Summer Internship 2020: Late May-August
Job Summary:
The Global Taiwan Institute is seeking two Summer interns to assist with: current research projects and reports, production of the bi-weekly Global Taiwan Brief, and organization of our monthly public seminars. Interns may have the opportunity to publish in the Global Taiwan Brief. We are looking for energetic, flexible, highly-motivated interns who are excited about our mission and work well as a part of a small team. Familiarity with regional issues, editorial and/or writing experience, social media proficiency, interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic are essential. This internship is unpaid.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in event planning and other logistics
- Assisting with ongoing research and other projects
- Assisting with data-entry and other administrative tasks
- Assisting with social media and website posting/maintenance
- Assisting with production of the Global Taiwan Brief
- Writing one short (2-3 page) article on relevant topics for potential publication in the Global Taiwan Brief
- Attending relevant events in Washington, D.C. and reporting back to GTI staff
- Tracking news and developments in Taiwan, US-Taiwan relations, and the Asia-Pacific region
- Additional publishing opportunities may be available
Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
- Must 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 (internship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students)
- Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite and social media platforms (eg: Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite) and video-editing
- Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and other Asian languages
- Experience with policy research or editing a publication highly desired
- Interest in Asia policy issues: demonstrated interest in Taiwan, US-Taiwan, and/or cross-Strait issues preferred
- Able to commit a minimum of 20-hours per week to the internship
- Flexibility with handling different tasks
Application Materials and Review Process:
- Resume
- Name and contact information (email and phone) of two references
- Cover letter (indicating why you want to intern at GTI)
- Short Answer Essay (250 words each):
- What do you see as the three most significant issues facing Taiwan today, and why?
- What skill-set do you already possess, and what skills or expertise do you wish to gain through this internship?
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