Council on Foreign Relations

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                    CFR.org

Length of Internship:      Fall 2010

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.

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
• Providing administrative support to CFR.org staff, including 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

• Candidates should be prepared to work at least three days per week in the fall or spring semesters, and full-time in the summer.

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Office of Communications

Length of internship:                     Fall 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 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 responsibilities 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
• Providing general administrative support

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

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                 Corporate Program

Length of internship:    Fall 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 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.

By providing administrative 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 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
• Assisting with general administrative duties as required

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

The intern will report to the Washington Director of Corporate Affairs.  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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                    Director of Studies Office

Length of Internship:               Fall 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):

• Assist with administrative and logistical duties, including processing financial vouchers and filing.
• Assist with the preparation of written materials, including word-processing, proofreading, and preparing mailings.
• Maintain various databases in Excel.
• Occasionally assist in gathering research materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student studying International Relations or related field
• Related administrative experience required
• Exposure to government, non-profit, or policy settings a plus, but not required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Internet research services and databases (Lexis Nexis or JSTOR a plus)

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:              Studies – Economic History

Length of Internship: Fall  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.

Our interns have the opportunity to attend many of the programs and seminars available to Council staff.  The Council holds a wide range of meetings throughout the year that interns may attend.  Human Resources also holds a brown bag luncheon series where interns and staff will gather to informally discuss foreign policy issues.  Brown bag luncheon’s and Council meetings are composed of a variety of speakers, from staff at the Council to outside foreign policy experts.

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 (but not limited to):

·        Serving as principal researcher for a book on the economic and diplomatic history of the 1920s, with emphasis on economics as well as politics. Assisting with research on issues in economic history, trade policy and foreign policy.

·        Providing administrative support, including maintaining files, assisting with phone calls, and scheduling appointments.

·        Assisting with distribution of CSR report.

·        Assisting with coordination of events including arranging mailings and providing other logistical support.

Qualifications

· Undergraduate or Graduate student with a concentration in International Relations, Economics, History or Political Science

·        Prior office or administrative experience strongly preferred.

·        Excellent understanding of topics in: trade formulation, foreign policy, US Presidential history, and financial markets

·        Excellent internet research skills. Flexible with using large databases and be able to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and database skills.  Prior experience with computing and producing basic statistical results.

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.  A minimum of 16 hours per week is required.

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.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                     Executive – Gelb Fellowship

Length of Internship:    Fall 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.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                       Fellowship Affairs

Length of internship:          Fall 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 Membership and Fellowship Affairs Department.  The intern will have the opportunity to gain an overview of the operations of the Council while gaining valuable work experience.  The intern will be providing administrative support for the membership application process and helping with the daily activities of the department as needed.

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

• Provide administrative support for Fellowship Affairs, specifically helping to coordinate the application process of the International Affairs Fellowship, Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship, Military Fellowship, and Nuclear Security Fellowship programs. For more information on the fellowship program, visit: http://stage.cfr.org/about/fellowships/
• Help with special projects
• Assist with the administration of fellowship meetings and events
• Provide support with updating fellowship website and related fellowship materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or a candidate for a BA with high academic achievement and concentration in international affairs, political science, or relevant field
• Office experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong MS Word, Excel and database skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible schedule

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                  Advertising - Foreign Affairs

Length of internship:     Fall 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.

Foreign Affairs magazine has an internship opening in the Advertising Department. The main responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

• Support the business side of the publication with design, marketing, and production dealines
• Assist with the new Foreign Affairs website, conduct competitive analysis, and participate in the marketing team
• Help plan and execute all aspects of Foreign Affairs LIVE, the bimonthly event series bringing authors and subscribers together for evenings of discussion
• Assist in editing letters and coordinating sponsored country sections with media partners
• Assist in coordinating new special sections conceived and executed in house
• Perform research for specific projects and make recommendations
• Participate in department meetings with respect to marketing, sales, production, and strategy
• Administrative support as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student or recent graduate with educational concentration in International Relations, Business, Marketing, or Communications
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, XP skills
• Experience with Creative Suite (especially InDesign) preferred.
• International Affairs and publishing interest/ background preferred
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Prior experience with proofreading, editing and online research preferred
• Attention to detail and strong follow through skill required

A modest stipend will be offered upon completion of internship.

Please email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter INCLUDING THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT AREA 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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Geoeconomics

Length of Internship:                    Fall 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 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
• Attending general Council meetings and other programs on foreign policy issues, as time permits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student with background in economics
• Excellent research skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Attention to detail
• 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.

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: July 2010

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Global Health – Studies

Length of Internship: Fall 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 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

·        Providing administrative support for Global Health Program Operations

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 work

·        Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

·        Flexibility and positive team player attitude

·        Strong proofreading, editing skills and attention to detail

·        Candidate should be prepared to work at least 2 days per week

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                      International Economics

Length of Internship:        Fall 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 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
• Assisting with administrative duties, including organizing meetings and managing distribution lists
• 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
• Candidates should be prepared to work between 20-24 hours per week

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.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Meetings Program

Length of Internship:   Fall 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 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

·        Assisting with general administrative support, such as filing and copying

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

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Membership

Length of internship:                     Fall 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 Membership Department.  The intern will have the opportunity to gain an overview of the operations of the Council while gaining valuable work experience.  The intern will provide support with the processing and editing of membership application materials, assist with preparations for committee meetings, in addition to help with the daily activities of the department as needed.

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

• Maintaining files and records related to membership applications.
• Providing administrative support to the department when necessary.

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
• Candidates should be prepared to work a minimum of 16 hours per week

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: National Program & Outreach

Length of Internship:  Fall 2010

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

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.
• Providing general administrative support to the department.

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.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                             Publications

Length of Internship:               Fall 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 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.

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 on CFR.org and partner websites
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on International Relations, Journalism, English, or History
• Excellent reading and writing skills
• Background in editing, writing, and research preferred
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; Photoshop a plus
• Strong attention to detail and personal initiative
• Ability to work under pressure, both independently and as a member of a team

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                 Strategic Planning

Length of Internship:              Fall 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 main responsibilities of the intern will include:

• Providing research, analysis and administrative and logistical support on tasks and projects related to strategic planning. (Possible additional projects related to Board of Trustees.)
• Editing and proof reading

Qualifications

• Educational concentration and demonstrated interest in international relations or a related field
• Related administrative experience (Front office/executive)
• Wel l established and demonstrated ability in research projects
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, with hours not to exceed 35 per week

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     CFR.org

Length of Internship:                    Fall 2010

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.

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
• Providing administrative support to CFR.org staff, including 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.
• Candidates should be prepared to work at least three days per week in the fall or spring semesters, and full-time in the summer.

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Office of Communications

Length of internship:                     Fall 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 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 responsibilities 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
• Providing general administrative support
• Assist with CFR's social media presence and strategy

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

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: July 2010

Council on Foreign Relations

Human Resources Office

1777 F Street NW, Washington DC 20006

Fax 202.509.8490

humanresources@cfr.org

www.cfr.org

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Studies- Europe Program

Length of Internship:                    Fall 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 Europe 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:

• 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

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: July 2010

Council on Foreign Relations

Human Resources Office

1777 F Street NW, Washington DC 20006

Fax 202.509.8490

humanresources@cfr.org

www.cfr.org

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                             Washington Initiatives

Length of Internship:               Fall 2010

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.

The Council has an internship available  with the VP for Washington Initiatives.  The intern will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the role of the U.S. Congress in the making of foreign policy while gaining valuable experience in the field of International Relations. 

The main responsibilities of the intern will include:

• Researching issues related to Congress and U.S. foreign policy and tracking related subjects in the news.
• Assisting with the preparation of written materials, including writing, editing, and proofreading articles and reports on a wide range of foreign policy issues.
• Administrative and 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 work 15 to 20 hours per week.

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

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: August 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     DC Program – External Affairs

Length of internship:                     Fall 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 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:

• Academic major in International Relations, U.S. Policy, International Realtions 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

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: July 2010

Council on Foreign Relations

Human Resources Office

1777 F Street NW, Washington DC 20006

Fax 202.509.8490

humanresources@cfr.org

www.cfr.org

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                                            Geoeconomics Intern - Studies

Length of internship:                                       Fall 2010

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.

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

• Providing administrative support for the production of the Geoeconomic Center's (GEC) publications, which include Council Special Reports, books, and the GEC's electronic newsletter.
• Proofreading publications and preparing marketing materials.
• Aiding with the logistical aspects of events

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on Political Science, International Trade, or Economics.
• Previous internship or work experience
• Editing skills are a plus
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Lotus Notes, previous work with HTML is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and positive team player attitude
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated interest in trade and economics
• Copy-editing skills and flexible schedule a plus

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     International Institutions and Global Governance

Length of Internship:                    Fall 2010

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 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 discuss and 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 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
• Providing logistical and administrative support for events as needed

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.

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: July 2010

Council on Foreign Relations

Human Resources Office

177 F Street NW

Washington DC 20006

humanresources@cfr.org

www.cfr.org

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                                            Japan Studies

Length of Internship:                                       Fall 2010

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 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 discuss and 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 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 & administrative abilities
• Excellent attention to detail & follow-through
• Fluent Japanese language skills so that candidate can conduct research in Japanese.

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: July 2010

                      INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Latin American Studies Internship

Length of internship:                     Fall 2010

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 address the causes and effects of widespread phenomena such as democratization, globalization, migration, and economic development on domestic politics, foreign relations, and transnational ties within the Western Hemisphere.

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

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

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 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: July 2010

Council on Foreign Relations

Human Resources Office

1777 F Street NW

Washington DC 20006

humanresources@cfr.org

www.cfr.org

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Middle East - Studies

Length of internship:                    Fall 2010

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) 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.  CFR, 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 CFR's website, www.cfr.org.

The Council has an internship available in the Studies Department – Middle East.  The intern will report to two senior fellows for the Middle East Program.  The intern 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):

• Conducting research for the fellows' publications
• Providing briefs for the fellows on critical issues or events
• Aiding with the logistical aspects of events
• Providing administrative support

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on Political Science and/or Middle Eastern History.
• Knowledge of Arabic 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

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: July 2010

Council on Foreign Relations

Human Resources Office

1777 F Street NW, Washington DC 20006

Fax 202.509.8490

humanresources@cfr.org

www.cfr.org

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     South Asia Studies

Length of internship:                     Fall 2010

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 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
• Assisting with logistical and administrative support as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                     Task Force Program

Length of Internship:    Fall 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 also publishes Independent Task Force reports.  Task Forces are convened to examine issues of current and critical importance to U.S. foreign policy. Chaired by prominent Americans, and diverse in backgrounds and perspectives, Task Forces aim to reach a meaningful consensus on policy through private and non-partisan deliberations. Task Force reports provide policymakers with a coherent framework for thinking about an issue, and a set of concrete judgments and recommendations

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

• Providing general research and administrative support to the Task Force Program
• Coordinating Task Force event logistics, including preparing invitations, corresponding with attendees, and preparing background papers and materials for distribution
• Editing, proofreading, and fact-checking drafts of Task Force reports
• Tracking Task Force activities for grant reports
• Processing invoices

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Academic major in International Relations/Political Science/related field of study; high academic achievement

• Excellent research skills
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills, especially knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work both independently and on a team
• High level of professionalism
• Prior internship experience a plus

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

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: July 2010

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department:                                     Meetings Program (off-site)

Length of Internship:                    Fall 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.

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

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: July 2010