Title: Fall Intern
Location: US-China Energy Cooperation Program – CHINA, Beijing
Reports to: Operations Manager
Duration: Sept. 2019 -Dec. 2019, with the possibility for extension
Allowance: the position is uncompensated, although there is a minimum stipend to help cover transportation and lunch.
Hours of Duty:
Full-time (average: 40 hours/week) or 2-3 Days/week.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday/0900-1730.
Note – actual hours worked may exceed the weekly average when/if occasions arise when an urgent/critical task requires such.
Regarding US-China Energy Cooperation Program (ECP)
Founded in September of 2009 by 24 US energy companies, the US-China Energy Cooperation Program (ECP) is a non-profit, public-private-partnership platform initiated through official US-China government dialogues. With the official support from US government agencies including the Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Energy (DOE) and US Trade and Development Agency (TDA), as well as Chinese government agencies including the National Energy Administration (NEA) and Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), ECP bridges governments and the private sector in advancing sustainable development, exploiting market opportunities, and facilitating commercial cooperation in energy, energy efficiency, environmental protection and green finance sectors. ECP’s five “pillars” and four “working groups” covers twelve sectors and establishes the foundation for building a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable, and efficient society for the two countries. ECP legally operates under the American Chamber of Commerce in China. For further information please go to: www.uschinaecp.org
Overall Responsibilities:
1. Provide the ECP Secretariat with program support, including:
·Carry out desk research under guidance of the program team, mainly focusing on government policies and regulations related to clean energy industry in China, US and other related markets related to ECP’s business development activities
·Help develop government and industrial relations stakeholder charts and other documents to facilitate day-to-day work
·Assist the program team to write industry reports related to ECP’s business development projects
·Other miscellaneous tasks upon request
2. Provide the ECP Secretariat with operational and event support, including:
o Support and assistance in maintaining ECP website
o Facilitation and support of member company communications, event and project follow-up, information consolidation
o Assurance of prompt and accurate communications between ECP Secretariat and member companies and working groups
o ECP event (external) organization, coordination and logistics
o ECP internal meeting arrangements, minute-taking and dissemination
o ECP and bi-lateral government event and relationship support as directed by the ECP Secretariat
o Support of working group tasks/activities, including mission delegations to the U.S., technical workshop preparation and staging, etc.
o Occasional translation and interpretation work
Job Challenges:
·Ability to handle a complex network and partner relationship
·Ability to propose ideas for input while being willing to take direction
·Ability to multi-task, and flexibility to take on new tasks as they arise
Qualifications:
The successful candidate ought to be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and writing skills in public and industrial organizations. Background in any of political science, public administration, business administration, and energy sciences is required. Besides, other core competencies include:
·Linguistic requirements: High level of English and Chinese language proficiency
·Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage time
·Strong sense of customer service
·Good organizational skills
·Able to work under pressure and to accept criticism and work positively under diverse demands from multiple clients
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word) is a requirement
·Government experience a plus
·Life sciences, engineering and/or technical background a plus
·Experience working in a team a plus
To apply, send a letter of application and resume to: lliu@amchamchina.org
