Current Openings:

Fellow/Senior Fellow, Program on China and the Pacific

Assistant Director

(No calls, please.)

Fellow/Senior Fellow, Program on China and the Pacific

The Center for the National Interest is accepting applications for a fellow or senior fellow in U.S.-China relations to manage its programs related to China and Asia.  Applicants should have demonstrable expertise on China and U.S.-China relations including one or more of the following broad areas: U.S.-China security relations, U.S.-China economic relations, China’s domestic political and economic trends, and China’s relations with its neighbors and other key states in Asia.  Ph.D. or M.A. in a related discipline and Chinese (Mandarin) language ability are required.

Core responsibilities will include:

· Supporting and coordinating the work of a prominent and bi-partisan task force on U.S. policy toward China;   

·        ·  Managing a new two-year U.S.-Japan-Vietnam dialogue project;

·         · Organizing high-level monthly seminars or other events for the Washington-based foreign policy community;

·        ·  Conducting independent research and writing regularly, including op-ed or journal articles, reports, and other publications;

·         · Working in partnership with the Center management and with the Senior Director for China and the Pacific to conceptualize, develop and expand the Center’s Asia-related programs;

·         · Developing contacts in China to facilitate new projects.

Successful candidates will meet the above substantive requirements and display strong analytical and communication skills, intellectual creativity, and an independent and entrepreneurial spirit.  The ability to work collaboratively is also important.  The position will be for a Fellow or Senior Fellow based on qualifications and experience.

To apply, submit a cover letter (including salary requirements), resume, and two writing samples to Paul Saunders, Executive Director, at info@cftni.org.  Please write “U.S.-China Fellow” in the subject line.

Assistant Director

The Center for the National Interest seeks an outgoing, pro-active, results-oriented individual to serve as its Assistant Director. The Assistant Director will report to the Executive Director and has an important role in managing the office, coordinating programs, conducting outreach, and writing and editing institutional materials (including online).  Good writing skills and the ability to maintain close attention to detail while simultaneously managing multiple tasks are critical to success in this role.  The position also offers an opportunity for independent research and writing and is ideal for a highly-motivated self-starter committed to a career in foreign affairs.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in international relations or a related field and a demonstrable commitment to a career in international affairs.  Experience in a think tank or in a similar non-profit setting is also important, especially in programming and/or outreach.  Finally, please note that this is a junior management position with an opportunity for independent research; it is not a research or analytical position.

Duties include:

· Office management

Supervising administrative staff and ensuring smooth functioning of the office, including systems, technology, rules and procedures

Producing monthly reports for senior management and program directors

Administering employee benefits

Dealing with vendors/suppliers

· Program management

Coordinating and overseeing planning and execution of seminars, conferences, briefings, and other meetings

Writing and editing meeting summaries

· Outreach

Managing web site updates and drafting regular email bulletins to subscribers

Serving as the point-of-contact for media interviews and drafting press releases, newsletter articles, and other materials

Contacting current and potential donors and advertisers

Supporting the president and the executive director in planning two major annual fundraising events

· Research and writing

Conducting independent research on foreign policy

Writing commentary and other products on foreign policy

The Center for the National Interest is a non-partisan foreign policy think tank based in Washington, DC.  The Center’s principal programs deal with U.S. relations with China, Russia, Europe, Japan and the Middle East as well as with transnational issues like energy, non-proliferation and terrorism.  The Center also publishes the foreign policy magazine The National Interest.