Research Associate, Global Economics

Overview

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office 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 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs , the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

Position Summary

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. This position will be based in CFR’s Washington 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 where all staff are required to be onsite.

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

• Coordinate 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
• Provide administrative support, including managing the director’s schedule
• Assist with managing budgets, including preparing budgets, tracking monthly statements, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Assist the director with building and maintaining the Center's digital content, including website, social media, etc.
• Research specific areas as requested by the distinguished fellow, for articles, reports, and other publications.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• BA degree in international relations, economics, political science, or related field with strong academic credentials
• 1+ year(s) related administrative and/or internship experience.
  
  

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven interest in international economic issues
• Administrative and/or internship experience
• Strong research, proofreading, and editing skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel, and preferably experience with ProQuest and similar research databases
• Excellent social media communication skills.
  
  

Required Application Materials

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $55,000 – $58,000, depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
  
  

About CFR

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.