美东生活和征人廣告

THE US-CHINA BUSINESS COUNCIL

美中贸易全国委员会

Research Associate

Washington, DC

State Date: November 2010-11

The US-China Business Council (USCBC) seeks a research associate for the organization’s Government Affairs and Business Advisory Services (GABAS) department in Washington, DC.  GABAS works directly with USCBC member companies as the organization’s research and advisory arm and conducts USCBC’s advocacy with the US and PRC governments.

Founded in 1973, USCBC (www.uschina.org) is a private non-profit non-partisan, member-supported organization and the leading organization of US companies engaged in business with the People’s Republic of China.  Through close collaboration among offices in Washington, Beijing, and Shanghai, USCBC provides extensive China-focused information, advisory and advocacy services, and targeted events to nearly 220 US corporations operating in the United States and globally.

Responsibilities:

(1)            Research, analyze, and write on China business issues and related developments for specific member-company requests, longer-term research projects, and USCBC publications.

(2)            Schedule and coordinate department meetings, programs, and events.

(3)            Handle department administrative tasks including travel arrangements, publicizing recruitment of staff, taking notes, filing and organizing USCBC materials, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

(4)            Assist with member recruitment through maintaining files and preparing briefing materials and recruiting packets.

(5)            Other responsibilities as assigned by the vice president and the director of Business Advisory.

Qualifications:

(1)            Strong China background with education or work experience in China.

(2)            Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) required.

(3)            Familiarity with Washington policy climate preferred.

(4)            Proven writing , analytical, and communication skills in English.

(5)            Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail.

(6)            Experience with telephone outreach.

(7)            Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

(8)            US permanent work authorization required (citizen or Green Card holder).

Terms:

          This is a full-time position, with a starting salary in the mid-$30Ks ($35,000) depending on experience.  Benefits include health insurance on a cost-shared basis, company-funded disability and life insurance, three weeks of vacation, sick leave, and a SEP IRA retirement plan (effective after 12 months of employment).  Potential for advancement within USCSB’s Washington and China offices.

Contact:

          Send cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, resume, contact information for five references, and brief writing sample 3-5 pages) via e-mail to busadv@uschina.org with “GABAS Research Associate” IN THE SUBJECT LINE, OR VIA MAIL TO The US-China Business Council, 1818 N Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL.