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  Career Opportunities at the Council on Foreign Relations

  Current Openings

  Below are links to current openings at the Council on Foreign Relations. The Council updates this section on a weekly basis. The Council on Foreign Relations also offers internships for college and graduate students focusing on international relations who are considering a career in foreign policy or a related field.

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  • Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing
  • Program Assistant, Membership, Fellowship, and Corporate Affairs
  • Program Assistant, National Program and Outreach
  • Web Support Associate

   

   

   

  New York

  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

  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
  Title: Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing
  Full Time
  Department: Communications
  

  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

   

  Title:                     Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing

  Salary:                  Based on experience and education

  Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is the leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. The headquarters is in New York City, with a dynamic office in the nation's capital, and programs nationwide. The Council's 4,000+ members are prominent leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. The Council 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 the Council's award-winning website, CFR.org.

  The Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing is responsible for coordinating CFR book marketing strategy as well as media relations for CFR as a whole.  The department is responsible for positioning and promoting CFR via the full spectrum of media, marketing, and public relations.

  The major responsibilities of this position will include:

  • Working directly with CFR departments on books by CFR scholars.
  • Managing internal and external promotional efforts for CFR books.
  • Developing and implementing overall media strategy with the Vice President, scholars, and publishers, while working directly with publisher on press outreach and bookings.
  • Drafting book press releases, pitching op-eds timed to release and to relevant news sources, and working directly with scholars on media training and talking points.
  • Creating and executing social media campaigns.
  • General departmental support including drafting press releases, executing press outreach, placing op-eds, setting up media conference calls or briefing, and responding to inquiries for institutional publications such as the annual report.
  • Handling NYC OTR events, including writing and sending media advisories, registering press, and managing press at events.
  • Fielding press calls, building targeted press lists, and posting CFR content on the website.

  Position Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
  • Degree in Communications, International Relations, or related field with proven knowledge of current American foreign policy and international affairs issues.
  • Excellent written and communication skills and strong experience with both writing and copy editing.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and toward the organization's strategic goals.

  • Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, database management, and Social Media websites.

  • Candidates must be flexible, proactive, organized, and able to function in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Candidates must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours when necessary.

  Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

   

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  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

  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
  Title: Program Assistant, Membership, Fellowship, and Corporate Affairs
  Full Time
  

  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

  Title: Program Assistant, Membership, Fellowship, and Corporate Affairs

  Location: New York, NY

  Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is the nation's premier foreign policy organization. It is dedicated to improving understanding of U.S. foreign policy. CFR does this by convening events with prominent world leaders, through cutting-edge research, through publishing the preeminent foreign policy publication, Foreign Affairs, and through its award-winning website, cfr.org, considered one of the best resources for on-line foreign policy information. CFR is headquartered in New York with a new state-of-the-art office in Washington, D.C., located only two blocks from the White House.

   

  CFR has approximately 200 Corporate member companies and 4,000 individual members, including top government officials, renowned scholars, and prominent business leaders.  CFR also hosts a number of fellowship programs for foreign policy professionals.

  The Program Assistant will work across the Membership, Fellowship, and Corporate Affairs Department (MFCA), reporting to the Business Manager. The principal responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Serving as the initial point of contact for CFR members, both corporate and individual, via phone and email, with responsibility for answering general requests for information and processing responses to meeting invitations
  • Managing database of member contacts and developing improved guidelines for data input to ensure accurate reporting and statistics
  • Working closely with team members in support of overall MFCA departmental priorities, providing administrative support and contributing to team dynamic
  • Assisting with preparations and staffing annual corporate conference, committee meetings, and other events
  • Undertaking special projects, such as research and archiving
  • Compiling corporate and membership marketing packets

  Preferred Qualifications

  • BA in international relations or related field with high academic achievement and interest in current foreign policy issues
  • Strong related experience, including database management and administrative experience
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines with a positive attitude
  • Detail oriented, self-starter with the ability to work effectively both independently and on a team
  • Excellent customer service and telephone skills, mature and professional manner, and ability to communicate with high level members
  • Strong written communication skills, including editing and proofreading
  • Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and advanced skills such as mail merge
  • Availability to work flexible hours as necessary

  Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above contact information.  PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

   

  Posted: October 2009

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  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

  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
  Title: Program Assistant, National Program and Outreach
  Full Time
  Department: National Program and Outreach
  

  Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) 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 4,300+ 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, www.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 major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):
  

  • Assisting with logistics of planning and implementing National Program events and the annual National Conference, including tracking responses and participation, preparing rosters, preparing mailings of meeting and conference materials, researching background materials, drafting thank you notes, and updating meeting records
  • Assisting with logistics for the National Program Conference Call Series and teleconferences of New York and Washington, DC meetings, including tracking responses and participation, preparing rosters, staffing calls, and drafting thank you notes
  • Maintaining database of contacts
  • Providing other general logistical and project support to department and contributing to team dynamic

  Job Requirements:

  • Strong related experience, including logistical and administrative experience in program and/or event planning
  • BA in international relations or related field with high academic achievement and knowledge of current foreign policy issues
  • Team player with ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to multi-task, demonstrate flexibility, and meet demanding deadlines with a positive attitude
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong proofreading and editing skills
  • Strong MS Word, Excel, and database skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, as necessary

  Qualified candidates should email or fax a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer.

   

  Posted: October 2009

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  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

  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
  Title: Web Support Associate
  Salary: upper 30's, based on education and experience
  Full Time
  

  Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in NY, offices in Washington, D.C., and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy.  The Council's 4000+ members are the leading scholars and practitioners in international affairs and foreign policy. The Council also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues. The Council is host to the widest possible range of views, but an advocate of none.

   Join a seven-person website management team as the Web Support Associate. Your work will contribute to the smooth functioning of www.foreignaffairs.com and www.cfr.org. The position affords an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in Web project management, Web marketing, or Web technical administration. 

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

  • Provide first-line support for CFR staff that uses the two different Web Content Management Systems.
  • Perform training for: content authoring and publishing; creating graphics, photos, and charts; e-newsletter production.
  • Orient new CFR staff members on website operations and protocols.
  • Administer CMS accounts and assign privilege levels.
  • Create and maintain user-facing e-documentation, such as CMS training materials, on internal wikis.
  • Monitor site traffic daily and compile Web analytics reports.
  • Help launch new site features by performing quality-assurance testing.
  • Assist with departmental administration, such as bookkeeping, as needed.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree; majors such as computing, communications, international relations, or digital design preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
  • Analytic mindset and resourceful, methodical problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in international relations, digital publishing/journalism, or e-marketing. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical matters to persons without technical backgrounds, and the ability to write clear step-by-step instructions for technical tasks. 

  Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at humanresources@cfr.org.  PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL.  The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.               

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