Employment Opportunities
DOUGLAS K. BEREUTER PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR ASSOCIATES IN ASIAN AFFAIRS
The Asia Foundation invites recent graduate degree holders to apply for a limited number of opportunities as Junior Associates in Asian Affairs in the Foundation's offices in San Francisco or Washington, D.C. These short-term affiliations are to further the professional development of individuals specifically interested in Asia. Successful applicants will gain further knowledge of the region and an understanding of the Foundation's work through specific assignments such as the following: conducting research; contributing to proposal development; assisting with the design and implementation of programs; preparing reports on Foundation projects; and other tasks as needed.
Up to three full-time Junior Associate positions are available during each of the programs which are offered in the summer and fall. The individuals selected for these short-term affiliations will be placed in one of the Foundation's offices in the United States (San Francisco or Washington, D.C.), and each Junior Associate will receive a transportation allowance and a monthly stipend during the three-month program.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Click here to apply online for our current Junior Associate opportunities. If you apply for more than one current position please indicate which opportunities are your first and second choices.
Opportunities are only offered in the summer and fall. If after you click on the link above you do not see a current Junior Associate opportunity please check again at a later date.
THE ASIA FOUNDATION
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. The Foundation supports Asian initiatives to improve governance, law, and civil society; women's empowerment; economic reform and development; sustainable development and the environment; and international relations. Drawing on nearly 60 years of experience in Asia, the Foundation collaborates with private and public partners to support leadership and institutional development, exchanges, and policy research.
With 18 offices throughout Asia, an office in Washington, DC, and its headquarters in San Francisco, the Foundation addresses these issues on both a country and regional level. In 2010, the Foundation provided more than $98 million in program support and distributed nearly one million books and journals valued at over $42 million.
ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS
Positions for the Douglas K. Bereuter Program for Junior Associates in Asian Affairs are expected to be very competitive. We are seeking talented, high-energy individuals who will benefit from their affiliation with the Foundation and contribute to the organization as well.
Candidates should have the following:
- Recent graduate degree holders (graduated within the past two years)
- Completed graduate studies in Asia-related areas: international relations, international development, public administration, public policy, law, political science, economics, or sociology with work experience in Asia
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Great organizational skills
- Great computer skills
TO APPLY, CLICK HERE AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Cover letter describing why you are interested in applying for this opportunity and what particular knowledge and skills you would bring to the Foundation. Please be aware that your cover letter will also be used to assess your writing capabilities.
- Resume
- Recent transcript or record of achievement (submitted electronically to jrassociates@asiafound.org)
- Three recommendation letters; two academic and one personal (submitted electronically to jrassociates@asiafound.org)
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE ONLY IF WE RECEIVE THE APPLICATION ONLINE AND ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE.