The Council’s avid 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’s aim is to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.

The research associate will report to the senior vice president, director of studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg chair. The fellow’s current work focuses on two general research areas: international trade and Latin America. The fellow’s work on international trade focuses on global supply chains and industrial policy, and their effects on economies and societies in the Western Hemisphere. Research on Latin America includes political and economic trends, crime and public security, energy, and immigration, with a special focus on Mexico, Brazil, and the Southern Cone.

This position is based in CFR’s New York 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.   

• Researching specific areas for talks, articles, and other publications; assisting with the proofreading and editing of articles, book chapters, blog posts, and other written material
• Assisting with social media outreach, including using social media applications such as X, LinkedIn, and Facebook Tracking news and data sources
• 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
• Providing administrative support, including handling correspondence, scheduling, and responding to requests for information
• Assisting in managing budgets, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information and writing reports and requests, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Provide support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations. political science, economics, and/or Latin America studies, with high academic credentials
• Reading, writing, and speaking fluency in the Spanish language
• Working knowledge of Portuguese a plus
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Strong understanding of economics
• Strong organizational and program planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Interest and experience in social media

Pay Range

$55,000 to $58,000 per year

Pay commensurate with experience and education

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 offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

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