Internship, Women and Foreign Policy, Fall 2024

Overview

CFR’s Blavatnik and Robina Franklin Williams internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The intern will work with the Women and Foreign Policy studies team to assist with the goal of providing informed expert analysis for the policy and diplomatic communities.

CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

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

• Conducting research as requested on variety of topics such as women leaders and women's political participation.
• Assisting with writing and editing content, including research memos and briefs, blog posts, book chapters, and other publications as needed.
• Assisting with logistical support for meetings including but not limited to preparing distribution material and helping with guest check-in during roundtables.
• Tracking news reports and relevant updates that pertain to the department
• Assisting with social media and marketing strategy for the department. This can include drafting tweets and brainstorming outreach ideas as needed. 

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in international relations, political science, women/gender studies, or a related field.
• Relevant research or internship experience in gender policy/ international relations as well as an interest in women and gender studies is a plus.
• Stong attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong writing and editing skills 

Pay Rate:

$17.50 per hour

About CFR

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.

CFR's internships are funded by the generous gifts of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, Robina Foundation, and the Franklin Williams Family.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.