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.

CFR Outreach works to raise the profile of CFR and develop relationships with communities across the United States. Current initiatives focus on college and university students, educators, and administrators; state and local officials; local journalists; and congregational leaders and representatives of faith-based organizations.

Under the direction of the State and Local Officials Initiative lead (assistant director) and the vice president and director of the National Program and Outreach department, the program coordinator supports the work of the State and Local Officials Initiative, which builds relationships and provides programming, forums for discussion and the sharing of best practices, and resources for elected officials across the country.

• Supporting the CFR State and Local Officials Initiative virtual and in-person programmatic offerings and events, which include a webinar series, briefings with CFR experts, at least one annual foreign policy forum, and CFR representation at external conferences and professional gatherings across the country.
  • Tasks include generating speaker and topic ideas, scheduling and implementation of events, drafting and managing correspondence, preparing meeting materials, and drafting reports for initiative activities.
• Growing CFR’s Outreach community and raising its national profile through audience development by identifying and building relationships with new and diverse contacts in state and local government. 
• Contributing to CFR communications and content dissemination efforts by maintaining webpages, conducting email campaigns—including newsletters and surveys—and placing advertisements.
• Tracking data and conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis across program offerings for reporting purposes and as a basis for strategic decision-making.
• Researching and identifying new strategic partnerships with local government associations and convening organizations, drafting correspondence to partner organizations, scheduling meetings, and circulating meeting notes and follow-up tasks. 
• Drafting a monthly newsletter for state and local officials featuring a curated selection of CFR content.
• Writing and scheduling social media posts and sustaining online engagement across various CFR channels and platforms. 
• Researching new conferences and partnership opportunities that align with initiative goals.
• Coordinating across departments and with external partner organizations to align schedules, organize events, and share information relevant to various crosscutting projects.
• Providing general project support to the department, including attending and working at events held outside of business hours.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required. 

Education

• BA in international relations or related field with high academic achievement and proven interest in current U.S. foreign policy and international affairs issues

Experience

• Two or more years of experience working in outreach, partnerships, international relations, academia, government, or community engagement. Event or program management experience preferred.

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously; superior organizational and time management skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with multiple audiences; strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines with a positive attitude.
• Professional conduct in all interactions with CFR members, invited dignitaries, and the general public. Judicious use of confidentiality and discretion when necessary.
• Team player with capacity to take initiative, demonstrate flexibility, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Dynamics 365 Experience with Quorum or other public affairs database is desirable.
• Availability to work flexible hours and overtime, as necessary.
• Capacity for domestic travel a few times each year.
• Ability to assist with packing, shipping, and set up of publications and meeting materials for internal and external workshops, conferences, and events.

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

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $61,000 – $65,000, depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, 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 (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.