Date Posted:
May 31, 2026
Position Title:
Program Coordinator, Government Affairs
Office/Company:
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07506
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$63,000–67,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
CFR’s Government Affairs operation is focused on actively engaging members of Congress and their staff, executive branch officials, and Washington, DC-based diplomats to provide timely, relevant, and useful analysis to further inform policymaking.Organize logistics for weekly roundtable meetings with congressional staff, coordinate dinner programming for bi-monthly events with senior congressional staff, draft newsletters, issue briefs, and electronic outreach to promote CFR products and experts.Bachelor’s degree in international relations, government, public policy, or another related field is required. 3+ years of related experience, with some event planning experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Organize logistics for weekly roundtable meetings with congressional staff
• Coordinate dinner programming for bi-monthly events with senior congressional staff
• Draft newsletters, issue briefs, and electronic outreach to promote CFR products and experts
• Track developments in international affairs on Capitol Hill
• Provide support for the work and activities of the Government Affairs team
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, government, public policy, or another related field
• 3+ years of related experience, with some event planning experience preferred
• Congressional or government relations experience, including internships, required
Instructions:
Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position here.
Other:
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.
