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Current Employment and Internship Opportunities

Project Manager, Trade, Economic, and Energy Affairs (TEEA)
Washington, DC

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a Project Manager, Trade, Economic, and Energy Affairs (TEEA) to support the Vice President of Trade, Economic, and Energy Affairs (TEEA) and the TEEA group project directors to manage and execute the Pacific Energy Summit (PES) and other NBR energy initiatives. The Project Manager also helps manage relationships with project advisors, key institutional partners, sponsors, and participants, and supports business development in the generation of revenue through fundraising and concept development throughout the Asia-Pacific region. This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Vice President of Trade, Economic, and Energy Affairs.

Responsibilities include:

Project Management: managing the complete range of project activities on schedule and within budget, motivating project teams to achieve specific project objectives
Event Management: overseeing the design and coordination of project meetings and related publications
Budget Management: maintaining budgets and budget reports
Relationship Management: maintaining relations with Summit sponsors, scholars, advisors, and other stakeholders
Outreach: representing NBR before a wide range of audiences
Business and Project Development: developing and maintaining relations with sponsors, supporting funding activities, and developing concept papers and concept proposals
Research Support: coordinating substantive research assistance for project teams and scholars; summarizing research papers; providing market research
Database Management and Development: coordinating the design, maintenance and updating of the various energy initiatives’ databases
Participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

Qualifications

The Project Manager must have excellent communication and project management skills to capably and independently represent NBR in projects involving international constituencies and participants from the business, government, and academic sectors. The ideal candidate will also possess project development expertise. Additionally, the candidate should be familiar with a wide range of countries and policy issues in the Asia-Pacific region (i.e., substantive knowledge on Asia and energy/security issues, Asian language(s), and key stakeholders). A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Application Process

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

letter of interest
resume
application form
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.

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 by Friday, August 13 to:

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

Publications Fall/Winter '10 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 Fall '10 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

974-2000 video footage and news coverage from around the state and U.S.

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

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.