Program Coordinator – U.S. Foreign Policy

Washington, DC Full-Time Job, Mid Career Alumni Jobs

As part of the Studies Program, the program coordinator will support the work of a major research initiative focused on the future of American strategy.

This full-time position is based in CFR’s Washington, DC, office at least three days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. Effective Monday, September 14, 2026, CFR employees will be based on-site at least four days per week. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist initiative leadership in researching, preparing, drafting, and editing articles, op-eds, policy briefs, data interactives, congressional testimony, magazine submissions, newsletters, and other written material,

Coordinate logistical and day-to-day administrative support for the initiative, including study groups and meetings, publications, budget, and staff collaboration,

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

Collaborate with a dynamic team of CFR colleagues on the editing, writing, layout, and promotion of a series of essays on the future of American strategy,

Provide oversight of program grants in coordination with other departments, including drafting grant proposals and reports, budget management, and tracking deliverables,

Provide support across departmental lines and for other fellows, upon request

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or a similar field, with high academic achievement. Master’s degree preferred but not required.

A minimum of three years related work experience required.

Related Skills and Other Requirements

Detailed knowledge of current issues in U.S. foreign policy and global politics

Exceptional organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks independently and under deadlines

Strong research skills and ability to perform well on highly varied assignments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Editorial experience strongly preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The full-time annual compensation range for this position is

$63,000-$67,000

depending on experience.

In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

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