Internships

The Council on Foreign Relations’ Internship Program offers outstanding volunteer opportunities for college students, graduate students, and graduates focusing on international relations and who are pursuing a career in foreign policy or a related field.

Interns are recruited year-round on a semester basis to volunteer in both the New York and Washington, DC, offices, and all internships are filled on a rolling basis. An intern’s volunteer duties generally consist of program coordination, research, editing, and writing. The internships are unpaid.

New York Internships

Washington Internships

 

New York

Spring

Type: Spring Internship

Department: Corporate Program

Semester: Spring 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, cfr.org.

The Corporate Program, the Council's primary point of contact with the private sector, enlists the business community's participation in and support of the Council's activities. Corporate members include nearly 200 U.S. and non-U.S. firms representing a wide range of business sectors, including financial services, law, manufacturing, consulting, technology, media, and others. Each year the program hosts over 70 events in New York and Washington. CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

By providing support for the Corporate Program, the intern will gain exposure to leading global companies and economic and political issues affecting international business while building important business skills.

The responsibilities of the intern will include:

  • Researching multinational companies that are current members or may be interested in joining the Corporate Program
  • Participating in the administration of conferences and meetings, including making follow-up phone calls to invitees and staffing events
  • Maintaining accurate Corporate member records

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate preferred or graduate student with a concentration in International Relations and/or Business/Economics
  • Experience in a corporate environment preferred; prior administrative experience required
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Nexis Lexis and Cap IQ would be pluses
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Superior telephone etiquette

CFR internships are unpaid. A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Spring

Type: Spring Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Executive – Gelb Fellowship

Semester: Spring 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council has an internship available in the Executive Department. The intern will report to a fellow in the studies department and will assist the fellow with research, editing and administrative tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

The intern will support the President Emeritus and Board Senior Fellow through a range of activities including (but not limited to) fact-checking and editing of blogs, op-eds, and other writing, and researching topics relating to U.S. foreign policy in general and the Middle East and East Asia in particular.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate student focusing on International Relations, Public Policy, Politics, History, or a related field. Outstanding undergraduates beginning their third or fourth year are also encouraged to apply.
  • Strong attention to detail and personal initiative
  • Significant research experience
  • Ability to work under pressure, both independently and as a member of a team

Please email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resources Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: December 2011

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Spring

Type: Spring Internship

 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:   International Economics

Semester:   Spring 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council has an internship available in the Studies Department.  The intern will report to a fellow in the studies department and will assist the fellow with research, editing and administrative tasks.

The responsibilities of the intern include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing various research tasks, including, but not limited to, compiling economic statistics and finding relevant literature for upcoming projects
  • Performing media searches and draft issue briefs on topics related to trade, immigration, and human rights
  • Attending general Council meetings and other programs on foreign policy issues, as time permits

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with background in economics, political science, and/or law
  • Interest and experience in globalization, immigration reform, human rights, and trade
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently

 

CFR internships are unpaid. A modest stipend will be offered upon completion of internship.

Please email, mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address.  The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

 

 

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: October 2011

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Spring

Type: Spring Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Meetings Program

Semester: Spring 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Meetings Program seeks to achieve a mix of speakers and issues that respond to the interests of a diverse Council membership and constantly adjusts to the new issues shaping American foreign policy. The Meetings intern provides valuable support for the department in all aspects of meeting organization.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting staff in all facets of event preparation and staging, including helping during events in the early morning (7:45-9:00am), afternoon (12:30-2:00pm), evening (5:30-7:00pm), and at dinners (7:00-8:30pm)
  • Assisting with correspondence with speakers and confirmation calls to member participants
  • Providing research on current events in U.S. foreign policy and general administrative support

Qualifications:

  • Academic major in international affairs, political science, regional studies, or economics is preferred, though students with a relevant academic, extracurricular or intellectual commitment to international affairs are encouraged to apply
  • Relevant experience in organizing events
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment
  • Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills

CFR internships are unpaid. A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

Please mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: December 2011

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Spring

Type: Spring Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: National Program & Outreach

Semester:      Spring 2012

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, offices in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide.  It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy.  CFR's 4300+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy.  CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on CFR's award winning website, CFR.org

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

With more than one-third of its members based outside of New York and Washington, DC, the goal of the National Program & Outreach is to energize foreign policy discussions nationwide. The National Program supports and connects CFR members across the country. Outreach extends CFR resources to leaders in a cross-section of American life, including the academic community; religious leaders; state and local officials; and civic, nonprofit, and community leaders.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting staff with the coordination and follow up of both National Program and Outreach events.
  • Researching and compiling information and contacts for Outreach constituents.

Qualifications:

  • Academic major in international affairs, political science, regional studies, history, or economics is preferred.
  • Previous event planning experience preferred.
  • Extremely detail-oriented.
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and research skills.

CFR internships are unpaid. A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resources department at the above address.  The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer.  Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

 

 

 

 

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: October 2011

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Africa Studies

Semester: Spring 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council has an internship available in the Studies Department. The intern will report to a Senior Fellow who specializes in Africa Policy Studies and will help to organize and run the daily activities of the office and participate in research as needed.

The main responsibilities of the intern will include:

  • Conducting basic research, copy editing and fact-checking op-ed pieces, articles, books and speeches on foreign policy issues.
  • Assisting with coordination of events including arranging mailings, corresponding with speakers and presiders, booking travel, preparing vouchers, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support.
  • Attending general Council meetings and other programs on foreign policy issues, as time permits.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing BA (Master's preferred) with an educational concentration in International Relations or a related field
  • Proven interest and understanding of African Policy issues
  • Strong research, writing, editing and administrative skills
  • Excellent follow-through skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and database skills

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please email, mail or fax a resume, cover letter and two writing samples INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Asia Studies

Semester: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The scholars of the Council's Asia Studies program focus on the broad challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region today—China's rise, regional political and security trends, economic development and technological innovation—and the options available for United States policymakers as they confront these challenges.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with research related tasks for the preparation of op-ed pieces, articles, and an upcoming book. Research focus will be on Chinese foreign policy, economy, energy security, public health, resource consumption, and environmental issues.
  • Conducting web-based research utilizing both English and Chinese sources
  • Assisting the Fellow with additional short term research projects for publications and preparation for interviews and lectures

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate student with a concentration on Chinese or East Asian Studies, International Relations, Politics, Energy/Environmental Issues or Public Policy
  • fluent or advanced Chinese (speaking, reading, writing)
  • Previous experience in research and translation a plus
  • Word processing and Internet research skills
  • Strong research & administrative skills
  • Excellent attention to detail & follow-through

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Studies - Center for Preventive Action

Length of Internship: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The responsibilities of the intern include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing research, analysis, and administrative support on CPA projects related to the UN, conflict prevention, and U.S. national security policy.
  • Contributing to CPA's web development projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with background in international relations. Knowledge of the UN system is a plus.
  • Excellent research and editing skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to work independently

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please email, mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.


Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: CFR.org

Semester: Summer 2012

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries, can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. The Council--headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, DC--does this by: convening meetings in New York, Washington, and in other select U.S. cities where senior government officials, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with Council members to debate and discuss the major foreign policy issues of our time; conducting a wide-ranging Studies Program where Council fellows produce articles and books that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; maintaining a diverse membership, including special programs to foster interest and expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; sponsoring Independent Task Forces whose reports help set the public foreign policy agenda; and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council's website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council's outreach initiative aims to engage an interested and influential group of Americans from around the country and the world by providing ideas and timely, clear, and accurate information on key international issues. CFR.org, America's foremost Internet resource for foreign policy and national security analysis, is one of the primary tools for doing so.

The responsibilities of the intern include (but are not limited to):

  • Working in CFR's content management system to code and edit pieces for the site.
  • Photo research and cropping.
  • Assisting with research for interactive multimedia projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on international relations and/or journalism.
  • Previous administrative, journalism, and web experience; multimedia experience a plus.
  • Excellent editing and writing skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Familiarity and facility with online research.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; HTML skills a plus.
  • Ability to work independently or on a team

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail, email, or fax a resume, writing sample, and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resources Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Multimedia, CFR.org

Length of Internship: Summer2012

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries, can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. The Council, which is headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, DC, does this by: convening meetings in New York, Washington, and in other select American cities where senior government officials, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with Council members to debate and discuss the major foreign policy issues of our time; conducting a wide-ranging Studies Program where Council fellows produce articles and books that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; maintaining a diverse membership, including special programs to foster interest and expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; sponsoring Independent Task Forces whose reports help set the public foreign policy agenda; and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council's website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council's outreach initiative aims to engage an interested and influential group of Americans from around the country and the world by providing ideas and timely, clear, and accurate information on key international issues. CFR.org, America's foremost Internet resource for foreign policy and national security analysis, is one of the primary tools for doing so.

The volunteer duties of the Multimedia intern include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing support in editing and production of multimedia publication for the website, including:
    • Conducting research for interactive multimedia projects
    • Performing photo research and editing
    • Assisting with video and audio production and editing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with a demonstrated interest in multimedia, journalism, and international relations
  • Experience working with photo editing, audio editing, and video editing software required
  • Experience working with HTML and XML a plus
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must be a quick learner
  • Ability to work independently or on a team

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please email or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resources Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative Internship

Semester: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council has an internship available in the Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative, a project of the David Rockefeller Studies Program.

The main responsibilities of the intern will include:

  • Conducting basic research for background information, the preparation of meetings and events, and the preparation of written materials on issues related to economic, political, and social development.
  • Assisting with coordination of events including arranging mailings, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support.
  • Attending general Council meetings and other programs on foreign policy issues, as time permits.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing BA with an educational concentration in International Relations, international economics, or a related field
  • Proven interest in and understanding of economic and/or political development
  • Strong research and administrative skills. Related research experience in an academic or professional setting, as well as previous office experience, are preferred.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and strong online research ability

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please email, mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resources Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Office of Communications

Length of internship: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Communications and Marketing department focuses on maximizing the presence of CFR in print, broadcast, and online media outlets and on promoting CFR's roster of products, which includes on-the-record events, CFR books, Council Special Reports, Task Force reports, working papers, online publications and interactive features, and Foreign Affairs articles. The department also works to ensure that CFR experts are visible in the news media.

The volunteer duties of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Maintaining the media contact database
  • Fielding public inquiries about CFR and media requests for experts
  • Tracking and recording media mentions of CFR publications
  • Assisting staff at on-the-record events

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Academic major in Communications, Journalism, or International Relations
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Ability to multitask and work well collectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Development

Semester: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website,CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Research on individual and institutional donor prospects;
  • Developing donor profiles;
  • Assist with data entry, filing, and mailings

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a non-profit organization preferred, preferably in the Development Department.
  • Undergraduate student studying Fundraising, Development, or International Relations
  • A general interest in non-profit organization
  • Internet and other researching skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Ability to multitask and work well collectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Global Health

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council has an internship available in the Studies Department. The intern will report to the Senior Fellow for Global Health and will help to organize and run the daily activities of the office and participate in research as needed.

The main responsibilities of the interns will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with research for upcoming experts meetings
  • Aiding with the logistical aspects of events
  • Assisting in research and fact checking for an upcoming book

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate student focusing on Global Health/International Affairs
  • Strong interest and experience in the field of Global Health/International Affairs
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Extensive research experience
  • Previous administrative experience
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility and positive team player attitude
  • Strong proofreading, editing skills and attention to detail

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please email, mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Global Health, Governance

Length of Internship: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council has an internship available in the Studies Department. The intern will report to the Senior Fellow for Global Health and will help to organize and run the daily activities of the office and participate in research as needed.

The main responsibilities of the interns will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with research for upcoming experts meetings
  • Aiding with the logistical aspects of events
  • Assisting in editing, fact checking, and indexing for an upcoming book

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on International Affairs
  • Interest in International Affairs, Global Health, or Asia Studies
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Research experience
  • Previous administrative work
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility and positive team player attitude
  • Stong Chinese language skills preferred
  • Strong proofreading, editing skills, and attention to detail

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: International Institutions and Global Governance

Semester: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council has an internship available in the Studies Department. The intern will report to a fellow in the studies department and will assist the fellow with research, editing and administrative tasks.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Ongoing assistance for research on global governance issues for the program on Global Governance and International Institutions (IIGG). The intern can provide valuable assistance to ongoing research that feeds into our work, including the role of rising powers in global governance, U.S. attitudes towards global governance, and aspects of regionalism and multilateralism.
  • Finding videos and photographs in the AP archives for the program's multimedia project, the Global Governance Monitor.
  • Monitoring and updating the IIGG planning calendar, and help in formatting, hyperlinking, and fact-checking relevant information for the CFR.org website

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated background and interest in International Affairs.
  • Word processing and Internet research skills
  • Strong research & administrative abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail & follow-through
  • Enthusiastic attitude.

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.


Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Meetings Program

Semester: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Meetings Program seeks to achieve a mix of speakers and issues that respond to the interests of a diverse Council membership and constantly adjusts to the new issues shaping American foreign policy. The Meetings intern provides valuable support for the department in all aspects of meeting organization.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting staff in all facets of event preparation and staging, including helping during events in the early morning (7:45-9:00am), afternoon (12:30-2:00pm), evening (5:30-7:00pm), and at dinners (7:00-8:30pm)
  • Assisting with correspondence with speakers and confirmation calls to member participants
  • Providing research on current events in U.S. foreign policy and general administrative support

Qualifications:

  • Academic major in international affairs, political science, regional studies, or economics is preferred, though students with a relevant academic, extracurricular or intellectual commitment to international affairs are encouraged to apply
  • Relevant experience in organizing events
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment
  • Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please email, mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.


Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Membership Affairs

Semester: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR carries out its mission by maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling CFR scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council has an internship available in the Membership Department. The intern provides administrative support for the Membership Affairs Team. The intern will work with the assistant director to provide support on research projects, email, and telephone correspondence, and with the other team members on editing and processing of application materials, preparation of Membership Selection Committee materials, and also assist with additional special projects ans general administrative duties.

The main responsibilities of the interns will include (but are not limited to):

  • Maintaining files and records related to membership applications.

Qualifications:

  • Educational concentration in International Relations, Political Science or a related field
  • Previous office experience
  • Highly organized, excellent attention to detail and strong proofreading ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong communication skills
  • A background in statistics a plus

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Publications

Length of Internship: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Publications Department is involved in the editing, production, and marketing of CFR Books, Task Force reports, Council Special Reports, the Annual Report, and papers on a wide range of issues.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in a publishing career.

The responsibilities of the intern include (but are not limited to):

  • Assist Publications Department in the production, editing, and marketing of Task Force reports and Council Special Reports as well as other miscellaneous projects
  • Participate in projects onCFR.org and partner websites

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on English, History, or International Relations
  • Editing, writing, and research skills strongly preferred
  • Excellent reading and writing skills
  • Proficiency in Word and Excel; Photoshop a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and personal initiative

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYSAND TIMES AVAILABLE TOWORK to the Human Resources Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Washington

Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Studies

Department: Studies, Center for Preventive Action

Length of Internship: Summer 2012

The Council's Studies Program is one of the country's largest foreign policy think tanks. Its widely respected and influential research staff of more than 50 scholars advances the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through their research, writing, and public outreach. As part of the Studies Program, the intern will work within the Center for Preventive Action on projects related to conflict prevention policy and strategy. Specifically, the intern will assist with the production of the Director of CPA's book manuscript by researching, editing, and fact checking. The Center was established to help prevent, defuse, or resolve deadly conflicts around the world and to expand the body of knowledge on conflict prevention. Information about CPA can be found at: http://www.cfr.org/thinktank/cpa/

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The responsibilities of the intern include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with various research tasks related to the production of the book manuscript, including compiling data, reading and summarizing relevant literature, editing, and fact chcking.
  • Assisting with CPA meetings and other publications.
  • Attending general Council meetings and other programs on foreign policy issues, as time permits

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate student or recent graduate with background in international relations, security studies or history (minimum GPA 3.5/4.0)
  • Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and produce consistently high-quality work with little supervision
  • Candidates should be prepared to work part-time; days and hours are flexible

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please Email or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: CFR.org

Department: CFR.org

Semester: Spring 2012

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries, can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. The Council, which is headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, DC, does this by: convening meetings in New York, Washington, and in other select American cities where senior government officials, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with Council members to debate and discuss the major foreign policy issues of our time; conducting a wide-ranging Studies Program where Council fellows produce articles and books that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; maintaining a diverse membership, including special programs to foster interest and expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; sponsoring Independent Task Forces whose reports help set the public foreign policy agenda; and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council's website, CFR.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council's outreach initiative aims to engage an interested and influential group of Americans from around the country and the world by providing ideas and timely, clear, and accurate information on key international issues. CFR.org, America's foremost Internet resource for foreign policy and national security analysis, is one of the primary tools for doing so.

The responsibilities of the intern include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing support in editing and production of pieces for the website, including coding and photo production
  • Maintenance of must read databases
  • Assisting with correspondence, transcribing interviews, and research
  • Assisting with research for interactive multimedia projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on international relations and/or journalism
  • Previous administrative, journalism, web site experience, and multimedia experience a plus
  • Excellent editing and writing skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Familiarity and facility with online research
  • Must be a quick learner.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; HTML skills a plus
  • Ability to work independently or on a team

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail, email, or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resources Office at the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Corporate

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Corporate Program

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Corporate Program, the Council's primary point of contact with the private sector, enlists the business community's participation in and support of the Council's activities, where executives from corporate member companies have the opportunity to interact with and gain insights from leading thinkers and practitioners in government, policy, academia, and business.Corporate members include nearly 200 U.S. and non-U.S. firms representing a wide range of business sectors, including financial services, law, manufacturing, consulting, technology, media, and others.

By providing support for the Corporate Program, the intern will gain exposure to leading global companies and economic and political issues affecting international business while building important business skills.

The responsibilities of the intern will include:

  • Participating in the research and administration of roundtables, meetings, and conference calls, including making follow-up phone calls to invitees, staffing events, drafting correspondence, and preparing materials.
  • Scheduling and preparing for outreach with contacts at corporate member companies in the Washington area, including researching relevant business and policy issues, and preparing company background briefs.
  • Maintaining accurate Corporate member records and marketing materials.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate preferred with a concentration in International Relations, Political Science, and/or Business/Economics
  • Experience in a corporate environment preferred; prior administrative and research experience required
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Nexis Lexis and Cap IQ would be pluses
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Superior telephone etiquette

The intern will report to the Washington Director of Corporate Affairs.

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Studies

Department: Director of Studies Office

Semester: Summer 2012

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries, can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. Its 4,200 members include nearly all past and present Presidents, Secretaries of State, Defense and Treasury, other senior U.S. government officials, renowned scholars, and major leaders of business, media, human rights, and other non-governmental groups. Each year the Council sponsors several hundred meetings including televised debates and other media events, and publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal in the field, as well as dozens of other reports and books by noted experts.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The main responsibilities of the intern will include:

  • Researching issues related to U.S. foreign policy and tracking related subjects in the news.
  • Assisting with the preparation of written materials, including drafting, editing, and proofreading articles, reports, and blog posts on a wide range of international affairs issues.
  • Logistical duties, including greeting visitors, mail processing, maintaining file systems.
  • Assisting with the coordination of roundtables and meetings.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate student studying International Relations or related field
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • · Candidates should be able to volunteer either 20 hours (part-time) or 35 hours (full-time) per week

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter INCLUDING THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT AREA to the Human Resources department at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Studies- Europe Program

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The main responsibilities of the intern will include:

  • Contributing to on-going research on a book-length project.
  • Conducting basic research on foreign policy issues, as well as historical research covering different period and regions.
  • Compiling contemporary data and helping achieve policy conclusions.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with an educational concentration in International Politics, Comparative Politics, or a related field
  • Prior experience as a research assistant preferred
  • Strong research and administrative skills
  • Excellent follow-through skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and database skills

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Internal and Special Events

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Events Program coordinates and implements all events and meetings for the Washington office of the Council on Foreign Relations.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting the Events Team with all aspects of meetings and events, including menu planning and event set-ups
  • Providing support to the events staff, including assisting with client contracts, supply ordering, client relationships and calendar support
  • Researching ways to cut event supply costs and to become more eco-friendly

Qualifications:

  • Strong interest in the events field
  • Academic major in Events/Hospitality and/or Communications, or a relevant field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Flexible Schedule

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail, E-mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: External Affairs

Semester: Sumemr 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Washington External Affairs team comprises of the Congress and U.S. Foreign Policy program and CFR's diplomatic and executive branch initiatives. The Congress program engages members of Congress and their staffs on both sides of the aisle with a weekly roundtable policy discussion series, monthly briefings for House and Senate chiefs of staff, breakfast meetings for new members of Congress, and other on-demand briefings. The program is responsible for distribution of CFR publications and other relevant materials to Capitol Hill. The diplomatic and executive branch initiatives provide U.S. policymakers and foreign officials access to CFR publications, reports, and invitations to select on-the-record CFR meetings. External Affairs also produces regular eNewsletters tailored specifically for the executive branch, Congress, and diplomatic community.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assist External Affairs in outreach efforts to Congress, the Executive Branch, and the diplomatic community
  • Help manage an extensive database
  • Distribute publications, both electronically and by hand delivery when necessary
  • Provide logistical support for External Affairs events by attending and staffing meetings
  • Research

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week
  • Academic major in International Relations, U.S. Policy, International Relations or Politics
  • Prior internship experience, preferably involving the U.S. Congress or the executive branch
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Ability to multi-task and work well on a team

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

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Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Studies

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Geoeconomics Intern - Studies

Semester: Summer 2012

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries, can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. The Council, which is headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, DC, does this by: convening meetings in New York, Washington and in other select American cities where senior government officials, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with Council members to debate and discuss the major foreign policy issues of our time; conducting a wide-ranging studies program where Council fellows produce articles and books that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; maintaining a diverse membership, including special programs to foster interest and expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; sponsoring independent task forces whose reports help set the public foreign policy agenda; and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council's website, www.cfr.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The main responsibilities of the interns will include (but are not limited to):

  • Researching topics in monetary policy, international finance, and global trade
  • Reading and summarizing academic papers
  • Compiling and analyzing data from a wide array of sources
  • Transcribing interviews
  • Proofreading publications
  • Aiding with the logistical aspects of events

Preferred Qualifications

  • Undergraduate student with strong background in economics, especially monetary theory and financial markets
  • Willingness to learn
  • Previous internship or work experience
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility and positive team player attitude
  • Copy-editing skills and flexible schedule a plus

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the below address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: International Institutions and Global Governance

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Ongoing assistance for research on global governance issues for the program on Global Governance and International Institutions (IIGG). The intern can provide valuable assistance to ongoing research that feeds into our work, including the role of rising powers in global governance, U.S. attitudes towards global governance, and aspects of regionalism and multilateralism.
  • Finding videos and photographs for the program's multimedia project, the Global Governance Monitor and Stewart Patrick's blog, "The Internationalist."
  • Monitoring and updating the IIGG planning calendar, and help in formatting, hyperlinking, and fact-checking relevant information for the CFR.org website

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated background and interest in International Affairs.
  • Close familiarity with Microsoft word, Microsoft outlook email and Internet research skills
  • Strong research & administrative abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail & speedy follow-through
  • Enthusiastic attitude.

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail, Email or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Japan Studies

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with research assignments—focus will be primarily on Japan
  • Providing logistical and administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated background and interest in Japan
  • Word processing and Internet research skills
  • Strong research abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail & follow-through
  • Fluent Japanese language skills so that candidate can conduct research in Japanese

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail, Email or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Korea Studies

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with research assignments—focus will be primarily on Korea
  • Providing logistical and administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated background and interest in Korea
  • Word processing and Internet research skills
  • Strong research abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail & follow-through
  • Fluent Korean language skills are preferred so that candidate can conduct research in Korean

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail, Email or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Latin American Studies Internship

Length of internship: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, the Council takes no institutional positions on matters of policy. The Council carries out its mission by: maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with Council members to debate and discuss an debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling Council scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org

The Latin America program analyzes the dynamic relationships between the United States and the nations in the Western Hemisphere. Current projects focus on Brazil, Mexico, Globalization and Democracy, and Cuba.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Supporting research project focused on Brazil
  • Assisting with logistical support as needed
  • Compiling relevant policy contacts

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate student with a concentration on International Relations or Latin American Studies
  • English, Spanish and Portuguese word processing and internet research skills
  • Strong research & administrative skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail & follow-through

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume, cover letter and writing sample (maximum 3 pages and in English. An excerpt from a longer paper is acceptable.) INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS ANDTIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

  • Conducting research for the fellow's book project, articles, and reports
  • Providing briefs for the fellow on critical issues or events
  • Aiding with the logistical aspects of events
  • Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on Political Science and/or Middle East Politics
  • Knowledge of Arabic or Turkish a plus
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Flexibility and positive team player attitude
  • Excellent research skills
  • Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Renewing America

Department: Renewing America Intern - Studies

Semester: Summer 2012

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries, can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. The Council, which is headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, DC, does this by: convening meetings in New York, Washington and in other select American cities where senior government officials, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with Council members to debate and discuss the major foreign policy issues of our time; conducting a wide-ranging studies program where Council fellows produce articles and books that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; maintaining a diverse membership, including special programs to foster interest and expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; sponsoring independent task forces whose reports help set the public foreign policy agenda; and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council's website, www.cfr.org.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The main responsibilities of the interns will include (but are not limited to):

  • Researching topics in U.S. domestic and economic policies (see Renewing America program description at www.cfr.org)
  • Reading and summarizing academic papers
  • Compiling and analyzing data from a wide array of sources
  • Transcribing interviews
  • Proofreading publications
  • Aiding with the logistical aspects of events

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate student with strong background in economics and statistics
  • Willingness to learn
  • Previous internship or work experience
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility and positive team player attitude
  • Copy-editing skills and flexible schedule a plus

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: South Asia Studies

Semester: Summer 2012

The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, the Council takes no institutional positions on matters of policy. The Council carries out its mission by: maintaining a diverse membership, with special programs to promote interest and develop expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; convening meetings at its headquarters in New York and in Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, members of Congress, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with Council members to debate and discuss an debate major international issues; supporting a Studies Program that fosters independent research, enabling Council scholars to produce articles, reports, and books and hold roundtables that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; sponsoring Independent Task Forces that produce reports with both findings and policy prescriptions on the most important foreign policy topics; and providing up-to-date information and analysis about world events and American foreign policy on its website, CFR.org

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Research focus will be primarily on South Asia.
  • Responsible for web-based and academic research

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated background and interest in South Asia Studies and U.S. foreign policy
  • Word processing and Internet research skills
  • Strong research & administrative skills
  • Excellent attention to detail & follow-through
  • Enthusiastic attitude

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Meetings Program (off-site)

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

In the nation's capital, the Council's Washington Program provides a nonpartisan forum for informed foreign policy debate by bringing CFR members together with policymakers, world leaders, academic experts, and prominent thinkers to discuss a wide range of international issues. The off-site Meetings intern provides valuable support for the department in all aspects of meeting programming.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Staffing events: registering guests, ushering, and handling microphones.
  • Part-time schedule varying week to week, depending on meetings programming. Events typically take place in the early morning (8:00-9:30am), afternoon (12:00-1:30pm), and evening (6:00-7:30pm). There are generally two to three meetings per week. Total average on-site time is 5-7 hours per week.

Qualifications:

  • Academic major in international affairs, political science, regional studies, or economics is preferred, though students with a relevant academic, extracurricular or intellectual commitment to international affairs are encouraged to apply
  • Relevant experience in organizing events
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment
  • Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail, email or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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Summer

Type: Summer Internship

Department: Meetings Program (on-site)

Semester: Summer 2012

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

In the nation's capital, the Council's Washington Program provides a nonpartisan forum for informed foreign policy debate by bringing CFR members together with policymakers, world leaders, academic experts, and prominent thinkers to discuss a wide range of international issues. The Meetings intern provides valuable support for the department in all aspects of meeting programming.

The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with all facets of meeting organization, including drafting invitation and confirmation letters, compiling biographies, and making follow-up calls to member participants.
  • Providing Washington program staff with logistical support during event preparation.
  • Staffing events: registering guests, ushering, and handling microphones.
  • Under the direction of Washington Program staff, conducting research on current topics in U.S. foreign policy to help shape upcoming programs.
  • Assisting with document editing, compiling statistics, and database entry.

Qualifications:

  • Academic major in international affairs, political science, regional studies, or economics is preferred, though students with a relevant academic, extracurricular or intellectual commitment to international affairs are encouraged to apply
  • Relevant experience in organizing events
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment
  • Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please mail, E-mail or fax a resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resource Office at the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: January 2012

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