Member Relations & Programs Specialist

Council on Foreign Relations

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations, based in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time program associate in the Corporate and CEO Programs department to support stewardship and related efforts. The role requires onsite presence in CFR’s Washington, DC office with anchor days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and a four-day onsite schedule starting September 14, 2026.

The candidate will manage member relations communications, financial tracking, and event registrations, while assisting with research

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact for executives from corporate member companies via email/phone; manage registration for 300+ events per year.
Manage financial tracking and invoicing for the Global Board of Advisors and Corporate Program, including invoices, documents, and receipts.
Conduct research projects and prepare briefs using AI tools; stay current on topics relevant to member and prospective member companies.
Maintain CFR CRM database: update contacts, track interactions, write queries, generate reports.