Associate Director, Climate and Energy Initiative

2 days ago

New York, New York, United States Council on Foreign Relations Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Climate and Energy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations. The successful candidate will play a key role in executing and updating the strategic plan for the initiative, developing regular programming on climate and energy topics, and overseeing digital content for the program's website.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in executing and updating the strategic plan for the Climate and Energy Initiative and its four main programmatic pillars.
  • Develop regular programming on climate and energy topics, including identifying and securing speakers and presiders for meetings, workshops, and symposia.
  • Oversee digital content for the program's website, including selecting global trends and contemporary events related to climate and energy for blog posts.
  • Help lead and implement communication and marketing strategy, leveraging social media applications as needed.
  • Assist in managing relations and contact with other CFR departments, external stakeholders, advisory groups, etc.
  • Manage grant applications and monitor deliverables, as well as program budget.
  • Research specific areas for articles, book chapters, and other publications, and assist with drafting, as requested.
Requirements
  • Degree in International Relations, Economics, Energy Policy, Engineering, or related field with high academic achievement.
  • Knowledge of current climate and energy issues and technologies.
  • Seven to ten years related research, programming, and project management experience.
  • Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and the Internet.
  • Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
About CFR

The Council on Foreign Relations is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. We are dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy.

We offer a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

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