CFR’s volunteer internships give selected volunteer interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The volunteer intern will enhance their research, communication, writing, and editing skills and learn about the use of social media to disseminate information/marketing. The intern will gain knowledge of issues relating to international trade, economic policy and competitiveness, and other themes under CFR's Renewing America initiative.

CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

• Research topics related to international trade, U.S. economic competitiveness and economic policy, and other themes under CFR's Renewing America initiative.
• Write memos and research briefs.
• Perform data analysis and collection.
• Assist in note taking at meetings.
• Assist in staffing roundtables and meetings, as needed.
• Assist in marketing and outreach efforts for publications and reports.

• Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in economics, international relations, political science, or related field.
• Prior internship, research, or administrative experience.
• Experience with economic and trade date and economic issues.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Bloomberg terminal skills a plus.

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.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.