Ambassador Robert D. Blackwill at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a research associate for U.S. foreign policy to work at the Council's New York office. The job description is below. Interested candidates should apply at this link.
The Council’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, publications, public outreach, and discussions.
The Research Associate will work under the direction of Ambassador Robert D. Blackwill, the Henry A. Kissinger Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):
• Providing administrative support to the fellow, including managing complex travel itineraries, coordinating with external organizations, handling correspondence, and responding to requests for information
• Conducting research on specific topics as requested by the fellow
• Coordinating events and meetings, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
• Assisting in managing the program’s finances, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Providing support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request
Qualifications
• BA in International Relations, Political Science, or other similar field with a superb undergraduate academic record. Master’s preferred but not required.
• Detailed knowledge of current issues in American foreign policy
• One or more year(s) related experience
• Exceptional organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks independently and under deadlines
• Strong research skills and ability to perform well on highly varied assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.
The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.