Internship, Executive Office, Fall 2024 - Council on Foreign Relations

Overview:

All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning, and much more.

 

The Intern, Executive Office will work under the direction of the Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff. Qualified candidates will have related experience that requires judgment, discretion, strong writing and editing skills, the ability to prioritize, and experience dealing with high-profile individuals.

 

CFR internships are paid, require a 14 to 18-hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

 

Please note that this internship will only be offered in-person. All internships are paid positions (no exceptions can be made on this). As such, all interns must have the legal right to work in the United States to be eligible for consideration.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to)::

• Assisting with the preparation, briefing, and staffing of CFR’s President
• Supporting the Executive Office staff on administrative matters, including scheduling, answering telephones, responding to requests for information, and interacting with other Council departments
• Using the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to provide the President with requested information
• Assisting the executive office with light background research, when necessary
• Acting as an onsite presence and providing administrative and logistical backing for larger-scale events
• Assisting members of the Executive Office staff as needed

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student with high academic credentials; interest in and knowledge of current foreign policy issues
• Students should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework by the time they begin an internship
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding professional judgment, discretion, and demeanor
• Proficiency in word processing, Excel, and database management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to be flexible, multitask, prioritize multiple tasks on deadline
• Previous experience with briefings, event management, and staffing preferred

Pay Rate

$17.50 per hour

About CFR:

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’s Internship Program is made possible through the generous support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Robina Foundation, CFR members, and the family and friends of Franklin Williams.

 

The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.