Member Engagement & Programs Associate

careers-cfr; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Generous leave policies

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Program Associate in Washington, DC to support the Corporate and CEO Programs team. This full-time role reports to the Associate Vice President, Member Relations and is onsite at CFR’s DC office with four days onsite as of Sept 14, 2026.

Responsibilities include managing executive outreach, event registration for 300+ events annually, and handling financial tracking and invoicing for the Global Board of Advisors and Corporate Program.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field with an interest in business, economics, and international relations.
• Minimum of 1+ year of related work experience, preferably at a non-profit or private sector.
• Experience in fundraising, relationship management, and corporate stewardship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for executives from corporate member companies and manage registrations for 300+ events yearly.
• Manage financial tracking and invoicing for the Global Board of Advisors and Corporate Program.
• Conduct research projects and briefs, staying current on topics relevant to member companies.
• Update CFR CRM database, track interactions, generate reports, and support audience development.
• Provide administrative support to VPs and program staff, including travel and expense logistics.
• Collaborate across CFR teams to support priorities and assist on CFR-wide events.
• Staff CFR events and other CFR-wide events, including breakfasts and evening meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Dynamics

Flexible schedule

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Program Associate in Washington, DC to support the Corporate and CEO Programs team. This full-time role reports to the Associate Vice President, Member Relations and is onsite at CFR’s DC office with four days onsite as of Sept 14, 2026.

Responsibilities include managing executive outreach, event registration for 300+ events annually, and handling financial tracking and invoicing for the Global Board of Advisors and Corporate Program.