Special Assistant to the President

Organization:

Council on Foreign Relations

Location:

United States (New York)

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: Special Assistant to the President

Salary: Based on education and experience

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 Special Assistant will work under the direction of the CFR's President and the President's Chief of Staff. Qualified candidates will have related experience that required judgment, strong writing and editing ability, the ability to prioritize, and experience dealing with high profile individuals. The principal responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting, editing, proofreading, and tracking written material, including President's talking points, correspondence, and memos
• Acting as point person between the Executive Office and CFR departments
• Assisting the President and the Chief of Staff on an ad hoc basis for special projects
• As part of the Executive Office staff, providing administrative support to the President and the Chief of Staff, including answering telephones, greeting guests, scheduling, and responding to requests for information
• Coordinating events, including scheduling, corresponding with speakers and participants, preparing background materials, and providing other logistical support

Qualification:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations or a related field, with high academic credentials and knowledge of current foreign policy issues
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum two years work experience
• Proficiency in word processing, Excel, database management
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter 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