Spring 2012 Internship

The Korea Economic Institute (KEI) was established in 1982 as a not-for-profit educational organization to promote economic dialogue and understanding between the United States and Korea. KEI's mission is three-fold: educating Americans on the bilateral relationship and developments in Korea; serving as a resource center for information on Korean economic and political trends; and keeping Korean research and policy officials abreast of issues and developments of interest to Korea. KEI accomplishes its mission by coordinating public programs in the United States, and by routinely sending reports to its parent institute, the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), a Korean government-sponsored research institute in Seoul.

KEI provides internship opportunities candidates with a background in political science and/or economics, as well as an interest in Asia-Pacific issues, especially Korea. Internships exist year-round and follow the school calendar.

Duties include attending conferences, programs, and hearings in the Washington area that are of interest to Korea; preparing short reports on these events; assisting with the logistical organization and execution of various KEI-sponsored conferences and programs; and providing research support to full-time staff.

Interns at KEI do not answer to a single department. Our internships provide a breadth of experience in Asia-related areas of research, professional development, and programming administration. Internships may include the following duties and responsibilities:

Attend conferences, programs, and hearings in the Washington area of interest to Korea;

Prepare short reports on such events;

Assist with the event planning and conduct of various KEI-sponsored conferences and programs;

Provide research support to full-time staff;

Administrative activities which will contribute to a fuller understanding of the inner workings of KEI;

Work as a team with members of staff and other interns on major events and projects;

Track specific issues in the media.

Qualifications

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Minimum degree: Bachelors

Background in: political science, economics, Asian studies, international relations, etc.

Interest in Asia-Pacific issues, especially Korea.

Excellent attention to detail, good organizational abilities and writing skills, professional demeanor, general office skills, strong computer skills.

Strong writing skills.

Applicants are not expected to have specialized expertise, but should be highly motivated and sincere in their desire for an internship that is challenging and professional in nature. Interns can expect close and constant interaction with program staff, up to and including the KEI management.

Contact Details

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Contact:

Linda Kim

Telephone:

2024641986

Email:

lk@keia.org

Application Instructions

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To learn more, please visit: http://www.keia.org/page/internship-opportunities

To apply, please fill out the application form at: http://www.keia.org/page/internship-application-form

Deadline to apply is Friday November 18, 2011.