Current Open Positions

  • The Yale-China Association is growing and seeks to hire a Program Officer to support our Arts and Education Programs, based at our headquarters on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Education Programs and the Head of Arts Initiatives, the Program Officer works to support and help implement current and new Yale-China programs mainly in the fields of arts and education in New Haven and in China, as well as support other Yale-China work and initiatives from time-to-time.

    This is a full-time, in-person position in our New Haven office. 

    Responsibilities

    • Support recruitment and selection of program participants from China coming to the US and from the US going to China, including orientation and training and program execution, mainly in the Arts and Education programs.

    • Coordinate program participant travel to and from China, including pre-travel orientation, arrangement of local and international booking, visa application, project disbursements, and grant reporting.

    • Serve as “organizational host” and primary point of contact for Artist Fellows from China during their 6-month residency in New Haven, including their acclimation to local housing and daily needs and integration to social and professional networks.

    • Write and prepare program reports, briefs, presentations, and papers.

    • Prepare financial materials and documentation for budgets, grants and reports, and submit payment vouchers for disbursement.

    • Create, maintain, and update programs-related content for Yale-China’s social media, website, and promotional materials.

    • Organize meetings/events/conferences with Yale-China partners in New Haven, throughout the US, and in China, and make travel plans and logistical arrangements related to such events.

    • Support other program areas and Yale-China activities as needed.

    Preferred Qualifications

    We seek a talented candidate with 1-3 years of work experience in nonprofits and/or arts, education, or related fields. Additional preferred qualifications include:

    • A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

    • Chinese language skills, both oral and written, for appropriate use in a professional setting.

    • Strong interest in Yale-China’s program areas, people-to-people exchanges, and international education programs.

    • Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

    • Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills that allow the candidate to work effectively in the United States and China.

    • Flexible, respectful and collaborative work style.

    • Excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail.

    • Ability to handle multiple tasks, demands, and deadlines.

    • Ability to be proactive, take initiative, and plan ahead to complete projects.

    • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other basic office technologies, such as Salesforce.

    Salary is expected to be in the $53,000 to $57,000 range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous benefits package is included.

    Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@yalechina.org. In your cover letter, please indicate your current U.S. work authorization status. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final candidacy is conditioned upon successfully passing a complete background and reference check.

  • The Yale-China Association seeks to hire a part-time Student Fellow (current Yale graduate or undergraduate student) to support its program on Youth Mental Health and other Health initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Health Programs and Health Programs Officer, the Student Fellow will serve as a bilingual liaison and student ambassador for visiting mental health fellows and scholars from China while supporting Yale-China's health programs.

    Youth mental health is an urgent concern in China. In partnership with Xiangya Second Hospital in China and the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC), Yale-China’s Youth Mental Health program aims to support the development of the child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) specialization training curriculum and promote interprofessional collaboration among CAPs and other specialists towards an integrated care model in China, involving hospitals, communities, schools, and families.

    This internship is an ideal opportunity for students interested in global health, mental health, nonprofit management, and cross-cultural exchange. The Student Fellow will gain firsthand experience supporting global health collaborations while helping visiting professionals navigate academic and daily life in the United States.

    The position offers a stipend at the rate of $18 per hour. The Student Fellow is expected to work 5 – 10 hours per week from September 2026 to May 2027 during the regular academic calendar. Work hours are flexible and can be arranged around the student’s academic schedule, with occasional adjustments needed to support meetings, events, and visiting scholars’ needs.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide Mandarin-English language support for Yale-China's visiting mental health fellows (psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and educators from China), including written translation and interpretation during meetings and informal interactions.

    • Serve as a student ambassador by helping visiting scholars settle into life at Yale and in New Haven, including navigating transportation, accessing campus resources, participating in community activities, and addressing other practical needs.

    • Coordinate and attend meetings, visits, shadowing, clinical observation, trainings, etc. with visiting scholars, and facilitate communication among Yale-China, Yale faculty, and Chinese partner institutions.

    • Help troubleshoot day-to-day logistical and communication challenges and connect visiting scholars with appropriate Yale or community resources.

    • Prepare bilingual program materials, including meeting notes, presentations, reports, and correspondence.

    • Provide administrative and logistical support for visits, events, workshops, conferences, and other program activities.

    • Support other Yale-China health programs, including medical education, nursing, social and behavioral science, and primary care initiatives, as needed.

    • Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Qualitifications

    • Current Yale undergraduate or graduate student. Experience or coursework in mental health, psychology, public health, or related fields is a plus, but not required.

    • Native or near-native fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written).

    • Strong interest in global health, mental health, cross-cultural exchange, community service, or nonprofit work.

    • Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, open-minded, and culturally sensitive attitude.

    • Responsible, dependable, and proactive, with excellent communication skills.

    • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, taking initiative, and adapting to changing schedules and priorities.

    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

    • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, follow through on responsibilities, while keeping supervisors informed of progress and challenges.

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual communication platforms.

    • For international students, approval from OISS is required.

    All offers of employment and continuous employment are contingent upon completing a successful background check and an individual's ability to secure and maintain authorization to work/intern at Yale-China and complete the I-9 process by presenting original evidence of identity and valid work authorization.

    Please submit a resume and a cover letter (one page) describing (1) your interest in the position, (2) any experience supporting others in a service, mentoring, or cross-cultural role, and (3) why you believe you would be a good fit for this internship.

    Email: health@yalechina.org with “Health Program Student Fellow Application” in the subject line.

    Deadline: July 31, 2026 by 11:59 PM