Title: Assistant to the Vice President, Membership, Corporate, and International

Salary: Based on education and experience

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is one of the nation's leading foreign policy membership organizations. It is dedicated to being a resource to help improve understanding of the foreign policy issues and choices facing the United States and other countries. CFR does this by convening a high volume of events with prominent world leaders, through cutting-edge research, and through publishing the preeminent U.S. foreign policy publication, Foreign Affairs.

The core constituency of CFR is its individual and corporate membership. There are currently over 4,300 individual members and over 200 corporate member companies. The assistant will work as the right hand to the vice president, who heads the individual and corporate membership programs, and develops CFR's international activities.

Qualified candidates will have related experience that required excellent judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize. The major responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):

• Providing administrative support for the vice president, including handling of phone lines and mail, managing calendar, and making travel arrangements
• Drafting internal memos and other correspondence
• Proofreading departmental documents and external correspondence
• Assist with the on boarding of new MCI staff, coordinating closely with the Business Manager and HR
• Planning the MCI monthly meetings and retreats, including logistics, speakers, and editing team strategy documents
• Coordinating various departmental submissions, including a weekly report for the president and quarterly Board updates
• Preparing and coordinating background materials needed for external and internal meetings
• Help maintain the MCI department intranet page and other online resources
• Acting as a liaison between the vice president and departmental staff – prioritizing needs and flagging deadlines
• Assisting with coordination of committee meetings and staffing corporate member events
• Drafting and submitting invoice and reimbursement documents
• Serve as a backup to managing departmental communications and processing membership dues during periods of high volume

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years experience providing administrative support to a senior executive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Exceptional proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Suite and database
• Proven experience working with high level contacts
• Experience in logistical aspects of program planning preferred
• Flexible, dynamic, results-oriented individual who enjoys working on a team
• BA in related field with high academic credentials, and interest in current foreign policy issues

The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including generous leave policies and health insurance programs, an on-site fitness center, and professional development training.

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 February 2012

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: February 2012

Title: Associate Director, Communications and Marketing

Salary: Based on experience and education

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office 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 4,000+ 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 its award-winning website, CFR.org.

Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is published by CFR, and is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published in 190 countries and 5 languages.

The Associate Director is part of the Communications and Marketing team that is responsible for positioning and promoting CFR, with a focus on the media relations efforts for Foreign Affairs magazine and its website, ForeignAffairs.com. The major responsibilities of this position will include:

• As part of the Communications and Marketing team, develop and implement media, communications, and marketing strategies for CFR and its products.
• Working closely with Foreign Affairs business and editorial staff, managing the communications and media relations for Foreign Affairsprint and online content, including tracking impact/results.
  • Coordinate marketing and strategy meetings for each issue, special sections, e-books, and other products.
  • Execute targeted press campaigns on print and web-only content.
  • Leverage the profile and reach of Foreign Affairs authors and editorial staff by arranging broadcast and other press opportunities.
  • Develop and implement social media outreach campaigns.
  • Coordinate with the Foreign Affairs business staff to improve coverage in high-end trade media.
  • Develop leads for media and content partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of related experience in media relations
• Proven knowledge of and interest in current U.S. foreign policy and international affairs issues
• Excellent written and communication skills, including extensive experience writing press releases and copy editing

• Experience developing and implementing social media strategies
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and database management
• Candidates must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours when necessary

• Degree in Communications, International Affairs, or related field

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

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.

Posted: January 2012

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

Posted: January 2012

Location: New York, New York

Salary: Based upon education and experience

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office 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 4,000+ 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 its award-winning website, CFR.org.

CFR's Library and Research Services department seeks a versatile and creative information professional to join us as we begin to integrate the library's digital research collections with the institution's strategic enterprise content management (ECM) plan. The institution is moving to a SharePoint environment, conducting content audits, reviewing information architecture, and creating taxonomies that will underpin administrative and research processes. We are looking for a Deputy Director that can contribute traditional information management skills— content organization and classification, document management, metadata and taxonomy, digital asset and records management—to the plan for organizing and governing enterprise-wide content. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide leadership in the application of information management and retrieval techniques to enterprise content and ensure that record management practices of CFR meet compliance standards for non-profit organizations. Participate in establishing and evolving taxonomy structures for CFR enterprise content management systems.
• Develop the annual budget requests for both operating and capital budgets; monitor monthly reports of activity from the Finance department; prepare the midyear budget review; prepare special reports and projections as needed.
• Prepare proposals for testing new research services, including content evaluation and comparative operating costs; review vendor contracts and participate in negotiations; monitor contracts with vendors and print subscriptions; implement approved systems.
• Coordinate development and planning for library automation, bibliographic control, and access to research materials; work with IS staff to optimize use of internal databases and contracted research services system wide.
• Coordinate collection development. Monitor changes in online and internet publishing and relate findings to CFR research and management needs; make resource allocation recommendations that maximize effectiveness of expenditures. Evaluate options for print vs. online, purchase-on-request vs. subscriptions, and expense sharing options.
• Provide general and in-depth reference services and consultation on CFR research projects. Work with colleagues to develop library's research web sites and design information delivery programs that support CFR projects and administrative processes. Oversee reference service policies and research services training for Council staff.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning and the evaluation of the library's research services.
• Supervise staff and manage the work of the department in the absence of the Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science, Information Management, or Knowledge Management.
• 5-7 years of professional library management experience in a complex academic, non-profit, or business environment.
• Experience with information/knowledge management projects that developed robust research and information environments in one or more organizations. Working knowledge of information management principles, techniques, and technology for classification, preservation, search and records retention in both print and digital formats. Demonstrated skill in building taxonomies, controlled vocabulary and creating keywords.
• Experience in financial budgeting and reporting, including strong analytical skills to monitor and manage research databases and research services for the organization.
• Ability to approach projects in a practical and entrepreneurial manner, with strong creative, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to implement technological innovations to facilitate and improve library research analysis /delivery and to create reporting tools to assess research services.
• A management and operating style suited to work in a small office setting, with limited staff support, where teamwork is highly valued. Ability to direct and evaluate the work of others and help them to grow as professionals.
• Professional, network building, and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide range of diverse individuals and groups. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey complex processes in clear and simple terms.
• Proficient in the use of technology in all facets of work including standard office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with integrating library and research services into a SharePoint environment. Extensive experience with SharePoint as a content management tool. Applicants with AIIM, ARMA, or ECM certifications highly desirable.
• Demonstrated considerable experience in several of the following areas related to information management:
• drafting information management strategies and/or roadmaps
• developing information and records management policies and procedures
• creating records retention schedules
• creating and applying taxonomies and/or classification schemes in an electronic environment
• developing and rolling out ECM communications and training
• Second Masters Degree in international affairs, economics, or political science highly desirable.

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.

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

Posted: January 2012

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office 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 4,000+ 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 its award-winning website, CFR.org.

Join CFR's website management team as the Front-End Web Developer for the world's most influential foreign-policy think tank and publisher. Your work will contribute to the smooth operations and ongoing development of www.cfr.org and www.foreignaffairs.com and their mobile versions. In this position you will be an active member of multiple project teams, participating in the full life cycle of new development initiatives, and working with outside vendors, both creative and technical, as required.

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

• Creating serviceable (basic) wireframes and visual comps as needed
• Maintain and enhance existing front-end scripts and applications
• Conducting ongoing tests to ensure correct cross-platform rendering for browsers and email clients
• Optimizing markup, scripts, and images (minification, CSS sprites, etc.)
• Working with Help Desk team as necessary to troubleshoot user-facing issues
• Ensuring that the sites comply with CFR's brand guidelines and site Style Guide
• Ensuring that the sites comply with Web standards (W3C, WHATWG, etc.) and best practices
• Creating pertinent documentation on the institutional wiki

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum two years' experience as a front-end Web developer
• Deep understanding of software UI and Web UX fundamentals and current best practices
• Proficiency with XHTML, DOM Level 3, CSS2; familiarity with CSS3, HTML5
• Proficiency with Ajax, JQuery, JSON, ActionScript, and basic APIs for XML Web services
• Proficiency with server-side template engines
• Familiarity with PHP and SQL

Additional Desired Skills:

• "Responsive design," i.e. UX for mobile devices and touch interfaces
• Experience with SASS and CSS frameworks like Blueprint
• Crafting E-commerce experiences (e.g., implementing purchasing workflows)
• In general condense the qualifications and desired skills please

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.

Posted: November 2011

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: November 2011

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Senior Fellow, International Economics

Location: New York City or Washington, DC

Salary: Based on education and experience

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent national membership organization, publisher of Foreign Affairs, 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 aims to deepen its commitment to the increasingly important issues at the intersection of international relations and international economics by recruiting a policy-focused macroeconomist who can apply the analytical tools of the discipline to questions faced by decision makers in the private sector and government. The macroeconomist could come to CFR either on an open-ended, full-time basis or for a defined period, such as a one- or two-year sabbatical.

The research focus of the macroeconomist would shift with events, but illustrative examples based on today's environment might include:

• The turmoil in the eurozone, including questions relating to the cost/benefit facing key European countries as they debate whether to retain the common currency or support new forms of economic integration.
• The fiscal and economic-competitiveness challenge facing the United States.
• Threats to the status of the U.S. dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency.
• The general loss of dynamism in mature industrial democracies and the challenge to globalization presented by rising powers that may wish to play by different rules.

The macroeconomist should be versatile enough to contribute to the work of CFR via:

• Long-form writing, e.g., books , scholarly articles, and contributions to journals such as Foreign Affairs.
• Short-form commentary, e.g., newspaper op-eds, radio and TV appearances, and other efforts to influence a broad audience.
• CFR programming, including meetings, roundtables, and briefings to corporate leaders, government officials, and the media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Economics.
• Experience of working in government, multilateral institutions, or the markets.
• An ability to combine depth of scholarship with breadth of outreach.
• Strong writing credentials

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.

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: November 2011

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent national membership organization, publisher of Foreign Affairs, 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 aims to deepen its commitment to the increasingly important issues at the intersection of international relations and international economics by recruiting a policy-focused macroeconomist who can apply the analytical tools of the discipline to questions faced by decision makers in the private sector and government. The macroeconomist could come to CFR either on an open-ended, full-time basis or for a defined period, such as a one- or two-year sabbatical.

The research focus of the macroeconomist would shift with events, but illustrative examples based on today's environment might include:

• The turmoil in the eurozone, including questions relating to the cost/benefit facing key European countries as they debate whether to retain the common currency or support new forms of economic integration.
• The fiscal and economic-competitiveness challenge facing the United States.
• Threats to the status of the U.S. dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency.
• The general loss of dynamism in mature industrial democracies and the challenge to globalization presented by rising powers that may wish to play by different rules.

The macroeconomist should be versatile enough to contribute to the work of CFR via:

• Long-form writing, e.g., books , scholarly articles, and contributions to journals such as Foreign Affairs.
• Short-form commentary, e.g., newspaper op-eds, radio and TV appearances, and other efforts to influence a broad audience.
• CFR programming, including meetings, roundtables, and briefings to corporate leaders, government officials, and the media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Economics.
• Experience of working in government, multilateral institutions, or the markets.
• An ability to combine depth of scholarship with breadth of outreach.
• Strong writing credentials

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.

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: November 2011