Executive Assistant, Richard Haass Center for Education

Council on Foreign Relations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

On-site fitness center

Generous leave policies

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking an organized executive assistant to support the Vice President, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Richard Haass Center for Education in Washington, DC. The role focuses on managing calendars, preparing meetings, drafting correspondence, and coordinating travel for high-level leaders.

The EA will track expenses, process invoices, and ensure smooth cross-functional communication across CFR.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and interact with the public professionally.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the VP, DORHC, including managing calendars, meetings, correspondence, and travel.
• Track departmental expenses and coordinate invoice payments and reimbursements.
• Serve as a communication bridge between the VP, DORHC and CFR staff/leaders.
• Draft and edit communications, presentations, and reports on behalf of the VP, DORHC.
• Attend meetings with the VP, DORHC and take notes for follow-up and circulation.

Skills

5+ years experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented executive assistant to support the Vice President, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Richard Haass Center for Education. This role is essential in supporting the VP, DORHC with administrative tasks and priorities. The EA, DORHC will play a key role in assisting with the day-to-day operations, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the smooth execution of projects.

This position is based in CFR’s Washington, DC office at least four days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the VP, DORHC, including managing complex calendars, preparing meetings, drafting correspondence, registering and escorting guests, and coordinating travel.
• Track departmental expenses, manage the VP, DORHC’s corporate credit card, and coordinate invoice payments and reimbursements
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication from/to the office of the VP, DORHC with leaders and staff across the organization
• Draft and edit communications, presentations, and reports on behalf of the VP, DORHC
• Attend meetings, when appropriate, with the VP, DORHC, and take notes for follow-up and/or circulation
• Handle ad-hoc projects as assigned by the VP, DORHC, which may include coordinating cross-departmental initiatives or assisting with high-priority tasks
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• An interest in CFR’s mission

Related Skills and Other Requirements

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• The ability to meet demanding deadlines with a positive attitude and interact with members and the public in a professional manner
• The ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with tracking expenses
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail
• A team player with capacity to take initiative, demonstrate flexibility, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Related experience that required judgment

Required Application Materials

Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $90,000-$97,000, depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, the Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

About CFR

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.