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 (CFR) is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented executive assistant to support the Senior Vice President and Director of Studies (SVP, DOS). This role is essential in supporting the SVP, DOS with administrative tasks and priorities. The EA, DOS will play a key role in assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Studies department, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the smooth execution of projects. 

Please note that the start date for this position would be in mid to late June 2025. 

• Provide high-level administrative support to the SVP, DOS, including calendar management, meeting preparation, correspondence, registering and escorting guests, and travel coordination 

• Track departmental expenses, manage the SVP, DOS’s corporate credit card, and coordinate invoice payments and reimbursements 

• Provide a bridge for smooth communication from/to the office of the SVP, DOS with leaders and staff across the organization 

• Draft and edit communications, presentations, and reports on behalf of the SVP, DOS 

• Attend meetings, when appropriate, with the SVP, DOS, and take notes for follow-up and/or circulation 

• Handle ad-hoc projects as assigned by the SVP, DOS, which may include coordinating cross-departmental initiatives or assisting with high-priority tasks 

• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Education and Experience 

• 5+ years of relevant experience 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required 

• An interest in CFR’s mission. 

Related Skills and Other Requirements 

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills 

• The ability to meet demanding deadlines with a positive attitude and interact with members and the public in a professional manner 

• The ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Familiarity with tracking expenses 

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail 

• A team player with capacity to take initiative, demonstrate flexibility, and work both independently and collaboratively

• Related experience that required judgment.

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position. 

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000, depending on experience. 

• In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. 

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

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