With a problem-solving mandate, the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is a think- and do- tank that tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in Security & Diplomacy; Trade, Investment, & Innovation; Climate & Energy; and Society, Technology, & Public Health. The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is seeking an exceptional intern with a demonstrated interest in China’s climate policies and clean energy technologies and global green industrial policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will have the opportunity to be immersed in the daily workings of an Asia policy think-and-do tank, further their research and writing skills, and learn from our vast network of experts. Specifically, the intern will support the China Climate Hub, a unit of ASPI's Center for China Analysis that produces cutting-edge analysis of China’s climate and energy policies and supports the international community’s understanding of and engagement with China’s climate and energy agenda. Projects and activities may include the following:
- Track current developments related to China’s climate and energy policies;
- Collect and analyze data on China’s global clean energy investments;
- Provide research briefs as assigned related to Chinese clean energy technologies and relevant policies;
- Program support of ongoing projects including, but not limited to: event/conference coordination, event management, and drafting invitations and event documents;
- Draft policy-focused web and social media content;
- Draft and finalize project-related materials on Canva as directed;
- Data entry, including updating and maintaining contact databases;
- Take minutes during meetings and roundtables as directed;
- Independent research and writing as time allows;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preference will be given to candidates based in Washington, D.C. who can support activities in-person. Consideration may be given to candidates interested in a hybrid set-up in New York or who are willing to work remotely on U.S. East Coast time.