Bilingual Research Assistant – Mandarin Chinese Fluency

This DC think tank is seeking an entry-level professional to assist with research and administrative functions for a team focused on international policy and economics in Asia. This role requires bilingual candidacy, with full fluency in Mandarin Chinese. As the Research Assistant, you will conduct research on foreign affairs, policy, and finance in Asia. If you are collaborative, possess the drive to manage short and long-term projects and have excellent research, writing and summarization skills, send in your resume today! About the Job:Conduct research on various Asian-specific international affairs directly related to policy, financial investing moves and corporate business affairs.Compose research notes, documents, summaries, reports and visuals based on research findings; craft concise and accurate reports.Assist with planning and executing events in the department for related gatherings, such as seminar attendance, guest speakers, and internal and external-hosted meetings.Using professionalism and strong communication skills, coordinate team schedules and assist with travel booking needs.Manage projects by tracking deadlines, updating internal contacts on changes, and adapting based on prioritization of tasks in relation to worldly affairs.Act an as extended hand to the department for ad hoc special projects, including but not limited to, internship organization efforts, large and small scale events, and interacting with high-profile external contacts.About the Culture:Highly driven and scholarly environment filled with passionate and like-minded individuals.Metro-accessible office location and a beautiful, engaging office space.Strong benefits.Opportunities to grow and learn in the international affairs space.About You:Relative interest and experience. You have a Bachelor’s Degree in hand with direct working or academic research experience learning and evaluating worldly affairs, such as international relations, Asian studies, or public policy. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.Bilingual. You are fluent reading, writing and speaking Mandarin Chinese.Wordsmith. You are an excellent writer and have in-depth research experience, composing accurate publications and research findings.Confident navigating Excel. You are not intimidated by the use of Excel as a daily tool.Malleable. You can adjust to changing events, prioritize tasks and work well across a team. Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.