Research Associate, Climate and Energy

Research Associate, Climate and Energy

City

Washington

State

DC

Overview

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.

Position Summary

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 the Senior Fellow for Climate and Energy.

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

Provide logistical and administrative support to the Senior Fellow, including scheduling and calendar management, handling phone calls and media requests, making travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence

Conduct research and editing for articles, book chapters, and other publications

Coordinate events, including preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support

Shepherd reports and articles through the publication process, including drafting, proofreading, formatting, footnoting, and editing documents for internal use and external publication

Assist with budgeting, including tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information, writing reports and requests, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement

Assist the Senior Fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as X, Facebook, etc., as needed

Support other fellows and departments, upon request.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

Bachelor or Master's Degree in international relations, political science, energy studies, or a related social science field; strong knowledge of global energy and CO2 emissions outlooks preferred

One or more year(s) related administrative and/or internship experience preferred.

Related Skills & Other Requirements

Excellent research, writing, and editing skills

Strong organizational and planning skills and high attention to detail

Exceptional written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.

Required Application Materials

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

Compensation and Benefits

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.

About CFR

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.