[Hiring] West Coast Regional Engagement Director @Council on Foreign Relations

Role Description

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)—the nation’s premier national membership organization and think tank dedicated to U.S. foreign policy—seeks an experienced Regional Engagement Director based in Northern California to lead strategic outreach and engagement efforts on the West Coast. This role will strengthen and expand CFR’s network of constituents in the region, including:

• CFR members
• State and local officials
• Technologists
• College and university students and educators
• Religious leaders
• Local journalists
• Corporate contacts
• Other civil society voices

The Director will:

• Cultivate relationships with community and policy leaders
• Participate in regional convenings and briefings
• Develop a regional outreach and engagement strategy
• Inform regional programmatic strategy
• Support efforts to broaden CFR’s impact among decision-makers

This is a fully remote position based in the Bay Area/Northern California, requiring frequent travel within the Bay Area and West Coast, as well as periodic travel to CFR’s offices in New York and Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in international relations; science, technology, and society; public policy; political science; communications; or related field
• Expertise in current U.S. foreign policy and international affairs issues and their nexus with the tech industry
• MA or MS preferred

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, public policy, the technology industry, outreach, community organizing, and/or strategic partnerships
• Experience working with local leaders in the Bay Area is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with senior leaders across sectors
• Deep understanding of the tech sector in the Bay Area and regionally on the West Coast
• Experience planning large meetings and events, producing high-quality programming, and managing external partnerships
• Strong communication, writing, and public speaking skills
• Proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
• Experience working with high-level contacts; ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretion
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the West Coast region and periodically to CFR offices

Benefits

• Annual compensation range: $145,000 – $165,000, depending on experience
• Award-winning health and wellness program
• On-site fitness center
• Generous leave policies and health insurance programs