Research Associate, Energy and Climate

Council on Foreign Relations•New York, NY

2d•$55,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Philip D. Reed senior fellow and director of the Energy, Security, and Climate Change program. This full-time position is based in CFR’s New York City office at least three days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change.

Requirements

BA / BS in an area related to energy and climate economics, innovation, or geopolitics.
At least one year of related administrative and/or internship experience
Specific experience writing or producing content for podcasting and social media
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
Ability to work together with team members, in person and remotely, in a collegial and cooperative fashion under deadline

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assisting with research, fact checking, organization of study groups, and related editorial tasks involved with the writing and publishing of a book on energy and climate
Assisting with editing, formatting, and preparation of reports and other publications
Providing administrative support to the fellow, including managing complex travel itineraries, coordinating with external organizations, handling correspondence, scheduling, and responding to requests for information
Conducting research on topics related to the fellow's work
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 the fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, podcast, and/or using social media applications such as X, as needed
Supporting other fellows and departments, upon request.