POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Research Associate, International Institutions and Global Governance
Location: Washington, DC office
Salary: Based on education and experience
The Council's 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 on projects related to international institutions and global governance. The major responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Providing administrative support to the Senior Fellow, including scheduling appointments, handling phone calls, travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence
- Researching specific areas for articles, book chapters, and other publications, as requested by the Senior Fellow
- Reviewing content on IIGG website, proposing ideas for weekly featured content, and drafting newsletters on updates to website.
- Assisting in video production of CFR fellow interviews, and other multimedia aspects of the website.
- Maintaining and updating the Global Governance Monitor (including coding in xml), the Global Governance Report Card, and other interactive products.
- Coordinating 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
- Assisting with the drafting, proofreading and editing of written material
- Assisting fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as Twitter, Google+, etc., as needed
- Managing budgets, including tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information, writing reports and requests, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in International Relations, Political Science or related social sciences field, with high academic achievement. Masters preferred.
- 2+ years related research and administrative experience
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and the Internet
- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
Founded in 1921, 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 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on itsaward-winning website, CFR.org.
