Research Associate, Military Fellows

Organization:

Council on Foreign Relations

Location:

United States (New York, NY)

Website:

www.cfr.org

Compensation:

Based on education and experience

Contact Information:

Human Resources

Phone:

212-434-9400

Email:

humanresources@cfr.org

Description:

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10065
FAX: (212) 434-9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Research Associate, Military Fellows
Salary: Based on education and experience
Start Date: Mid-July 2011

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 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

The 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.org is CFR's award-winning website and a leading source of foreign policy analysis. It publishes a mix of resources, including interactive Crisis Guides, Daily News Briefs, Backgrounders, and interviews with foreign policy leaders. CFR.org collaborates closely with CFR's think tank on its content and features insights from CFR fellows in a number of ways, including First Takes, Expert Briefs, and video interviews.

Each year, the Army and Air Force Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandants of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard nominate an outstanding senior officer from their respective services as a candidate for a Military Fellowship. The program enables the selected officers to broaden their understanding of foreign relations by spending a year in residence at the Council's headquarters in New York. Fellows participate in Council programs, meet with Council members and staff, and engage in studies in conjunction with the Council's Studies Program. They also assist in arranging several politico-military trips abroad for Council members during the year. As part of the Studies Program, the Research Associate will support the activities of the Director of the Military Fellows Program and the Military Fellows.

Qualification:

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

• Providing logistical support to the Director and Fellows, handling correspondence, scheduling, and responding to requests for information
• Coordinating events, preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, corresponding with speakers and presiders, and helping prepare background papers as well as materials for distribution
• Managing and preparing budgets, tracking monthly statements, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Drafting, editing, and proofreading speeches, meeting summaries, memos, and summaries of research findings
• Providing research assistance, tracking news and data sources on requested foreign policy issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in International Relations, or related field, with strong academic credentials
• Active duty experience in the U.S. Military
• 1 or more year(s) related administrative experience
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Strong organizational, and program planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word and the Internet

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume, cover letter, and a copy of their last fitness report, evaluation report, or performance report to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Posted: May 2011