CFR’s 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 aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.   The Center for Preventive Action (CPA) seeks to help prevent, defuse, or resolve deadly conflicts around the world and to expand the body of knowledge on conflict prevention. It does so by creating a forum in which representatives of governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, corporations, and civil society can gather to develop operational and timely strategies for promoting peace in specific conflict situations. The Center focuses on conflicts in countries or regions that affect U.S. interests, but may be otherwise overlooked; where prevention appears possible; and when the resources of the Council on Foreign Relations can make a difference. The Research Associate will work under the direction of the director on projects related to conflict prevention and crisis areas within the Center for Preventive Action.

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.   CFR’s Fellowship Program offers unique opportunities for mid-career professionals focusing on international relations. The program affords fellows the opportunity to broaden their perspective of foreign affairs and to pursue proposed research, with a placement at either CFR or another institution in New York City or Washington, DC. The intern will work under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Fellowship Affairs to help support the wide range of fellowship activities.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

CFR’s 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 aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.   The research associate will work under the direction of the C.V. Starr Senior Fellow and Director for Asia Studies.  

CFR’s 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 work under the direction of a Senior Fellow on projects related to India, Pakistan, and South Asia, with a special emphasis on India. This role offers an opportunity to learn about the priority issues, and approaches to them, in U.S. foreign policy toward India and South Asia.

The Council’s 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.

CFR’s 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 aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.   The Research Associate will work under the direction of Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program.

The Council on Foreign Relations is creating innovative new education products as part of an initiative to help students and the interested public gain the knowledge, skills, and perspective necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. These resources include Model Diplomacy, a multimedia simulation program and World101, a collection of modular learning materials about the fundamentals of international relations and U.S. foreign policy. The Digital Production Assistant will work under the direction of the Director, Education to help create, produce, and manage a growing range of content for CFR’s education products.

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.   Foreign Affairs magazine has a volunteer internship opening in the Editorial Department. The volunteer intern will have the unique opportunity assist a managing editor with writing, research, and editing for their upcoming book project, as well as gain a new perspective of the Foreign Affairs editorial process.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

CFR Outreach targets communities in a cross-section of American life, including educators and students; congregational leaders, religion scholars, and representatives of faith-based organizations; state and local officials; and local journalists.   The program coordinator will primarily support CFR’s Religion and Foreign Policy (RFP) Program, which advances understanding of the forces shaping international relations through exchange between faith leaders and policymakers. Conference calls, a roundtable series, and an annual workshop in New York offer a forum for clergy, seminary heads, scholars of religion, and representatives of faith-based organizations to address pressing global issues. CFR produces a vast array of resources that provide nonpartisan and authoritative analysis to inform the work of religious thinkers and educators and foster dialogue within their communities.

The Council on Foreign Relations is looking for an editorial assistant/special assistant to the chief digital officer (CDO) to join our award-winning Digital team. The position is responsible for contributing editorial content to the website, as well as providing administrative and logistical support to the CDO and the director of product and design.

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 scholars of the Council’s Asia Studies program focus on the broad challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region today—China’s rise, regional political and security trends, economic development and technological innovation—and the options available for United States policymakers as they confront these challenges.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

The Program Assistant will work under the direction of the Vice President of Meetings and Membership. The Membership team coordinates the selection process of new members, and serves as the front-facing department for CFR’s 5,000 members in order to enhance their member experience.

The Council’s 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 Senior Editor will work under the direction of the Senior Fellow for Global Health, Economics, and Development and Director of the Global Health Program. The Senior Editor will be responsible for working with the senior fellow to manage content and daily operations for a new, multi-contributor blog currently being built. Once launched, this new multi-contributor blog, tentatively titled In Health and Wealth, will explore ways that health is interacting with and driving issues of global concern, including economic development, trade, migration, agriculture, and urbanization.

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.   With more than one-third of its members based outside of New York and Washington, DC, the goal of the National Program and Outreach is to energize foreign policy discussions nationwide. The National Program supports and connects CFR members across the country. Outreach extends CFR resources and programming to a cross-section of American life, including the academic community; religious and congregational leaders; state and local officials; and journalists at the local and regional levels.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 have the opportunity to assist in efforts related to marketing, research, and analytic reporting for the Education department. By actively participating in this project, this volunteer intern will gain a deeper understanding managing social media accounts across multiple platforms, developing assests for marketing purposes, and performing analytics reporting to determine ROI (return on investment) of multiple campaigns. The intern will also participate in learning how to creatively educate a diverse audience on these particular topics.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Corporate Program, the Council’s primary point of contact with the private sector, enlists the business community’s participation in and support of the Council’s activities. Corporate members include nearly 200 U.S. and non-U.S. firms representing a wide range of business sectors, including financial services, law, manufacturing, consulting, technology, media, and others. Each year the program hosts over 70 events in New York and Washington.     CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis. 

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 Council’s outreach initiative aims to engage an interested and influential group of Americans from around the country and the world by providing ideas and timely, clear, and accurate information on key international issues. CFR.org, America’s foremost Internet resource for foreign policy and national security analysis, is one of the primary tools for doing so.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 have the opportunity to conduct research on current foreign policy topics, improve their research, writing, editing and critical thinking skills. The volunteer intern will assist in all research and logistical task including both short and long-term research projects.    CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.  

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 Council on Foreign Relations sponsors two Independent Task Forces each year, which are overseen by the Independent Task Force Program. Chaired by distinguished public servants, Task Forces are convened to assess issues of current and critical importance to U.S. foreign policy and provide policymakers with concrete judgments and recommendations. Diverse in backgrounds and perspectives, Task Force members aim to reach a meaningful consensus on policy through private and nonpartisan deliberations. Upon its conclusion, the Task Force will release a full report of its findings and recommendations.   The Task Force intern would gain research and editing experience, greater knowledge of top practitioners and stakeholders on Task Force subject areas, in addition to unparalleled exposure to high-level policymakers. The intern would also assist in preparations for the both the convening, release, and promotion of Task Force reports, one of the Council's most important and widely distributed products.    For more information about Task Forces, please visit the program’s webpage or see the complete list of Task Force reports.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 have the opportunity to conduct research on current foreign policy topics, improve their research and editing skills in a team-based environment. The volunteer intern will broaden their knowledge on contemporary Middle Eastern issues as well as U.S. foreign policy, and learn about the functions of a think tank and the relationship between policy experts and policy makers. The internship is meant to bolster the intern's confidence in their own research and in their understanding of Middle Eastern politics by emphasizing critical thinking as well as accurate, timely produced, well-written work.    CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.  

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 have the opportunity to conduct research on current foreign policy topics, synthesize large amounts of information, and summarize complex arguments concisely. The intern will also develop an understanding  of multistage publication production and launch process, learn to work professionally and sensitively with professionals from many different countries, and increase their understanding of international organizations, current issues and debates on global governance.    CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 gain essential skills in research and writing, focused on recent development in global health and development. They will also gain skills in program planning and event management for the Global Health, Economics, and Development Roundtable series.    CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 intern will have the opportunity to conduct foreign policy research relating to CPA projects, as well as attend roundtable discussions hosted by CPA/CFR and other institutions to learn more about various conflict-related topics. In support of CPA’s mission, the intern will develop writing/editing, event, communication, and administrative skills. The Center for Preventive Action’s mission is to help prevent, defuse, or resolve deadly conflicts around the world and to expand the body of knowledge on conflict prevention. Information about CPA can be found at: www.cfr.org/programs/center-preventive-action.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

CFR’s volunteer internships give selected 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 gain exposure to policy research and think tanks, and develop research and writing skills in a professional context.    CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Council has a volunteer internship available in the studies department. The volunteer intern will report to a senior fellow who specializes in European studies and will help to organize and run the daily activities of the office and participate in research as needed. The volunteer intern will gain knowledge on U.S. political and diplomatic history and European affairs. The intern will also have the opportunity to author or coauthor blog posts for publication on cfr.org.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Council has a volunteer internship available in the Women and Foreign Policy program. The volunteer intern will build on his or her existing research skills, area/subject knowledge on global gender issues, and writing and editing skills. In addition, the intern will learn about the structure of a think tank.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Council has a volunteer internship available in the Studies Department. The volunteer intern will report to a fellow in the studies department and will assist the fellow with research, editing, and administrative tasks. The volunteer intern will gain firsthand experience with the tools scholars use to analyze U.S. foreign policy and its implications.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Publications Department is involved in the editing, production, and marketing of CFR Books, Task Force reports, Council Special Reports, the Annual Report, and papers on a wide range of issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in a career in writing or editing.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Meetings Program seeks to achieve a mix of speakers and issues that respond to the interests of a diverse Council membership and constantly adjusts to the new issues shaping American foreign policy. The Meetings intern provides valuable support for the department in all aspects of meeting organization.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Latin America program analyzes the dynamic relationships between the United States and the nations in the Western Hemisphere. Current projects address the causes and effects of widespread phenomena such as democratization, globalization, migration, and economic development on domestic politics, foreign relations, and transnational ties within the Western Hemisphere.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Council has a volunteer internship available in the Studies Department. The volunteer intern will report to a fellow in the studies department and will assist the fellow with research, writing, and editing. The volunteer intern will gain firsthand experience with the tools scholars use to analyze economic policy questions.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Global Communications and Media Relations department focuses on maximizing the presence of CFR in print, broadcast, and online media outlets and on promoting CFR’s roster of products, which includes on-the-record events, CFR books, Council Special Reports, Task Force reports, working papers, online publications and interactive features, and Foreign Affairs articles. The department also works to ensure that CFR experts are visible in the news media.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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.   Foreign Affairs magazine has a volunteer internship opening in the Editorial Department. The volunteer intern will have the unique opportunity to see the inner workings of a major magazine and foreign policy journal.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Foreign Affairs Publishing Department has a strong focus on marketing the magazine to educators, students, foreign policy associations and other non-profit organizations. Foreign Affairs produces academic resources such as Foreign Affairs Books and Custom Textbooks. These titles are used by professors in International Relations, Foreign Policy, and International Political Economy from universities and colleges in the U.S. and Canada. The internship offers an exciting opportunity to learn about marketing, outreach, and academic publishing at the preeminent journal of international affairs.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Foreign Affairs Advertising Department has a strong focus on marketing the magazine to educators, students, foreign policy associations and other non-profit organizations. Foreign Affairs produces academic resources such as Foreign Affairs Books and Custom Textbooks. These titles are used by professors in International Relations, Foreign Policy, and International Political Economy from universities and colleges in the U.S. and Canada. The internship offers an exciting opportunity to learn about marketing, outreach, and academic publishing at the preeminent journal of international affairs.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Council has a volunteer internship available in the Studies Department. The volunteer intern will report to a fellow in the studies department and will assist the David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment and Director of the Program on Energy Security and Climate Change with research, writing, and editing, and will have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary projects focusing on energy, the environment, energy security, and climate change.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 have the opportunity to conduct research on current foreign policy topics while helping to create a new series of educational materials. By actively participating in this project, this volunteer intern will gain a deeper understanding of several current foreign policy topics, their related debates, and a range of credible sources for accurate information. The intern will also participate in learning how to creatively educate a diverse audience on these particular topics.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 have the opportunity to conduct research on current foreign policy topics while helping to create a new series of educational materials. By actively participating in this project, this volunteer intern will gain a deeper understanding of several current foreign policy topics, their related debates, and a range of credible sources for accurate information. The intern will also participate in learning how to creatively educate a diverse audience on these particular topics.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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 Council has a volunteer internship available in the Studies Department. The volunteer intern will report to the Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program and will help to organize and run the daily activities of the office and participate in research as needed.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16- 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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.   In the nation’s capital, the Council’s Washington Meetings Program provides a nonpartisan forum for informed foreign policy debate by bringing CFR members together with policymakers, world leaders, academic experts, and prominent thinkers to discuss a wide range of international issues. The Meetings intern provides valuable support for the department in all aspects of meeting programming.   The intern will develop professional skills while working in a dynamic team-oriented environment.  He or she will gain experience assisting in the coordination of events, improve familiarity with a wide range of foreign policy topics and experts, and have the opportunity to observe high-level dialogue on contemporary foreign policy issues.   CFR volunteer internships are unpaid, require a 16 - 21 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis. 

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking a Web Analytics Manager to provide support for various analytics efforts across the digital organization. The Council aims to increase the global influence and awareness of cfr.org and its related digital initiatives through this role. Reporting directly to the Director of Product & Design, this position will collaborate and work alongside the think tank, editorial, and product and technology to grow visitor traffic and increase awareness of the brand.

This position can be based in either the New York or Washington, DC office.   The David Rockefeller Studies Program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking to hire a senior fellow for defense with a focus on how new technologies are shaping the future of warfare. The fellow will be expected to conduct original research and writing on the challenges that new technologies pose for U.S. defense policy and to identify specific, concrete steps that policymakers should take as a result. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual looking to shape the national conversation on how U.S. defense policy should adapt in the face of rapid technological change.

This position can be based in either the New York or Washington, DC office.   The David Rockefeller Studies Program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking to hire a senior fellow for climate change. The fellow will be expected to conduct original research and writing on what should be done to prevent and mitigate the consequences of climate change. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual looking to shape the national conversation on what the federal government, state and local businesses, companies, and individuals should do to minimize and possibly reverse the damage done by a changing climate.

This position can be based in either the New York or Washington, DC office.   The David Rockefeller Studies Program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking to hire a senior fellow for trade and international political economy. The fellow will be expected to conduct original research and writing on issues related to trade, international finance, and globalization. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual conducting cutting-edge work on the future of trade policy, international investment, and the global economy.

The Corporate Program consists of some 140 U.S. and foreign corporations from all business sectors, and engages the corporate community in the Council's work. The program provides a high-level forum for corporate executives to exchange views with their peers in the private and public sectors on a wide range of wide range of issues at the intersection of business and foreign policy. Members also gain access to information and analysis by Council researchers and other experts.

As part of the human resources team, the human resources assistant will report to the Associate Director, Washington Human Resources. The assistant will provide administrative support to the department’s functions including, organizational development, training, employee activities, recruitment, the volunteer intern program, employee records management, and reception coverage. This is an opportunity for an organized, quick learner who is looking to begin their career in human resources.

The Event Manager will provide support to the Event Operations team in the New York office and help to manage high-profile events in the historic Harold Pratt House and adjoining Peterson Hall conference center. 

The Global Communications and Media Relations department is responsible for positioning and promoting CFR via the full spectrum of media, marketing, and public relations. The Assistant Director must have an excellent understanding of international issues and CFR content and how they relate to the news cycle.