PROGRAM ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
Winter/Spring 2012
Location: Beijing, China
Work hours: Minimum of 20 hours / week
Or Minimum 3 days / week
Duration: Minimum of 3 months
(preferably 6 months)
About ChinaSF
ChinaSF is a partnership between the San Francisco Mayor’s Office and the San Francisco
Center for Economic Development and the premiere organization in the Bay Area connecting
Chinese and San Francisco-based business opportunities. ChinaSF’s goal is to firmly secure the
prosperity of San Francisco’s current and future economy by establishing San Francisco as the
primary gateway for trade with China into and out of North America.
Founded in 2008, ChinaSF is comprehensive international business recruitment, expansion, and
retention initiative designed to bring investment and North American headquarters of Chinese
companies to San Francisco.
As cross-sector collaboration, ChinaSF benefits from the leadership and network of government
while leveraging industry and trade expertise via its private sector Board member executives.
With offices in San Francisco, Shanghai and Beijing, ChinaSF has grown quickly and achieved
tangible success assisting a growing list of Chinese companies in their North American
expansion, bringing jobs and investment into our local and regional economy. In parallel, it has
also connected an increasing number of Bay Area-based companies to potential partners in
China.
For more info please visit http://www.chinasf.org
Qualifications:
College student or recent graduate interested in Chinese and U.S. economic relations
Detail-oriented and organized
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
Outstanding writing and communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Ability to undertake and complete multiple projects
Ability to work efficiently and diligently under pressure
Fluent and literate in Chinese and English
2
PROGRAM ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
Winter/Spring 2012
Location: Beijing, China
Work hours: Minimum of 20 hours / week
Or Minimum 3 days / week
Duration: Minimum of 3 months
(preferably 6 months)
Program Assistant General Responsibilities:
Attending and contributing to meetings with US and Chinese governments, commerce
platforms, board members, and Chinese companies looking to expand in San Francisco
Provide assistance in expanding relationships with Beijing based firms in the cleantech,
biotech, digital media, IT, banking, and retail sectors
Translations (EN-CN, CN-EN)
Interface directly with leadership from the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, including participation
in bi-annual China trips by SF government leadership
Creating/tracking down reports on key SF industries in China
Researching and attending industry functions, networking events
Event planning and assistance with administrative tasks
Tracking Central Government and Beijing Municipal Government comments, developments,
and initiatives in sectors of interest
Researching and helping establish a network of Chinese government and government-affiliated
organizations and initiatives that will be key for ChinaSF’s work in Beijing
Creating general economic reports on nearby 2nd-tier cities (e.g. Tianjin, Dalian)
Continually updating ‘lead’ list and contact database
Specialized intern positions available:
(Tasks and responsibilities may be adjusted according to intern’s interests.)
Marketing & Content management (online media, web design/management, graphic
design, marketing material design and composition)
Market/business research
Program Assistant
To Apply:
Please submit the following application materials and information via email to
nwilliams@sfced.org
Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and
your professional / educational experience
Resume
Contact information for at least two references
Availability (earliest possible start date, end date, work hours, etc.)
Note: This is currently a non-paid internship
Winter/Spring 2012
Location: Beijing, China
Work hours: Minimum of 20 hours / week
Or Minimum 3 days / week
Duration: Minimum of 3 months
(preferably 6 months)
About ChinaSF
ChinaSF is a partnership between the San Francisco Mayor’s Office and the San Francisco
Center for Economic Development and the premiere organization in the Bay Area connecting
Chinese and San Francisco-based business opportunities. ChinaSF’s goal is to firmly secure the
prosperity of San Francisco’s current and future economy by establishing San Francisco as the
primary gateway for trade with China into and out of North America.
Founded in 2008, ChinaSF is comprehensive international business recruitment, expansion, and
retention initiative designed to bring investment and North American headquarters of Chinese
companies to San Francisco.
As cross-sector collaboration, ChinaSF benefits from the leadership and network of government
while leveraging industry and trade expertise via its private sector Board member executives.
With offices in San Francisco, Shanghai and Beijing, ChinaSF has grown quickly and achieved
tangible success assisting a growing list of Chinese companies in their North American
expansion, bringing jobs and investment into our local and regional economy. In parallel, it has
also connected an increasing number of Bay Area-based companies to potential partners in
China.
For more info please visit http://www.chinasf.org
Qualifications:
College student or recent graduate interested in Chinese and U.S. economic relations
Detail-oriented and organized
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
Outstanding writing and communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Ability to undertake and complete multiple projects
Ability to work efficiently and diligently under pressure
Fluent and literate in Chinese and English
2
PROGRAM ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
Winter/Spring 2012
Location: Beijing, China
Work hours: Minimum of 20 hours / week
Or Minimum 3 days / week
Duration: Minimum of 3 months
(preferably 6 months)
Program Assistant General Responsibilities:
Attending and contributing to meetings with US and Chinese governments, commerce
platforms, board members, and Chinese companies looking to expand in San Francisco
Provide assistance in expanding relationships with Beijing based firms in the cleantech,
biotech, digital media, IT, banking, and retail sectors
Translations (EN-CN, CN-EN)
Interface directly with leadership from the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, including participation
in bi-annual China trips by SF government leadership
Creating/tracking down reports on key SF industries in China
Researching and attending industry functions, networking events
Event planning and assistance with administrative tasks
Tracking Central Government and Beijing Municipal Government comments, developments,
and initiatives in sectors of interest
Researching and helping establish a network of Chinese government and government-affiliated
organizations and initiatives that will be key for ChinaSF’s work in Beijing
Creating general economic reports on nearby 2nd-tier cities (e.g. Tianjin, Dalian)
Continually updating ‘lead’ list and contact database
Specialized intern positions available:
(Tasks and responsibilities may be adjusted according to intern’s interests.)
Marketing & Content management (online media, web design/management, graphic
design, marketing material design and composition)
Market/business research
Program Assistant
To Apply:
Please submit the following application materials and information via email to
nwilliams@sfced.org
Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and
your professional / educational experience
Resume
Contact information for at least two references
Availability (earliest possible start date, end date, work hours, etc.)
Note: This is currently a non-paid internship