Responsibilities
- Build and steward a diverse regional network of leaders who can amplify CFR’s mission and bring global insights into their communities, institutions, and policymaking environments.
- Develop a comprehensive strategy to expand CFR’s reach throughout the region in collaboration with senior leaders in the National and Outreach department by identifying and engaging influential civic, business, technology, academic, military, religious, and local government leaders.
- Strengthen CFR’s connections with all constituency groups on the ground, ensuring they have access to CFR experts, resources, and briefings on critical foreign policy issues.
- Gain insights from local audiences to shape and tailor regional programming and content strategies.
- Identify and engage strategic partner organizations to raise CFR’s profile with West Coast audiences.
- Attend regional events hosted by CFR and other institutions and source venues and format ideas.
- Facilitate ongoing communication and engagement with CFR members and stakeholders across the region.
- Support cross-departmental initiatives, including special projects, delegation visits, national convenings, and digital outreach.
- Work closely with leadership and senior staff in other CFR departments including Membership, Corporate, and Studies to engage key contacts and deepen relationships with the Council.
- Serve as a representative for CFR at regional events, conferences, and convenings.
- Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Dedicated travel budget to support engagement across the Bay Area and West Coast region
- Periodic travel to CFR’s offices in New York and Washington, DC
- Support for a professional home office setup
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Team
Reports to: Vice President and Senior Director of the National Program and Outreach department
Additional Information
- Frequent travel within the Bay Area and broader West Coast region required
- Periodic travel to New York City and Washington, DC required
- Support for a professional home office setup provided
