Research Associate at the Council on Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10065
FAX: (212) 434-9893
humanresources@cfr.org
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Research Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy

Location: Washington, DC

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, 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 4000+ 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 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, publications, public outreach, and discussions.

As part of the Studies Program, the research associate will support the work of the Whitney Shepardson Senior Fellow, focusing on European affairs and transatlantic relations, U.S. foreign policy and grand strategy, and other issues along with short-term assignments as requested by the Studies Program.

The major responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing research for books, articles, book chapters, and other publications, as requested
• Providing logistical and administrative support, handling correspondence, scheduling, and responding to requests for information
• Substituting for a staff member who is out of the office, and/or assisting a program that is working on a deadline or preparing for a large event
• Tracking news and data sources
• Assisting with the proofreading and editing of articles, book chapters, and other written material
• Coordinating events, including preparing invitations, travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
• Managing budgets, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information and writing reports and requests, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or MA in International Affairs, or a related field, with strong academic credentials
• One or more year(s) related experience
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word and the Internet 

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department, preferably via email to 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.