About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Help develop, promote, and execute U.S. Chamber China Center advocacy and programs relating to U.S. trade and investment and regulatory policy with China, focusing on supply chains, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Track, report, and convene China Center members on trade, investment, and commercial policy developments with China in key sectors.
Contribute content for nightly policy updates, newsletters, and the website.
Draft and present Chamber officers and member companies with narrative and statistical analyses on China trade and foreign investment trends.
Craft positions and advance policy advocacy by preparing meeting briefings, testimony, speeches, position papers, and other materials for government officials, corporate members, policy committees, media outlets, and the general public.
Assist with missions, program development, speaker recruitment, communications, and research.
Respond to business advisory inquiries.
Support efforts to expand membership.

REQUIREMENTS:

An advanced degree and at least 5 years’ experience working with China trade and investment policy issues.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral.
Strong Chinese language skills, including the ability to read and analyze regulations, news, and other primary source materials in Chinese.
Ability to work productively as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with PRC government practices, policies, and structure.
Knowledge of the U.S. business community operating in the China marketplace.
Willingness to travel overseas.
Executive or legislative branch experience with trade and investment policy formulation toward China preferred.
Experience in energy and/or agricultural trade policy toward China preferred.
Fundraising or business development experience preferred.

The salary range for this position is $85,744.00 to $90,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits including healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

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Senior Manager, China Center