Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations offers paid internship opportunities through its Blavatnik and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Programs, providing training in foreign policy, international affairs, and professional skills. Interns work alongside dedicated staff in New York or Washington, DC, gaining valuable experience through research, writing, and event support. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to contributing to the organization's mission.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1921
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher focused on U.S. foreign policy and international affairs. It produces expert research, analysis, and commentary, convenes meetings and roundtables for policymakers and global leaders, and publishes influential work—most notably the journal Foreign Affairs—aimed at informing public debate and policy decisions. CFR serves government officials, scholars, business leaders, and the public with briefings, task-force reports, educational programs, and accessible resources on global issues.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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