Council on Foreign Relations

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:  Studies, Center for Preventive Action

Length of Internship:   Spring 2010

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

• Providing research, analysis, and administrative support on CPA projects related to capacity building for preventive action. Possible additional projects related to national security policy.
• Helping with final-stage editing and proof-reading of fellow's book.
• Assisting in administrative and logistical tasks supporting the CPA New York team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student with background in international relations, political science, or peace and conflict studies. 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
• Candidates should be prepared to work full-time

A modest stipend will be offered upon completion of 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.

Posted: February 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:     Studies- U.S. Foreign Policy Intern

Length of Internship: Spring 2010

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 Council has an internship available in the Studies Department.  The intern will report to a Senior Fellow who specializes in U.S. Foreign Policy 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 for the preparation of op-ed pieces, articles and speeches on foreign policy issues.

·        Assisting with coordination of events including arranging mailings, corresponding with speakers and presiders, 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 or a related field

·        Proven interest and understanding of U.S. Foreign Policy issues

·        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

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.

Posted: January 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: U.S. Foreign Policy: Political and Economic Development in the Middle East

Length of Internship: Spring 2010

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 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 main responsibilities of the intern will include:

• Assisting with fact-checking and research for an upcoming book, including work with Arabic sources, if possible.
• Assisting with the preparation of written materials, including word-processing, proofreading, preparing mailings, and distribution.
• Assisting with coordination of events including arranging mailings, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support.
• Providing administrative support, including maintaining files, assisting with phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
• Attending general Council meetings and other programs on foreign policy issues, as time permits.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate with an educational concentration in International Relations, Political Science, Gender Studies, Anthropology, Middle East Studies or Women's Studies
• Proficiency in Arabic and/or other Middle Eastern languages preffered but not required.
• 16 hours a week preferred.
• Strong administrative, organizational and communication skills
• Excellent internet research skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and database skills

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT AREA 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.

Posted: December 2009