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Program Specialist, Alumni Affairs
Position Summary The Program Specialist, Alumni Affairs supports the planning and execution of programs, communications, and events that keep alumni of the Stephen M. Kellen Term Member Program and International Affairs Fellowship Program engaged with the institution and one another. Working within
Deputy Director, Food Security
Overview 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
CFR Blavatnik Internship Program-Spring 2027
Overview 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
Reception and Operations Administrative Assistant
Position Summary The Reception and Operations Administrative Assistant is a cross-functional support role, working as a key communication link with CFR staff, members, speakers, applicants, event managers, and visitors, and provides administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance t
Reception and Operations Administrative Assistant
HR Operations Manager and Executive Assistant to the CHRO
Position Summary The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking an organized and proactive HR Operations Manager and Executive Assistant to the CHRO. In this dual-function role, this person will serve as a central coordination point for the HR department including triaging communications, ensurin
HR Operations Manager and Executive Assistant to the CHRO
Library Assistant
Position Summary The Library at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) offers comprehensive access to a wide range of books, journals, and databases to support the organization's research initiatives. The Library Assistant plays a crucial role in retrieving and managing these materials, ensuring tim
Research Associate, Energy and Climate
Position Summary CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, pub
Research Associate, Energy and Climate
Associate Director, Students and Educators Initiative, Outreach
Position Summary CFR Outreach works to raise the profile of CFR and develop relationships with communities across the United States. Current initiatives focus on college and university students, educators, and administrators; state and local officials; local journalists; and congregational leaders a
Associate Director, Students and Educators Initiative, Outreach
Executive Assistant, Richard Haass Center for Education
Position Summary The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented executive assistant to support the Vice President, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Richard Haass Center for Education. This role is essential in supporting the VP, DORHC with administra
Executive Assistant, Richard Haass Center for Education
Staff Writer/ Editor
Position Summary CFR is building its efforts to cover the news and create relevant content, and this hire will be central to that work. The Staff Writer-Editor monitors global developments, produces clear and timely foreign policy explainers for general audiences, and edits a range of CFR-produced c
Assistant Director, Defense and National Security Program
Position Summary CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, pub
Assistant Director, Defense and National Security Program
Managing Editor, Think Global Health
Position Summary CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program’s aim is to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing,
Programming Coordinator, Corporate and CEO Programs
Position Summary Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Programming, and working closely with the Associate Vice President and Associate Director, the Programming Coordinator provides critical research and programming administration support for all corporate programming to ensure team goals are
Member Relations Associate
Position Summary Sitting in the Corporate and CEO Programs department and reporting to the Associate Vice President, Member Relations, the program associate will support stewardship and the broader efforts of the department. This full-time position is based in CFR’s Washington, DC office at least th
Program Manager, Fellowship Affairs
Position Summary CFR’s Fellowship Program offers unique opportunities for mid-career and senior-career professionals focusing on international relations. The program affords fellows the opportunity to broaden their perspective of foreign affairs and to pursue proposed research, with a placement at C
Communications Specialist
Position Summary POSITION SUMMARY The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the planning and execution of earned media strategies for CFR’s Studies department, helping to advance the visibility of their work. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, t
Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications
Position Summary POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Vice President for Global Communications, the Director is responsible for helping craft and execute communications strategy for the Council’s president. In collaboration with the Executive Office, the Director will develop proactive plans to elevate
Executive Assistant, Development and Corporate/CEO Programs
Position Summary The Executive Assistant, Development and Corporate/CEO Programs (EA) will work as part of the Development and Corporate and CEO Programs teams, providing support to CFR’s VP and Chief Development Officer and VP of Corporate and CEO Programs (the principals) and assisting with team o
Executive Assistant, Development and Corporate/CEO Programs
Controller
Position Summary The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Controller who will provide strategic and operational leadership over CFR’s accounting, payroll, and accounts receivable/payable functions, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the organization’s financial records an
Video Producer
Position Summary The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Video Producer who will research, develop, and produce original video story concepts, from short-form documentaries to explainers and social video, in collaboration with CFR experts, writers, editors, and the production team. The V