Program Coordinator, U.S. Foreign Policy
About The Position
As part of the Studies Program, the program coordinator will support the work of a major research initiative focused on the future of American strategy. This full-time position is based in CFR’s Washington, DC, 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): Assist initiative leadership in researching, preparing, drafting, and editing articles, op-eds, policy briefs, data interactives, congressional testimony, magazine submissions, newsletters, and other written material, Coordinate logistical and day-to-day administrative support for the initiative, including study groups and meetings, publications, budget, and staff collaboration, Coordinate events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support, Collaborate with a dynamic team of CFR colleagues on the editing, writing, layout, and promotion of a series of essays on the future of American strategy, Provide oversight of program grants in coordination with other departments, including drafting grant proposals and reports, budget management, and tracking deliverables, Provide support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or a similar field, with high academic achievement.
- A minimum of three years related work experience required.
- Detailed knowledge of current issues in U.S. foreign policy and global politics
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred but not required.
- Editorial experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist initiative leadership in researching, preparing, drafting, and editing articles, op-eds, policy briefs, data interactives, congressional testimony, magazine submissions, newsletters, and other written material
- Coordinate logistical and day-to-day administrative support for the initiative, including study groups and meetings, publications, budget, and staff collaboration
- Coordinate events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
- Collaborate with a dynamic team of CFR colleagues on the editing, writing, layout, and promotion of a series of essays on the future of American strategy
- Provide oversight of program grants in coordination with other departments, including drafting grant proposals and reports, budget management, and tracking deliverables
- Provide support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request
Benefits
- In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
