Summer Endowment Intern, Asia Society Policy Institute, Washington D.C.

Location:                     Washington, DC

Department:                Asia Society Policy Institute

Reports to:                  Senior Program Officer, Women’s Empowerment

Job Type:                    Temporary

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt (Overtime-Eligible)

Compensation:            $17.50/hour to $17.95 (based on local minimum wage)

Schedule:                     June - August 2025, maximum 24hrs/week

SUMMARY:

The Washington, D.C. office of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is seeking an exceptional student with a demonstrated interest in international trade or international relations. The selected intern will directly support ASPI’s senior leadership with their research agendas and programming in Washington, D.C., and would be working on a wide range of international trade issues. The tasks that the intern will perform aim to provide a real-world experience of the work performed by a leading think tank. ASPI is keen to help the Summer Intern improve their knowledge of international trade issues, enhance their analytical and organizational skills, and strengthen their ability to make contributions to the professional conversations about current and emerging issues in international trade. The intern will also have opportunities to receive career mentoring from staff and attend ASPI events. This summer, a significant part of the role will be dedicated to supporting our flagship Emerging Female Leaders program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and research development of current trade issues;
• Write, edit, and proofread research assignments, policy memos, and event/meeting summaries on critical trade issues, including economic security topics, tariffs, America First Trade Agenda, new and existing industrial policies and more;
• Support the implementation of the Emerging Female Leaders program, including researching relevant issues, preparing program documents, drafting reports, assisting with logistics;
• Drafting content for the ASPI website, and developing social media content;
• Data entry, including updating and maintaining contact databases;
• Administrative work in support of ongoing projects including, but not limited to: event coordination and set-up, drafting invitations and event blurbs;
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be engaged in an undergraduate degree program and not yet have graduated at the time of the internship.
• Demonstrated interest in international trade or international relations
• Advanced or native ability in English.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a small team.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel.
• Moderate or higher working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, Korean, or Japanese preferred, but not required.
• Good understanding of social media, and experience in developing social media content desirable
• Be based in the US and have a US work authorization
• Be able to work two days a week in the ASPI Washington, DC office during the course of the internship.

ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:

Founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, Asia Society is a nonpartisan, nonprofit institution with major cultural centers and public buildings in New York, Hong Kong, and Houston, and additional locations in Delhi, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, Seoul, Sydney, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. Initially established to promote greater knowledge of Asia in the United States, the Society today is a global institution — with offices throughout the U.S., Asia, and Europe — that fulfills its educational mandate through a wide range of cross-disciplinary programming. As economies and cultures have become more interconnected, the Society's programs have expanded to address a range of issues and pressing concerns in Asia. In 2016, Asia Society celebrated its 60th anniversary with a series of programs and exhibitions looking back on its first six decades.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a completed application to: aspijobs@asiasociety.org

A completed application must include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Subject line:  Endowment Intern – ASPI, Washington D.C.

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back. 

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.