Enter a job title or keyword

Program Assistant, China AI Initiative


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 50000 - 52000
Posted: 19 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Program Assistant China AI Initiative

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace a renowned international affairs institution seeks a full-time Program Assistant for its Washington D.C.-based China AI Initiative. This is a 12-month position with the possibility of extension.

The China AI Initiative seeks to inform and support the U.S.-China relationship in AI. Drawing on Chinese-language sources fieldwork and data we combine deep knowledge of Chinas AI ecosystem with an understanding of the technology and the way that other critical regions are engaging with it.

Responsibilities for this role include coordinating travel preparing expense reports maintaining and updating the Initiatives database handling web postings coordinating meetings and supporting event logistics and assisting with the preparation of grant reports budgets and financial reviews. This is an excellent entry-level role with substantial opportunity to work closely with senior scholars gain exposure to the China AI field and engage with the international policy community.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree as well as experience in providing logistical budgetary and/or event support. The ideal candidate also has demonstrated teamwork skills the ability to balance multiple competing tasks successfully strong attention to detail and be ready to thrive with limited day-to-day supervision. AI usage skills are a strong plus. We welcome applicants with knowledge of AI policy foreign policy China or think tanks though such knowledge is not required.

Located in Dupont Circle we offer an outstanding work environment and generous benefits including health insurance. The anticipated salary range for this D.C.-based position is $50000 - $52000. Please note that this position willoperateon a hybrid basis requiring in-office work on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Please apply via the Carnegie Endowment website by providing a copy of your resume/CV and a cover letter in your own words outlining your interest and experience relating to this position.

Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA) affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union.

Equal Employment Opportunity.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


About Company

Company Logo

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace generates strategic ideas and independent analysis, supports diplomacy, and trains the next generation of scholar-practitioners to help countries and institutions take on the most difficult global problems and advance peace.

View Profile View Profile