deputy Secretary of State as well as help lead a Policy Leaders Orientation exchange program that brought young Chinese professionals to the States. Secondly, the approachability of every staff member at the National Committee reinforced the learning I was doing on the job. Overall, an internship at the National Committee is a great opportunity to develop an understanding of the many behind-the-scenes facets of U.S.-China relations.

-- Sean Lyngaas