- Location: New York, NY
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.cfr.org
- Experience: Entry Level
- Date Posted Jan-6-2012
Description
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
Human Resources Office
58 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065
Fax 212-434-9893
humanresources@cfr.org
Title: Interdepartmental Program Associate
Salary: Based on education and experience
Location: New York
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is the nation’s premier foreign policy think tank. It is a unique organization, part think tank, part publisher, part membership and non-governmental organization. It is dedicated to strengthening America’s role in and understanding of the world by better comprehending global trends and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR does this through cutting-edge studies, serious, civil discussions, and rigorous analyses. CFR’s headquarters is located in one of New York’s grand Park Avenue mansions, with an additional office in Washington, D.C.
The Interdepartmental Program Associate is part of the Human Resources department, reports to the Deputy Director, Human Resources, and is assigned to work in departments that request help with general duties and deadlines. The position is an excellent introduction to the operations of the CFR and may lead to promotion, depending on availability of positions and job performance.
The principal responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):
- Working as a relief receptionist, including greeting and announcing visitors and answering CFR’s switchboard, which has a high volume of calls.
- Substituting for a staff member who is out of the office, including handling event coordination, Microsoft office work, and possibly proofreading, editing, research and business writing.
- Assisting a department that is working on a deadline or is preparing for a large event or conference.
- Handling institutional assignments from the Executive Office, including assisting with logistics for Board of Director meetings.
- Assisting in the Human Resources department, including scheduling candidates for interviews, conducting reference checks, assisting with event planning, and other ongoing department projects.
- Assisting with phone calls and other event logistics for meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or related area with high academic achievement
- Related administrative experience
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
- Flexibility to adapt to a changing schedule and multitasking several projects at one time
- Availability to work overtime
Contact Details
- Contact: Human Resources
- Telephone: 212-434-9400
- Email: humanresources@cfr.org
Application Instructions
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: January 2012
