Date Posted:
May 31, 2026
Position Title:
Assistant Director, Government Affairs
Office/Company:
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07505
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$70,000–75,000, depending on experience
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 roundtable meetings for members of Congress, draft regular newsletters, issue briefs, and electronic outreach to promote CFR products and experts, coordinate with CFR programs and initiatives on joint, bespoke programming for policymakers and their staff, schedule private consultations for congressional staff, track international affairs developments on Capitol Hill.Bachelor’s degree in international relations, government, public policy, or other related field, 4+ years of related experience, with some event planning experience preferred, Congressional or government relations experience, including internships, required.
Responsibilities:
• Organize roundtable meetings for members of Congress
• Draft regular newsletters, issue briefs, and electronic outreach to promote CFR products and experts
• Coordinate with CFR programs and initiatives on joint, bespoke programming for policymakers and their staff
• Schedule private consultations for congressional staff
• Track international affairs developments on Capitol Hill
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, government, public policy, or other related field
• 4+ 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.
