About NBR:

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution that conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. Drawing upon an extensive network of the world’s leading specialists, and leveraging the latest technology, NBR bridges the academic, business, and policy arenas. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org.

Current Employment and Internship Opportunities

Program Coordinator, Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Group

Strategic Asia Internship - Winter 2011

Winter Internship - Washington, D.C.

Web Design/Development Interns

Publications Winter 2011 Internship

Archival Internship

Program Coordinator, Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Group
Seattle, WA

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a Program Coordinator to perform a wide variety of executive administrative duties and provide project-based support for the Political and Security Affairs (PSA) group at NBR. This includes providing logistical and administrative support for the PSA Strategic Asia program. This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Vice President, Political and Security Affairs Group. Salary DOE.

Responsibilities

PSA Executive Support: (20%)

Serving as the primary point of contact for PSA senior staff
Scheduling complex meetings and special activities for PSA senior staff; arranging travel and accommodation for complex trips
Tracking and compiling reimbursements
Performing other administrative duties such as minute-taking, filing, faxing, mailing, misc. errands; providing general office phone support; participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

PSA Project Support: (40%)

Providing support in preparation and maintenance of PSA-related materials, events, and web-pages
Assisting PSA staff in developing and maintaining project budgets; tracking project expenses; tracking staff labor hours, preparing budget reports
Coordinating Independent Contractor Agreements process; tracking PSA project consultants’ honoraria and deliverables; coordinating with appropriate NBR departments
Assisting with PSA events and activities; coordinating travel and accommodation for PSA consultants, and relations with event vendors; coordinating and preparing materials; assisting with post-event follow up
Assisting with writing and editing, and publications management and distribution for PSA initiatives
Assisting with maintaining and updating PSA databases; entering data and gathering information for institutional and project databases
Gathering background information and creating customized and targeted correspondence in support of PSA development efforts; researching and identifying potential new business development targets for PSA development outreach

Strategic Asia Program Support: (40%)

Providing organizational, administrative, and event planning support for Strategic Asia program, including drafting agendas, coordinating invitations, assisting with travel and accommodations, arranging venues, working with vendors, note-taking, etc.
Drafting, reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading, and formatting documents related to the Strategic Asia program
Supporting Strategic Asia Director in coordination and maintenance of program budgets, publications timeline, event calendar, and external consultants
Updating the Strategic Asia program private website and working with the web outreach team to coordinate updates to NBR public website (including Strategic Asia database); drafting HTML announcements related to the program
Conducting substantive research in support of Strategic Asia and/or other PSA initiatives, including gathering and interpreting information, summarizing research papers, and providing market research
Serving as the liaison between the Strategic Asia program team and the NBR Publications team to coordinate Strategic Asia book publication and distribution

Qualifications

The Program Coordinator must possess superior organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and will be able to flexibly manage a wide range of disparate tasks and responsibilities with a high level of professionalism. Discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail are critical for this position.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks, have prior substantive experience in information gathering and logistical-support related activities, and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must enjoy supporting a small team of diverse people and programs.

Required Skills:

Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex meetings and travel
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, especially in a diplomatic style while juggling tasks for multiple executives and team members
Excellent proofreading and editing skills
Creative information gathering and compiling skills and excellent ability to interpret and translate information based on project needs
Highly organized, superb attention to detail, ability to work well under deadlines, flexible/adaptable to changing priorities
Demonstrated experience using discretion and confidentiality
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well in team setting with minimum supervision
Excellent computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint; HTML knowledge is a plus
Experience with budget management and knowledge of QuickBooks is a plus

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
At least two (2) years experience in a similar role
Must be computer literate and possess knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization
Interest in Asia/political and security issues a plus; willingness and ability to learn on the job (whether substantive or skills-related) is a plus

Application Process

This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

Letter of interest
Resume
Application form
Three (3) references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)
A brief writing sample

Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Strategic Asia Internship - Winter 2011
Seattle, WA

Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research on Asian politics gets shared with U.S. policymakers? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is recruiting an intern for its Strategic Asia program. This is an unpaid, part-time (10-15 hours per week), internship position mentored by the Director of the Strategic Asia program.

The experience of working on the Strategic Asia program will help prepare you for a future in the field of foreign policy. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as this internship is unpaid.

Specific Responsibilities:

Project Assistance: Drafting, reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading, and formatting documents related to the Strategic Asia program, including but not limited to planning meetings and launch events; scholar and speaker invitees; key thematic issues; and related publications and/or other materials as appropriate
Database Administration
Research Support: Providing substantive research support for Strategic Asia and/or other PSA initiatives, including and gathering and interpreting information and summarizing research papers
Event Planning: providing administrative and logistical support for briefings, workshops, presentations, and conferences (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
Phone Support: Answering incoming calls to the organization
Participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in Asian politics and contemporary American foreign policy towards Asia. In addition, the ideal candidate should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure. Candidates who possess capabilities in an Asian language will be given particular consideration.

Application Process: This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

letter of interest
resume
application form
writing sample
three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)

Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Winter 2011 Internship
Washington, D.C.

Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research on Asian politics gets shared with U.S. policymakers? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is recruiting interns for its Washington, D.C. office. These are paid, part-time (15-20 hours per week), winter internship positions.

Specific Responsibilities:

Providing project support in preparation for the 2011 Pacific Energy Summit, which has a focus on the role of natural gas in emerging markets in Asia
Research and administrative support to projects in the Political and Security Affairs group, including the Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies and Strategic Asia, research and related assistance in both English and Chinese with special emphasis on research for the PLA Conference
Providing support for the Washington, DC-based activities of the National Asia Research Program, including event planning and attending to the administrative needs of Research Associates and Fellows
Contribute to a “constituency map” of U.S. Government Asia-related policy leaders and of Asian policy think tanks
Provide support on NBR DC public events, and support other office needs as necessary

Other responsibilities may include:

Project Assistance: drafting and proof-reading project descriptions, concept papers, etc.; helping maintain project documentation, web-pages, and filing systems
Research Support and Writing: providing substantive research assistance for project teams and scholars, providing market research, summarizing research papers, undertaking literature reviews, and performing other research and writing assignments as needed
Publications Support: reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading and formatting publications; assisting with publications distribution (including mailings), etc.
Database Administration: maintaining and updating project databases; data entry and research for institutional and project databases
Event Planning: providing administrative support to conferences, workshops, presentations, and briefings (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
Phone Support: Answering incoming calls to the organization and handling them appropriately
Participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in Asian politics and contemporary American foreign policy towards Asia. Successful candidates will possess the ability to conduct open source research using Washington, D.C.-area libraries and other public resources.

In addition, the ideal candidate should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure. Candidates who possess capabilities in an Asian language will be given particular consideration.

Application Process: This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

letter of interest
resume
application form
brief writing sample on a topic related to your field of study
three references with name, title, affiliation, relationship to you, and phone number

Please email application materials to: Ms. Debbie Cooper, Assistant Director, Washington, D.C. Office, dcooper@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Web Design/Development Interns
Seattle, WA

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is looking for team players who are interested in applying and expanding their existing technical skills and who are familiar with best practices in Web design and user experience. We have a strong technical team, and this opportunity would allow for the individual to develop skills in leading edge technologies and gain on the job experience.

These are paid, part-time (10-15 hours per week) internships. The Intern will report either to the Director for Online Communications and Brand Development or to the Senior Project Manager for the Center for Health and Aging as his/her general supervisors, depending on the internship position. Web Design/Development interns will assist in accomplishing specific project objectives such as:

designing and developing websites;
developing and maintaining HTML/CSS templates;
testing, tracking, and resolving bugs;
converting Visio and Photoshop layouts to CSS/XHTML;
making design edits;
updating and maintaining website content;
constructing HTML emails and newsletters; and
providing technical support and coaching to other staff.

Qualifications

The successful internship candidate must have some or all of the following qualifications:

substantive experience in hand-coding cross-browser CSS and XHTML;
ability to work on database-driven sites, integrating front-end templates with back-end functionality;
knowledge of WC3 standards such as XHTML and accessibility guidelines; and
familiarity with analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, IIS log analyzers, etc) and SEO optimization.

Application Process

To apply, submit the following to NBR: a cover letter that details your interests and availability, a resume, an application form, and three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail). Please send applications by email to:

Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org.

This position will be open until filled.

Publications Winter 2011 Internship
Seattle, WA

Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research gets published in print or online? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a part-time intern to assist with NBR publications, including:

Asia Policy, a peer-reviewed journal devoted to bridging the gap between academic research and policymaking on issues related to the Asia-Pacific region
Strategic Asia, an annual edited volume presenting research that transcends traditional estimates of military balance by incorporating economic, political, and demographic data on the region and then asking what "strategic Asia" will look like in five years
NBR Analysis, a policy essay series
NBR Special Reports and other occasional papers

The experience of working on NBR publications will help prepare you for a future in the field of foreign policy research and publication. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as the internship is unpaid.

Overall responsibilities:

assisting in fact-checking, formatting, copyediting, and proofreading manuscripts
assisting in the sales and distribution of publications
supporting the Publications Department and NBR in other activities as needed

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a current BA or MA degree student with a strong interest in publishing, international relations, and the Asia-Pacific region. A successful applicant will demonstrate acute attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a group, and a commitment to providing intellectual public goods. Superior writing skills, a strong understanding of English grammar, and a passion for language are also required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word is a requirement, and familiarity with Excel and SharePoint are a plus.

Application Process:

This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

letter of interest
resume
application form
writing sample
three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)

Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Archival Internship
Seattle, WA

Are you interested in Washington State and U.S. history? Do you want to learn to use your skills to build a historical archive of nationally important documents? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a fall intern to assist with archiving for the new Senator Slade Gorton History Center and John M. Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies, which contains:

Historic, original source documents from the 9/11 Commission (The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States), political campaigns
Historic, original source documents from the career of General (ret.) John M. Shalikashvili, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The experience of working on the NBR archives will help prepare you for a future in the field of archives and records management. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as the internship is unpaid.

Key responsibilities include:

Properly and securely storing historic documents, photos, film, and other medium

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a current, second-year student pursuing an M.A. in Archives and Records Management with a strong interest in archiving and organizing modern American History. A successful applicant will demonstrate acute attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a group, and strong initiative.

Application Process

This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit a completed application form, a cover letter that details your interests and availability, a resume, and three references (including name, title, affiliation, relationship to you, email, and phone numbers) to:

Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director for Human Resources, The National Bureau of Asian Research, email: employment@nbr.org, phone (206) 632-7370

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