Deadline: April 17, 2023

The Mansfield Foundation is seeking two (2) recent graduates or graduate students for its Summer 2023 Internship Program.
This program is paid ($16.10 until July 1, then $17.00 after) and requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week.
Selected candidates must be available to work on site at our Washington, D.C. Office. Part-time and full-time
schedules are available. Preferred starting date of mid-or late-May.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research topics relevant to Foundation operations and programs.
• Provide logistical support to Program Officers and senior leadership as needed.
• Create a daily news report and weekly events list focused on U.S.-Asia relations.
• Assist the Associate Director of Communications in drafting newsletter articles and blog posts.
• Proofread and edit Foundation documents.
• Take notes at internal meetings and at public webinars.
• Perform general administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must be American citizens or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Highly motivated recent grads or graduate students with a strong interest or background in Asian affairs.
• Collegiate-level written and oral English communication skills.
• Professional demeanor, excellent problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people, both independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced knowledge of Japanese or Korean is desirable, but not mandatory.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following to pgoodman@mansfieldfdn.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the Foundation, internship objectives, and career goals.
• 1-2 page writing sample (can be an excerpt from a larger piece).

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.