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Fellow/ Senior Fellow for Climate Change Policy

The David Rockefeller Studies Program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking to hire a fellow or senior fellow for climate change, with the title depending on the successful candidate’s level of experience. The fellow will contribute to CFR’s Climate Realism Initiative. The fellow will be expected to conduct original research and writing on topics that may include the geopolitical, geoeconomic, or security implications of climate change and the transition to low-carbon energy as well as climate-oriented trade, technology, and industrial policy, with the goal of informing debates and making recommendations for U.S. foreign policy. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual looking to shape the conversation to prepare the United States for the grave threats posed by global climate change, navigate the opportunities and risks of the energy transition for U.S. interests, and develop pragmatic and realistic strategies to avert the worst potential impacts of climate change.

Available Positions in New York

Supervisor, Building Maintenance

The headquarters of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is housed in the historic landmark Harold Pratt Mansion and state-of-the-art Peterson Conference Center. This combined space is used for several hundred meetings a year.
The Supervisor, Building Maintenance will report to the Deputy Director, Building Operations and Engineering. The position will be responsible for managing daily maintenance and repair of all building systems and equipment, as well as for managing the maintenance of the facilities' overall appearance. This will include hands on maintenance and repair work on HVAC, boiler, heating, refrigeration, water, and energy systems, etc., managing vendor relations and preparing RFP’s and bid analysis and recommendations.

Director, Total Rewards

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the newly created Director, Total Rewards is responsible for the ongoing evaluation and administration of a comprehensive total rewards program that aligns with CFR’s organizational priorities. This position will manage all benefits and wellness programs, leave of absences, COBRA, and voluntary benefits for CFR. The Director, Total Rewards will be expected to keep a pulse on industry best practices and trends, considering solutions for CFR’s current and future organizational needs. The Director, Total Rewards will ensure the offerings are in compliance with relevant federal, state and city regulations.

Director, Talent and Compensation

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director, Talent and Compensation position will oversee all aspects of talent for CFR, understanding the organization’s complexities and nuanced roles, requiring experience with several markets. This role will focus on organizational talent strategy and the processes and infrastructure to attract and retain top talent at all levels. The Director must have a blend of strong operational and creative problem-solving abilities. This role will be a crucial link in connecting strategic HR initiatives with the broader organizational goals of the CFR leadership team.

Executive Assistant, Global Communications

The Executive Assistant, Global Communications (EA, GC) will work as part of the Communications team, providing support to CFR’s Vice President, Global Communications (VP, GC) and assisting with greater departmental administrative tasks and priorities. The EA, GC will serve as a main point of contact for Council counterparts and outside partners to the Communications department, routing inquiries and updates to the appropriate team members. The EA, GC will be required to be fully onsite to assist the VP, GC with significant projects. This position requires an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.

Executive Assistant, Human Resources

The Executive Assistant, Human Resources (EA, HR) will work as part of the Human Resources team, providing support to CFR’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and assisting with organizing team meetings and initiatives. The EA, HR will serve as a main point of contact in the HR department, triaging important updates to the appropriate team members. In addition, the EA, HR acts as a liaison between the various HR sub-groups and between offices. As the EA, HR is a key presence for the department, they will work full-time onsite in CFR’s New York offices. This position requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality and the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally.

Research Associate, Asia Studies

As part of the Studies Program, the research associate will spend half of his/her time supporting the fellow for Asia studies. The research associate will also support the work of other fellows and programs within the Studies Program.

Advertising Operations Associate, Foreign Affairs

Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

The Advertising Operations Associate will support all aspects of Foreign Affairs Print and Digital advertising sales. This role is an excellent opportunity to work at a venerable magazine and learn marketing and sales processes from beginning to end. We are looking for someone who is extremely organized, has strong communication skills and has experience with Google Ad Manager. Role reports into Advertising Director.

Research Associate, Africa Policy Studies

The Research Associate will work under the direction of the Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. foreign policy with respect to political and security issues, civil society, democracy, corruption, and religion in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Program Assistant, Corporate Affairs

The Program Assistant will support the work of the Corporate Affairs department, which administers the Corporate Program and is the Council’s primary point of contact with the private sector. The Corporate Program raises $6 million through its membership program, which offers a forum for executives from approximately 120 leading global business and financial firms to explore issues at the nexus of business and foreign policy. The Program Assistant will spend half of his/her time supporting the Managing Director of CEO Programs. The Program Assistant will also support the work of the Corporate Program, supporting the Managing Director of Corporate Member Relations and will ensure the highest level of corporate member interaction.

Associate Editor, Foreign Affairs

Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

Foreign Affairs is looking for a associate editor to join our editorial team. This position is located in New York on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s hybrid schedule is subject to change.

Senior Editor, Foreign Affairs

Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

Foreign Affairs is looking for a senior editor to join our editorial team. This position is located in New York on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s hybrid schedule is subject to change.

Deputy Editor, Foreign Affairs

Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

Foreign Affairs is looking for a deputy editor to join our editorial team. This position is located in New York on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s hybrid schedule is subject to change.

Associate Director/Deputy Director, Foreign Affairs Media Relations

CFR’s Global Communications and Media Relations team works to promote CFR and Foreign Affairs content, activities, and experts via outreach to the media.

CFR is seeking to hire an associate director (or deputy director, depending upon experience). This role is responsible for media relations efforts for Foreign Affairs magazine and its website, ForeignAffairs.com. The position will work closely with the media relations coordinator for Foreign Affairs. The position reports to CFR's vice president, Global Communications, with close coordination with the editors and staff of Foreign Affairs. The position is hybrid, based at CFR’s headquarters in New York City.

Research Associate, History and Foreign Policy

The research associate will work under the direction of the senior fellow for history and foreign policy. This position is based in CFR’s New York office on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid status as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days when all staff are required to be onsite.

Assistant Director, Corporate Member Relations

The assistant director will support the work of the Corporate Affairs department, which administers the Corporate Program and is the Council’s primary point of contact with the private sector. The Corporate Program raises over $6 million through its membership program, which offers a forum for executives from approximately 100 leading global businesses to explore issues at the nexus of business and foreign policy.

Reporting to and working closely with the Managing Director, Corporate Member Relations, the assistant director will ensure the highest level of corporate member interaction. Qualified candidates will have related experience that requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, sound judgment, and the highest level of discretion

Available Positions in Washington, DC

Research Associate, Digital and Cyberspace Policy

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, publications, public outreach, and discussions. The research associate will work under the direction of the senior fellow for digital and cyberspace policy.

Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow

The David Rockefeller Studies Program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking to hire a Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow. The fellow will be expected to conduct original research on nuclear security policy, which includes nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and nuclear weapons, and as it relates to nuclear security, nuclear energy. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual looking to shape new thinking and creative policy solutions on the spread of nuclear weapons to unstable and hostile states, the collapse of arms control and risk of conflict between nuclear-armed nations, the importance of nuclear weapons in great power competition, and the impact of new technologies such as AI and quantum on the nuclear balance.

Associate Director/Deputy Director, Media Relations

CFR’s Global Communications team works to promote CFR and Foreign Affairs content, activities, and experts via outreach to the media.

CFR’s Communications team is seeking to hire an associate or deputy director, depending on job experience. This role is responsible for leading media relations efforts to promote CFR publications, initiatives, and experts. The position will work closely with the managing director and communications coordinator in DC and with the communications team in NY. The position reports to the vice president of Global Communications.

Deputy Director, Corporate Member Relations

The Deputy Director, Corporate Member Relations will support the work of the Corporate Affairs department, which administers the Corporate Program and is the Council’s primary point of contact with the private sector. The Corporate Program raises over $6 million through its membership program, which offers a forum for executives from approximately 120 leading global businesses to explore issues at the nexus of business and foreign policy.

The Deputy Director will report directly to the Managing Director, Corporate Member Relations, and work closely with others in the Corporate Affairs department and across the Council. This position will work on all matters related to corporate member relations, stewardship, retention, and business development.

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