Student Assistant - Shanghai, Trade Council

The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai is currently looking for a part-time student assistant for the Trade Council.

Are you interested in supporting Danish export activities in China? Our Trade Council is currently looking for a student to assist our Commercial Officers part-time with both analytical and translation-related tasks. The Trade Council is the Commercial Department of the Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai and offers consultancy services to Danish companies within different sectors such as Water, Environment and Maritime, Food and Agriculture, Health and Energy.

Overview of Daily Tasks

• Assist with research and fact finding
• Assist with both online and offline events, as well as occasional tasks related to Chinese social media
• Assist with translations from Chinese to English - English to Chinese both oral and written
• Assist with planning, organizing and executing promotional events and fairs
• Preparation of Power Point presentations
• Ad hoc tasks

Requirements

• Master student, available to work 20 hours a week
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in both English and Chinese
• Structured approach to assignments and strong multi-tasking ability
• Excellent research and communication skills
• Familiarity and facility with social media tools and experience in promotions is preferable
• Experience in photographing, film making/editing and graphic design is a plus
• Knowledge of different sectors (Water, Environment, Energy, Maritime, Food etc.) is also a plus
• Positive attitude to new tasks, fast pace and team spirit

We offer

• Hands-on project and event experience
• Experience of working in a foreign diplomatic mission
• A dynamic and multicultural environment
• Flexible working hours and a monthly allowance of 2000 RMB

Expected on-boarding date

May 2026

Duration

Minimum 1 year

Location

Room 3101, Shanghai International Trade Centre, No. 2201, Yan’an West Road, Shanghai

Come and join us

If you are interested, please send your application with Cover Letter and CV in English to [email protected] Subject: “Trade Council Student Assistant”, by 12 April 2026.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About us

The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai serves to strengthen the relation between Denmark and China. We facilitate government to government cooperation, partnerships, business opportunities and networking events in the entire Yangtze River Delta and strive to follow the latest trends in China to provide Danish businesses with the best access to the Chinese market and partners. Find out more about who we are: https://kina.um.dk/en/