Project Manager

China Institute, a New York-based, innovative educational non-profit organization established to advance understanding of China in the US, seeks a dynamic and experienced Project Manager. China Institute is embarking on a new program to develop a wide range of inter-disciplinary multi-media, educational materials and programs based on the exquisitely illustrated children's book series: We All Live in the Forbidden City.

The Project Manager will research and design a plan to translate, publish and disseminate the book series, as well as evaluate the suitability of a public exhibition of the book series for an American audience. The Project Manager will serve as China Institute's liaison with project partners including: publishing companies, translators, television networks, schools, and museums.

Responsibilities include:

• Outreach to US children's publishing companies as prospective partners;

• Evaluate the possibility of self-publishing the book series;

• Determine the most appropriate arrangement to ensure that the book series will be exposed to the greatest number of American children, families, and educators;

• Identify qualified candidates to translate We All Live in the Forbidden City into English for young readers;

• Evaluate the suitability of the We All Live in the Forbidden City exhibition for an American audience;

• Outreach to museums as potential hosts of a companion exhibition and television networks as potential broadcasters of an animated TV series based on the translated We All Live in the Forbidden City;

• Develop and refine the project timeline and key phases;

• Coordinate with existing programs at China Institute including education, exhibitions, and publications;

• Identify adjunct staff and appropriate infrastructure needed to realize all project components (publication, education, exhibition); and

• Determined overall project budget range.

Qualifications include:

• Expertise in the American publishing industry;

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, (Cantonese is highly desirable as a plus);

• Excellent writing and project management and budget skills;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;

• Strong organizational skills and ability to adhere to deadlines;

• Ability to take initiative and work independently;

• Ability and willingness to travel to China;

• Experience, creativity and enthusiasm to research and design a unique educational project; and

• Experience in curriculum design and/or teacher professional development, a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to settleson@verizon.net, Subject line: China Institute – PM.

No phone calls please. Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.