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Available Positions in New York or Washington, DC

Data Visuals Designer

CFR is seeking a data visuals designer/editor to join our team in New York City or Washington, DC. The data visuals designer will be responsible for creating charts, tables, maps, and informational graphics to include in articles and other publications and will contribute to visual storytelling projects. They will report to the Associate Director of Data Visualization and work collaboratively with the Digital Content team and staff across the organization.

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

Executive Assistant, Education

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

Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Director of Studies

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented executive assistant to support the Senior Vice President and Director of Studies (SVP, DOS). This role is essential in supporting the SVP, DOS with administrative tasks and priorities. The EA, SVP, DOS will play a key role in assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Studies department, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the smooth execution of projects.

Please note that the start date for this position would be in mid to late June 2025.

Analyst, Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

The Analyst will work in the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies (CGS), the part of the Studies department that focuses on the intersection of international economics and international relations. We expect that the analyst will report to and primarily collaborate with the senior fellow and director of international economics. The balance of their time will be spent working with other CGS fellows.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative, rigorous, quantitatively oriented mind to develop original ideas and to analyze important questions at the intersection of economic policy and foreign policy. Recent holders of the position have gone on to high-responsibility positions in the White House, in central banks, and in investment banking, as well as to top graduate school programs.

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.

Total Rewards Coordinator

The Total Rewards Coordinator provides general process and administrative support for the Total Rewards team as part of Human Resources. The coordinator supports benefits processes, compliance activities, system processes, metrics and analysis, and helps to improve procedures across the department. The coordinator ensures effective execution and compliance with CFR and regulatory guidelines, while creating a positive employee experience. This position will report to the Director, Total Rewards and will work closely and collaboratively with the Total Rewards team.

Executive Assistant, Digital Content

The Executive Assistant, Digital Content (EA, DC) will work as part of the Digital Content team, providing support to CFR’s Vice President and Chief Digital Content Officer (VP, CDCO) and assisting with greater departmental administrative tasks and priorities. The EA, DC will play a key role in assisting with the day-to-day operations of the digital department, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the smooth execution of projects aligned with the digital strategy. The EA, DC will serve as a main point of contact for Council counterparts and outside partners to the Digital Content department, routing inquiries and updates to the appropriate team members. The EA, DC will be required to be fully onsite to assist the VP, CDCO with significant projects. This position requires a high level of organization, proactivity, and attention to detail.

Program Assistant, New York Meetings

The Program Assistant will be a member of the Meetings Program, which brings major international and domestic officials, thought leaders, and other experts together with CFR members over the course of more than 200 meetings each year.

Associate Director, Foundations

The Associate Director, Foundations serves as the point person in the Development department to support CFR fellows in their fundraising efforts, establishing and managing effective pre-award strategies, systems, and processes. Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts and Development Strategy and working closely with the Vice President and Chief Development Officer and the rest of the Development team, the Associate Director, Foundations will manage the grant process, conduct prospect research, track and monitor prospect activity, coordinate proposal development, and cultivate collaborative working relationships between Development and Studies as well as with staff throughout the organization.

Deputy Director, Studies Operations

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 Director of Studies office manages and administers staffing, budgeting, and developing and implementing departmental procedures for the Studies Program. The deputy director will work under the direction of the senior vice president and the managing director for studies operations to help support the wide range of department activities.

Available Positions in Washington, DC

Research Associate, Global Economics

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.

Founded in 2000, the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations works to promote a better understanding among policymakers, academic specialists, and the interested public of how economic and political forces interact to influence world affairs.

The Research Associate will work under the direction of the Distinguished Fellow for Global Economic Policy and Director of the Greenberg Center on Geoeconomics.

Associate Director, Corporate Member Relations

Reporting to and working closely with the Managing Director, Corporate Member Relations, the Associate Director will ensure the highest level of corporate member interaction and will work on all matters related to corporate member relations, stewardship, retention, and business development.

Research Associate, Global Governance

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.

As part of the Studies Program, the research associate will support the work of the senior fellow for global governance.

Please note that this position will begin in summer 2025.

Library Assistant

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 timely delivery to CFR staff. Additionally, the Library Assistant contributes to various library projects, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the library's operations.

Research Associate, Southeast Asia and South Asia

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 support the senior fellow for Southeast Asia and South Asia, whose work examines U.S. policy toward Southeast Asia, South Asia, China, and Australia, as well as issues of democracy and autocracy globally. The research associate will also spend a portion of their time supporting the work of other fellows and programs within the Studies Program.

Program Coordinator, Washington Meetings

The Program Coordinator will be a member of the Meetings Program, which brings major international and domestic officials, thought leaders, and other experts together with CFR members over the course of more than 200 meetings each year.

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.

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