Government Affairs Policy Intern

Summary

The job is for an intern position at AmCham China, a non-profit organization representing American businesses in China. The intern will support the Government Affairs team by researching, drafting, editing, and proofreading various written products, as well as assisting with administrative tasks for Policy+ events and other ad-hoc tasks.

Requirements

• Preferred candidates are master’s students currently enrolled in programs in international relations, business, or related fields
• Preferred candidates also have very strong research, writing, editing, and communications skills in both Chinese and English
• Solid understanding or academic background in US-China relations, foreign policy and trade policy
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and willingness to take initiatives
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program
• The internship lasts 3 months at a minimum
• The intern will spend at least three days a week in the office

Responsibilities

• Support AmCham’s Policy+ program in the process of researching, drafting, editing, and proofreading written products for Policy+ members
• Support the GA team in the process of drafting and editing the annual White Paper on American Business in China
• Support the GA team in data collection and analysis for the annual Business Climate Survey
• Support administrative tasks for Policy+ events (invitation, registration, venue booking, etc.)
• Support the Government Affairs team regarding researching, editing, and proofreading of other written products on an ad-hoc basis
• Research and provide up-to-date memos on current US and China policies effecting business in China
• Support other events on an ad-hoc basis at AmCham China