The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations offers the following internship opportunities. Click to learn more:
General Internship
The National Committee is looking for interns interested in an 18 hour per week commitment. The internship offers an exciting opportunity for current students and recent graduates to learn more about U.S.-China relations, while working directly on programs that impact and inform that evolving relationship. Interns will receive a monthly stipend.
Location: Remote (business hours are from 9 to 5 EDT)
Responsibilities include:
- Research assistance for programs and briefing kits for delegations
- Administrative and programmatic assistance for public events, seminars, and programs
- Translating materials and correspondences (English – Chinese)
- News circulation
Qualifications:
- Excellent research, writing, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to work well and thrive within a team environment
- Academic background in Chinese studies, political science, international relations, or other relevant field
- Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese
- Ability to work 18 hours per week during business hours
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
How to Apply:
Applications for our spring 2024 general internships are closed.
For applications, the following components are required:
- Resume
- Cover letter indicating why you are interested in and qualified to work at the National Committee
- Short writing sample (a published article, academic essay, etc.)
No phone calls please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
| Important Dates: | Spring Internship | Summer Internship | Fall Internship |
| Term | Jan. 1 – May 30 | May 31 – Aug. 22 | Aug. 28 – Dec. 31 |
| Application Due | Oct. 25 | March 15 | July 16 |
Communications Internship
The National Committee is looking for interns interested in an 18 hour per week commitment. The internship offers an exciting opportunity for current students and recent graduates to join a communications and public relations team supporting initiatives focused on U.S.-China relations, while working directly on programs that enhance and inform that evolving relationship. Interns will receive a monthly stipend.
Location: Remote (business hours are from 9 to 5 EDT)
Responsibilities include:
- Work directly with the NCUSCR communications team to produce events-related communications, including creating event graphics, digital invitations, and social media notices
- Help produce post-event promotional content, including social media messaging, video clips, transcript outsourcing and editing, and reporting on events for monthly e-newsletter
- Distill key takeaways from our programs to create compelling promotional content
- Collaborate on and contribute to video interview series, podcasts, and outreach to public audiences
- Translate various materials and correspondences (English – Chinese)
Qualifications:
- Excellent research, writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well and thrive within a team environment
- Academic background in journalism, public relations, communications, or related fields. Chinese studies, international relations, and related fields also considered.
- Video editing and/or graphic design skills
- Knowledge of Adobe CS products, including Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator, etc. preferred
- Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese
- Ability to work 18 hours per week during business hours
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
How to Apply:
Applications for our spring 2024 communications internships are closed.
For applications, the following components are required:
- Resume
- Cover letter indicating why you are interested in and qualified to work at the National Committee
- Submit one of the following: original news article, press release, or multimedia product (edited video clip, graphic design portfolio, etc.) with the application for consideration
No phone calls please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
| Important Dates: | Spring Internship | Summer Internship | Fall Internship |
| Term | Jan. 1 – April 30 | May 31 – Aug. 22 | Sept. 1 – Dec. 31 |
| Application Due | Oct. 25 | March 15 | July 16 |
Intern Testimonials
Caroline Agsten
Interning at the National Committee during this turbulent period in U.S.-China relations has been fundamental to sharpening my own perspectives on the relationship and envisioning the path forward. My internship has allowed me to engage in a variety of projects — both internal research work as well as externally-facing products — that have contributed to furthering the National Committee’s overall mission. I’ve been able to take ownership of my work from inception to completion, as well as be part of hardworking and inspiring teams. It’s been so energizing to work alongside staff members who care deeply about the bilateral relationship and bring different opinions, insights, and experiences to deepening engagement and building mutual understanding.
William Chu
The National Committee gave me an opportunity to apply my academic knowledge on the frontlines of the U.S-China people-to-people relationship. Learning in the classroom is one thing, but it was altogether a transformative experience to be able to take part in helping experts from the United States and China get together to have a conversation. There are very few places that can deliver the same sort of mission-driven culture that the National Committee practices on a daily basis.
Yukun Tong
The internship at the National Committee is an exceptional opportunity for anyone interested in US-China relations and who wants to bring positive changes to the most important bilateral relationship of the 21st century! You will gain unparalleled insights into the current trends in US-China relations and the underlying obstacles and challenges. More importantly, you can witness and learn from the first-hand efforts of fostering dynamic and constructive bilateral relations and the importance of informed engagement and cooperation in US-China relations! The amazing staff and leadership here at the National Committee will ensure you have a thoroughly educational and rewarding internship experience and leave with complete optimism about the future of the bilateral relationship!