The Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the work of the Task Force Program, which convenes high-level bipartisan Task Forces and produces and distributes consensus research reports addressing U.S. foreign policy challenges This role will primarily be onsite in CFR’s Washington, DC office.

• Assist with the development, convening, research, editing, marketing, distribution, and outreach for each Task Force,
• Assist with logistics for Task Force meetings, including scheduling, drafting invitations, sending and monitoring event invitations, making catering arrangements, and conducting follow-up,
• Support the research, editing, and publication process for Task Force report drafts,
• Research and identify experts for consideration for Task Force membership or consultation during the research process,
• Communicate professionally with Task Force chairs and members by phone, email, and in person,
• Plan research trips, including arranging travel, building itineraries, and preparing briefing documents,
• Draft internal and external correspondence and documents, such as weekly reports, board updates, and responses to general inquiries,
• Monitor news and events related to Task Force topics,
• Track the impact of the report among policymakers, stakeholders, and the public,
• Support cross-departmental coordination with the Communications, Digital, Audience Strategy, and Publications teams to ensure on-time and successful delivery of the Task Force report and related promotional assets,
• Assist with administrative duties as needed for departmental functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations or a related field with high academic achievement,
• One year of related experience/internship experience, with some event planning or project management experience, preferred.

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong research skills,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing ability,
• Proactive and resourceful mindset with excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills,
• Knowledge of current foreign policy issues, ongoing debates, and structures of U.S. and international policymaking,
• Ability to work both independently and with a team,
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management,
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

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

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $55,000-$58,000, 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.