Are you interested in international affairs and political and security studies? Would you like to use your knowledge of international relations to support activities that inform and strengthen U.S. policy towards Asia? If so, apply for NBR's PSA Internship!
The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a part- or full-time intern to be a member of the Political and Security Affairs (PSA) group. This position reports to Political and Security Affairs senior project directors, Travis Tanner and Abe Denmark.
Responsibilities:
- Project Assistance: drafting and proof-reading project descriptions, concept papers, etc.; helping maintain project documentation, web-pages, and filing systems
- Research Support and Writing: providing substantive research assistance for project teams and scholars, providing market research, summarizing research papers, undertaking literature reviews, and performing other research and writing assignments as needed
- Publications Support: reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading and formatting publications; assisting with publications distribution (including mailings), etc.
- Database Administration: maintaining and updating project databases; data entry and research for institutional and project databases
- Event Planning: providing administrative support to conferences, workshops, presentations, and briefings (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
- Phone Support: answering incoming calls to the organization
- Other: participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed
Qualifications:
- Current BA/MA student or recent graduate, working towards or holding a relevant degree
- Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in contemporary U.S. foreign policy towards Asia
- The intern should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure
