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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: Chief Financial Officer
Full Time
Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is the leading independent national membership organization and 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 where prominent thinkers debate and discuss the major issues of our time, conducting a wide-ranging studies program, publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy, maintaining a diverse membership, sponsoring independent task forces, and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council’s website, cfr.org.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic management and oversight of all financial, investing, budgeting, cost containment, risk management, and accounting activities of the Council. A member of the senior management team, this individual will work in partnership with theCOO and other Council leadership. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be a confident, high-energy, and articulate leader with excellent technical financial skills and a career path that has culminated in a senior financial position at an organization of similar size and complexity.
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified candidates should email or fax a resume and cover letter to:
Korn/Ferry International
Attn: Cheri Griffin
1700 K Street, NWm Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
Fax: 202-822-8127
Posted: May 2008
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: Deputy Director, Membership & Fellowship Affairs
Salary: Based on education and experience
Full Time
Department: Membership & Fellowship Affairs
The Council on Foreign Relations is the nation's premier foreign policy membership organization. The Council has approximately 4,400 individual and 250 Corporate members, which are the core constituency of the organization. It is dedicated to being a resource for the members and the broader foreign policy community on the international relations challenges facing the United States and other countries. The Council does this 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 for on-line foreign policy information.
The Council sponsors several prestigious annual fellowship programs. These include the International Affairs Fellowship program designed to advance the professional development of outstanding foreign policy professionals, the Edward R. Murrow Fellowship designed for foreign correspondents or editors of international news, and the Military Fellowships designed for outstanding officers from the various branches of the Military.
The Deputy Director for Membership and Fellowship Affairs will work directly with the Vice President on all aspects of managing the work of the department.The principal responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Preferred Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should email 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: June 2008
Posted: June 2008
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 Associate, National Program
Full Time
Department: National Program & Outreach
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. The Council’s 4300+ members are 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
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 among CFR members and to extend CFR’s outreach 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):
Job Requirements:
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: July 2008
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 Producer
Full Time
Department: Web Management and Development
A superb opportunity to extend two globally influential websites into digital media and rich Internet applications. Join a website management team of six persons as a Producer/Project Manager at the world's most prestigious foreign-policy think tank. Manhattan location, excellent benefits, stimulating work environment, and inspiring mission.
The responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:
Preferred Qualifications:
The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including generous leave policies (“Summer Fridays” in July and August), excellent health insurance and annuity program, an on-site fitness center, and professional development training.
Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter with salary requirements 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 diverse backgrounds.
Posted: August 2008
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: Associate Director, Communications and Marketing
Full Time
The Communications & Marketing office works to promote and publicize the Council’s scholars, programs, and publications. The Associate Director of Communications & Marketing, Washington, is part of a team that is responsible for positioning and promoting the Council via a wide spectrum of media, marketing, and communications channels.
The major responsibilities of this position will include:
· Developing and implementing media, communications, and marketing strategies for the Council.
· Writing press releases, media guides, newsletter stories, and other content.
· Assessing and developing departmental workflow procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
· Building upon departmental procedures designed to enhance collaboration and consistency between Washington and New York operations.
· Supervising a departmental assistant.
· Managing on-the-record events, publication rollout events, and press briefings in Washington.
· Managing marketing and press outreach for Council publications.
· Acting as liaison for Washington-based press, including fielding journalists’ requests for experts.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Related experience in communications, journalism, or related field.
· Related management and supervisory experience, including experience developing effective workflow processes.
· Degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
· Proven knowledge of current U.S. foreign policy and international affairs issues.
· Outstanding written and communication skills and experience, including copy editing skills.
· Experience and familiarity with Washington-based press strongly preferred.
· Proven ability to work effectively and proactively in a fast-paced team environment.
· Candidates must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours when necessary.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today. It is committed to a balanced life for its staff, and offers generous leave policies and health insurance programs, and professional development training.
Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter along with salary requirements 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.
Posted: September 2008
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