Council on Foreign Relations · 1 day ago
Program Assistant, Task Force
Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $58K/yr
1+ years expThe Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States. The Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the Task Force Program, which involves organizing meetings, conducting research, and assisting with report publication and outreach efforts.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
Company
Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations operates as a non-partisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.31M2013-01-01Grant· $1.11M
2010-01-01Grant· $1.2M
Leadership Team
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Chris Tuttle
Deputy Director, David Rockefeller Studies Program
Katherine Sydenham
Deputy Director, Digital Asset Management
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