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

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations 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. The Council’s 4000+ 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.

The Council’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.

Each year, the Chiefs of Staff of the Army and the Air Force, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps nominate an outstanding officer from their respective services as a candidate for a Military Fellowship. The program enables the officers selected to broaden their understanding of foreign relations by spending a year in residence at the Council's headquarters in New York. Fellows participate in Council programs, meet with Council members and staff, and engage in studies in conjunction with the Council's Studies Program. They also assist in arranging several politico-military trips for Council members during the year. As part of the Studies Program, the Research Associate will support the activities of the Director of the Military Fellows Program and the Military Fellows. The major responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing logistical support to the Director and Fellows, handling correspondence, scheduling, and responding to requests for information
• 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, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Drafting, editing, and proofreading written material, including speeches, meeting summaries, memos, and summaries of research findings
• Providing research assistance and tracking news and data sources on requested foreign policy issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in International Relations, or related field, with strong academic credentials
• Familiarity or experience with the U.S. Military
• 1 or more year(s) related administrative experience
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Strong organizational, and program planning skills
• 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 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: June 2008