Deputy Director, Food Security Policy (Part-Time)

Council on Foreign Relations; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Generous leave policies

Job summary

The Deputy Director role at the Council on Foreign Relations supports the David Rockefeller Studies Program in Washington, D.C., focusing on food and water security. This part-time position requires collaboration with senior fellows and a hybrid onsite schedule.

Ideal candidates hold an international relations or related degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience, plus strong research, writing, and editing skills. Benefits include competitive compensation and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of food security programming and related meetings, workshops, and symposia; prepare background materials and summary memos; coordinate logistics.
• Research topics for articles and publications on food security, climate-driven instability, and civil-military cooperation.
• Develop and maintain CFR resources on food security developments.
• Assist in managing grant applications and reports; monitor deliverables.

Skills

Research

Writing

Editing

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Deputy Director role at the Council on Foreign Relations supports the David Rockefeller Studies Program in Washington, D.C., focusing on food and water security. This part-time position requires collaboration with senior fellows and a hybrid onsite schedule.

Ideal candidates hold an international relations or related degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience, plus strong research, writing, and editing skills. Benefits include competitive compensation and healthcare.