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posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Organization Overview Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It does not take policy positions. The Center conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, computational social science research and other data-driven research. It studies politics and policy; news habits and media; the internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international
Organization Overview Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It does not take policy positions. The Center conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, computational social science research and other data-driven research. It studies politics and policy; news habits and media; the internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international affairs; social, demographic and economic trends; science; research methodology and data science; and immigration and migration. Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. The Center’s work is carried out by a staff of about 180. Position Summary The Director of Strategic Implementation oversees all aspects of Pew Research Center’s digital strategy, including website development, digital publications, content production, graphic design and managing a fully integrated digital dissemination... plan that includes publications, multimedia, social media and events. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative and detail-oriented with strong editorial judgment and an eye for leveraging Pew Research Center data and findings for various audiences. They will serve as the foremost technical resource for digital production and product development needs across the Center and oversee content through the daily production process. The Director of Strategic Implementation manages a team of designers, content producers, web producers and social media strategists. The Director of Strategic Implementation reports to the Vice President of Communications. They will also serve on the Center’s management team as a Managing Director. Primary Responsibilities Oversee functional activities of the digital strategy teams, including budgeting, planning and staff development. Oversee development of best-in-class publishing workflows and processes to support the Center’s mission and goals. Drive organizational processes and disciplines aimed at optimizing audience. Engage audiences with data presentation and visualization to enhance the Center’s direct-to-consumer capabilities. Stay abreast of rapidly evolving media and technology tools and trends, and test new and innovative approaches to raising awareness and engagement from the public. Ensure consistent approach to branding, working with communications and design staff to create consistent visual look and feel. Lead efforts to cultivate new audiences and create an actionable plan to grow that base. Collaborate with senior management, research and communication staffs to develop long- and short-term strategic direction for dissemination of the work of the Center across multiple digital platforms. Work with staff to conceptualize and manage the development of new digital features from requirements phase through deployment. Produce high-quality user interface documents and wireframes. Collaborate with researchers, designers, editors and programmers. Oversee vendor relationships for digital initiatives, including ongoing assessments of vendor performance. Work with relevant staff to select and manage consultants and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget according to the Center’s quality standards. Stay up to date with emerging issues in digital publishing and information systems in order to make recommendations about future directions to pursue, participate in planning, assist in policy and procedures development, and identify consultants. Knowledge and Skill Requirements • Entrepreneurial and innovative thinker with a proven record of accomplishment in translating strategic thinking into action plans and measurable output. • Experienced audience strategist who can partner with team to design effective audience research. • Deep understanding of brand management and ability to quickly learn the Center’s content and voice as they relate to our brand. • Comfortable with data and able to work with social scientists to translate data into meaningful information. • Flexibility, editorial judgment and publishing metabolism. • Understanding of digital, mobile and video content platforms, including online traffic metrics, search optimization and social media. • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution. • Experienced, collaborative people manager who empowers staff to generate and execute ideas. • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, the Center’s Board of Directors and staff. Education and Experience Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience. Strategic leadership experience in media, publishing, social science research, academia and/or nonprofit sector. Experience in marketing digital content and building and retaining large online audiences. An extensive record of collaboration/influence across a complex organization of multidisciplinary professionals. Experience in building, mentoring and coaching a growing team of digital publishing specialists. FLSA Status: Exempt Location Pew Research Center staff may work virtually from remote locations up to four days in a standard work week. Staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office on at least one of two core days weekly (Tues., Wed.) and one Thursday a month for an all-staff day. The starting salary for this position is based on compensation market data and candidate experience. The starting salary typically falls in the range of $150,000-$190,000 annually. Total Rewards In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes: Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits. Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year. A 37.5-hour workweek. Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component. Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff EEO: Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Pew Research Center is a great place to work, learn and grow. Our culture is open, collegial, collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth. Our staff is made up of more than 180 smart, talented, mission-driven people who care deeply about the work they do. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including social science researchers, data scientists, survey methodologists, journalists, graphic artists, web developers, communications professionals, and administrative support and operations staff. In our work we value independence, objectivity, accuracy, rigor, humility, transparency, and innovation. An extension of these values is our vision of a positive, welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, openness, accountability, and community building – one where everyone can thrive and contribute to the mission
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posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Organization Overview Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It does not take policy positions. The Center conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, computational social science research and other data-driven research. It studies politics and policy; news habits and media; the... internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity;
Organization Overview Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It does not take policy positions. The Center conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, computational social science research and other data-driven research. It studies politics and policy; news habits and media; the... internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international affairs; social, demographic and economic trends; science; research methodology and data science; and immigration and migration. Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. The Center’s work is carried out by a staff of about 180. Position Summary The Director of Communications Strategy is responsible for all aspects of strategic communications, including planning and implementation of activities to promote Pew Research Center’s research, experts and data to key target audiences. They are responsible for activities that promote, enhance and protect the organization’s “gold-standard” brand reputation. This position oversees the Center’s media outreach, event planning and stakeholder relations; works with strategic implementation staff to develop and execute a digital dissemination strategy; and advises the top spokespeople. The Director of Communications Strategy manages a team of communications strategists who develop and execute communications plans working in close coordination with researchers, and in a broader team with visual designers, web producers and other key staff as well as external partners and constituencies. The Director of Communications Strategy reports to the Vice President of Communications. They will also serve on the Center’s management team as a Managing Director. Primary Responsibilities Communications Strategy & Leadership Develop and oversee execution of communications plans for priorities of work, including major research studies, to build reach, influence and impact for the Center’s work. Identify target audiences, goals and dissemination strategies and tactics for major priorities while working within the overall institutional brand strategy. Work with the Center’s senior management team, building strong relationships with managing directors for operational and research units and connecting communications strategies and activities with overall organizational objectives. Work with other communications managers and associates to ensure research activities are properly communicated throughout Pew Research Center and to the Center’s parent organization, The Pew Charitable Trusts. Oversee and manage the work of other communications staff to ensure communications needs are fulfilled. Directly supervise a team of communications professionals and provide for their professional development. Media Relations & Stakeholder Engagement Ensure that the Center’s work reaches, informs and engages key target audiences who are stakeholders in the Center’s research by implementing a range of tactics including media outreach, speaking engagements, social media, email alerts, a weekly e-newsletter, and paid marketing events and sponsorships. Cultivate and manage new and ongoing relationships with major media partners and work with senior communications staff to develop and ensure effective execution of media outreach plans. Manage timing and strategy for major media releases, balancing overall institutional needs. Prepare spokespeople for interviews and oversee media training; serve as a resource to senior researchers in preparation for media events and speaking engagements. Triage press requests. Work with communications staff to develop and manage media lists for releases. Oversee production of Pew Research Center events, roundtables and press conferences, including their management, program and panel development, speaker handling and event logistics. Work with communications staff to ensure key communications tools can achieve objectives. Liaise with external partners, including major media organizations, other research institutions, conveners and donors to ensure effective and smooth collaboration for dissemination and research partnerships. Investigate new dissemination strategies and delivery channels for existing material, attend conferences, conduct outreach to think tanks and other content creators, and stay informed about new technologies and trends. Brand and Reputation Management Protect Pew Research Center’s gold-standard brand by providing superior judgment to avoid reputational damage and help craft thoughtful, rapid response to critical coverage. Ensure that outgoing content and messaging by brand “ambassadors” exemplifies the Center’s core values. Advise the Center’s senior leadership on reputation management by providing counsel about reputational cost/benefit of initiatives. Monitor use of Pew Research Center material. Monitor press mentions of key partners, the research/polling industry and other institutions and topics relevant to the Pew Research Center brand. Work with communications and design staff to ensure that collateral and other material is consistent with the Center’s style and standards. Education/Training/Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, mass media, international relations, journalism or related field. Minimum 15 years of relevant experience is required. Experience in a nonprofit, think tank, research, or academic environment strongly preferred. Knowledge of Washington and the national and international press corps, and a proven record of cultivating media relationships. International professional experience and foreign-language skills strongly preferred. Knowledge and Skills Requirements Knowledge of communications strategic planning and experience with a wide range of tactics. Exceptional verbal communication and writing skills. Able to work in a team, and across functions, under deadline with diplomacy and poise. News junkie with a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in national and international affairs. Creative and strategic thinker. Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of media tools such as Factiva, Cision, MailChimp, Meltwater, Salesforce a plus. FLSA Status: Exempt Location Pew Research Center staff may work virtually from remote locations up to four days in a standard work week. Staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office on at least one of two core days weekly (Tues., Wed.) and one Thursday a month for an all-staff day. The starting salary for this position is based on compensation market data and candidate experience. The starting salary typically falls in the range of $144,000-$180,000 annually. Total Rewards In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes: Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits. Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year. A 37.5-hour workweek. Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component. Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff EEO: Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Pew Research Center is a great place to work, learn and grow. Our culture is open, collegial, collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth. Our staff is made up of more than 180 smart, talented, mission-driven people who care deeply about the work they do. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including social science researchers, data scientists, survey methodologists, journalists, graphic artists, web developers, communications professionals, and administrative support and operations staff. In our work we value independence, objectivity, accuracy, rigor, humility, transparency, and innovation. An extension of these values is our vision of a positive, welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, openness, accountability, and community building – one where everyone can thrive and contribute to the mission
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schedule_type: Full-time
Position Summary:
The Associate Digital Producer plays a key role as a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for publishing and promoting Center research across multiple digital platforms including the pewresearch.org website, email newsletters and social media. The Associate Digital Producer will format and upload blog posts, reports, graphics and other materials, developing a... sophisticated understanding of all Center digital publishing
Position Summary:
The Associate Digital Producer plays a key role as a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for publishing and promoting Center research across multiple digital platforms including the pewresearch.org website, email newsletters and social media. The Associate Digital Producer will format and upload blog posts, reports, graphics and other materials, developing a... sophisticated understanding of all Center digital publishing systems. They will serve as the lead editorial and technical resource for Short Reads blog production working with researchers, writers, web developers and graphic designers. This position reports to the Associate Director, Digital, but works closely with the blog team and representatives from across the organization. Occasional night and weekend hours may be required.
Primary Responsibilities
• Publish content to Pew Research blog and website using WordPress and other content management systems
• Maintain production workflows for multiple projects at once, shepherding all elements of blog publication through the review and approval process
• Work with other producers as well as research and communications teams to help generate concepts for blog posts and digital features, identify strategic editorial goals, and help prioritize projects
• Update website homepage and topic pages based on news judgment and organizational editorial calendar
• Perform quality control and copyediting duties as needed for all materials published
• Create and post daily content to social media accounts, promoting new blog posts and report releases
• Collaborate with digital engagement manager, audience and design teams to ensure all content is optimized for social media and search
• Collaborate with UX, communications, editors, and digital analytics specialist to maintain and apply content taxonomy
• Work with digital analytics specialist to measure reach and impact of digital products
• Serve as backup producer when other digital team members are on tight deadlines
• Draft email newsletters and website copy as needed
• Publish email newsletters and other promotional materials as needed
Education/Training/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or related field
• Two to four years digital production experience, ideally at a think tank, research or news organization
• Experience with WordPress
• Experience conceiving, creating and/or editing digital features and packages
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of standards-based HTML, CSS and search engine optimization
• Strong news judgment, headline-writing skills, copy writing and editing skills
• Interest in emerging digital technologies and best practices including content management, publication workflow, user experience, social media marketing, audio/video, etc.
• Basic understanding of fundamentals of information architecture and user-centric design
• Familiarity with industry-standard digital production tools (Adobe CS, Figma, etc.)
• Ability to meet deadlines with strict attention to detail and accuracyInterest in Pew Research Center’s diverse body of work and in exploring innovative ways of presenting data and research via digital channels
• Familiarity with social media (Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout, etc.) and email marketing (MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.) platforms a plus
• Experience with Google Analytics or other web analytics tools a plus
The typical starting salary for this position is $65,000
Location
Pew Research Center staff may work virtually from remote locations up to four days in a standard work week. Staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office on at least one of two core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday) and one Thursday a month for an all-staff day.
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of standards-based HTML, CSS and search engine optimization
• Strong news judgment, headline-writing skills, copy writing and editing skills
• Interest in emerging digital technologies and best practices including content management, publication workflow, user experience, social media marketing, audio/video, etc.
• Basic understanding of fundamentals of information architecture and user-centric design
• Familiarity with industry-standard digital production tools (Adobe CS, Figma, etc.)
• Ability to meet deadlines with strict attention to detail and accuracyInterest in Pew Research Center’s diverse body of work and in exploring innovative ways of presenting data and research via digital channels
• Familiarity with social media (Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout, etc.) and email marketing (MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.) platforms a plus
• Experience with Google Analytics or other web analytics tools a plus
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The Associate Digital Producer plays a key role as a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for publishing and promoting Center research across multiple digital platforms including the pewresearch.org website, email newsletters and social media. The Associate Digital Producer will format and upload blog posts, reports, graphics and other materials, developing a... sophisticated understanding of all Center digital publishing systems. They will serve as the lead editorial and technical resource for Short Reads blog production working with researchers, writers, web developers and graphic designers. This position reports to the Associate Director, Digital, but works closely with the blog team and representatives from across the organization. Occasional night and weekend hours may be required.
Primary Responsibilities
• Publish content to Pew Research blog and website using WordPress and other content management systems
• Maintain production workflows for multiple projects at once, shepherding all elements of blog publication through the review and approval process
• Work with other producers as well as research and communications teams to help generate concepts for blog posts and digital features, identify strategic editorial goals, and help prioritize projects
• Update website homepage and topic pages based on news judgment and organizational editorial calendar
• Perform quality control and copyediting duties as needed for all materials published
• Create and post daily content to social media accounts, promoting new blog posts and report releases
• Collaborate with digital engagement manager, audience and design teams to ensure all content is optimized for social media and search
• Collaborate with UX, communications, editors, and digital analytics specialist to maintain and apply content taxonomy
• Work with digital analytics specialist to measure reach and impact of digital products
• Serve as backup producer when other digital team members are on tight deadlines
• Draft email newsletters and website copy as needed
• Publish email newsletters and other promotional materials as needed
Education/Training/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or related field
• Two to four years digital production experience, ideally at a think tank, research or news organization
• Experience with WordPress
• Experience conceiving, creating and/or editing digital features and packages
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of standards-based HTML, CSS and search engine optimization
• Strong news judgment, headline-writing skills, copy writing and editing skills
• Interest in emerging digital technologies and best practices including content management, publication workflow, user experience, social media marketing, audio/video, etc.
• Basic understanding of fundamentals of information architecture and user-centric design
• Familiarity with industry-standard digital production tools (Adobe CS, Figma, etc.)
• Ability to meet deadlines with strict attention to detail and accuracyInterest in Pew Research Center’s diverse body of work and in exploring innovative ways of presenting data and research via digital channels
• Familiarity with social media (Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout, etc.) and email marketing (MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.) platforms a plus
• Experience with Google Analytics or other web analytics tools a plus
The typical starting salary for this position is $65,000
Location
Pew Research Center staff may work virtually from remote locations up to four days in a standard work week. Staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office on at least one of two core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday) and one Thursday a month for an all-staff day.
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of standards-based HTML, CSS and search engine optimization
• Strong news judgment, headline-writing skills, copy writing and editing skills
• Interest in emerging digital technologies and best practices including content management, publication workflow, user experience, social media marketing, audio/video, etc.
• Basic understanding of fundamentals of information architecture and user-centric design
• Familiarity with industry-standard digital production tools (Adobe CS, Figma, etc.)
• Ability to meet deadlines with strict attention to detail and accuracyInterest in Pew Research Center’s diverse body of work and in exploring innovative ways of presenting data and research via digital channels
• Familiarity with social media (Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout, etc.) and email marketing (MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.) platforms a plus
• Experience with Google Analytics or other web analytics tools a plus
Apply Here
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posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 144K a year
Position Description
Pew Research Center is looking for an Associate Director for its Race & Ethnicity team. The Associate Director will play a key role in shaping the team’s research and editorial strategy, and will help lead the Center’s multi-year, cross-team research agenda on race and ethnicity in the U.S particularly on issues pertaining to Black and Hispanic Americans. The Associate... Director will conceptualize research products and
Position Description
Pew Research Center is looking for an Associate Director for its Race & Ethnicity team. The Associate Director will play a key role in shaping the team’s research and editorial strategy, and will help lead the Center’s multi-year, cross-team research agenda on race and ethnicity in the U.S particularly on issues pertaining to Black and Hispanic Americans. The Associate... Director will conceptualize research products and manage day-to-day operations, including questionnaire development, translation, quality control, data analysis, writing and number checking. The Associate Director will also serve as a spokesperson for the Center’s research in their subject areas and assist with writing components of grant applications.
Reporting to Director, Race & Ethnicity, the Associate Director will model best practices in collaboration across teams, as well as in creating systems and processes that help produce the best possible products.
Responsibilities
• Manage development and execution of original research focused on race and ethnicity
• Manage team day-to-day operations planning, editorial calendars, production calendars and staff assignments to projects
• Provide editorial direction by identifying storylines
• Supervise team members by providing regular feedback and comfortably addressing performance issues
• Contribute to writing grant proposals and meeting grant-reporting requirements
• Act as a spokesperson for the team’s research
• Take an institutional role in setting the research agenda and contribute to management and culture building across the Center as a whole
• Work with the Center’s communications team to ensure that the work meets the needs of, and is accessible to, the Center’s priority audiences
• Work with the Center’s methods team to ensure that the Center’s survey research meets the highest methodological standards
• Ensure accuracy, impartiality, clarity and methodological transparency in all research products
Knowledge and Skills Required
• Must have a passion for the mission of a non-advocacy organization that conducts high-quality social science research and reports its findings in impartial, clear and accessible ways
• Demonstrated success in project management along with maturity, independence and time management skills to work effectively with little or no day-to-day supervision
• Dedicated to the highest principles of transparency and accountability
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with direct reports, peers and managers
• Strong inter-personal skills to relate effectively to staff at all levels
• Strong collaboration skills
Education/Training/Experience
• MA required, PhD preferred. 15+ years of research experience, with a minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in research and analysis
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise on racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., including but not limited to the experiences of Black and Hispanic Americans in the U.S., immigration and race relations.
• Advanced skills in quantitative data analysis
• Proven ability to write clear, compelling and accessible reports on quantitative research
• Successful experience leading small teams, mentoring others and giving feedback
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff Show more details...
Pew Research Center is looking for an Associate Director for its Race & Ethnicity team. The Associate Director will play a key role in shaping the team’s research and editorial strategy, and will help lead the Center’s multi-year, cross-team research agenda on race and ethnicity in the U.S particularly on issues pertaining to Black and Hispanic Americans. The Associate... Director will conceptualize research products and manage day-to-day operations, including questionnaire development, translation, quality control, data analysis, writing and number checking. The Associate Director will also serve as a spokesperson for the Center’s research in their subject areas and assist with writing components of grant applications.
Reporting to Director, Race & Ethnicity, the Associate Director will model best practices in collaboration across teams, as well as in creating systems and processes that help produce the best possible products.
Responsibilities
• Manage development and execution of original research focused on race and ethnicity
• Manage team day-to-day operations planning, editorial calendars, production calendars and staff assignments to projects
• Provide editorial direction by identifying storylines
• Supervise team members by providing regular feedback and comfortably addressing performance issues
• Contribute to writing grant proposals and meeting grant-reporting requirements
• Act as a spokesperson for the team’s research
• Take an institutional role in setting the research agenda and contribute to management and culture building across the Center as a whole
• Work with the Center’s communications team to ensure that the work meets the needs of, and is accessible to, the Center’s priority audiences
• Work with the Center’s methods team to ensure that the Center’s survey research meets the highest methodological standards
• Ensure accuracy, impartiality, clarity and methodological transparency in all research products
Knowledge and Skills Required
• Must have a passion for the mission of a non-advocacy organization that conducts high-quality social science research and reports its findings in impartial, clear and accessible ways
• Demonstrated success in project management along with maturity, independence and time management skills to work effectively with little or no day-to-day supervision
• Dedicated to the highest principles of transparency and accountability
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with direct reports, peers and managers
• Strong inter-personal skills to relate effectively to staff at all levels
• Strong collaboration skills
Education/Training/Experience
• MA required, PhD preferred. 15+ years of research experience, with a minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in research and analysis
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise on racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., including but not limited to the experiences of Black and Hispanic Americans in the U.S., immigration and race relations.
• Advanced skills in quantitative data analysis
• Proven ability to write clear, compelling and accessible reports on quantitative research
• Successful experience leading small teams, mentoring others and giving feedback
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
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schedule_type: Full-time
Position Summary
The Writer/Editor will be one of two editors of Short Reads, Pew Research Center’s data journalism blog. The Writer/Editor will edit blog posts written by members of the Short Reads team and by researchers from across the wider organization, while also regularly writing blog posts based on Pew Research Center data, external data or both. The ideal candidate will have a strong... news sense and editorial judgment; superb editing
Position Summary
The Writer/Editor will be one of two editors of Short Reads, Pew Research Center’s data journalism blog. The Writer/Editor will edit blog posts written by members of the Short Reads team and by researchers from across the wider organization, while also regularly writing blog posts based on Pew Research Center data, external data or both. The ideal candidate will have a strong... news sense and editorial judgment; superb editing and writing skills; experience working in a fast-paced digital journalism environment; a talent and appreciation for data visualization and visual journalism; a comprehension of quantitative research; and an interest in understanding digital audience behavior and in building the value and audience for Pew Research Center’s work. While this is not a technical position, the Writer/Editor must have a solid understanding of how digital platforms work, familiarity with web content management systems including WordPress, and a basic understanding of HTML, graphics, social media platforms and web analytics. Candidates should have strong collaborative orientation and work well across functions and departments around the Center. This position reports to the Associate Director, Short Reads.
Primary Responsibilities
Editing the Short Reads blog and associated publications (60%)
• Work with blog team staff and researchers from across the organization to come up with ideas for blog posts on a wide range of research topics, with a focus on timeliness, relevance and accessibility for a general audience.
• Rigorously edit blog posts for structure, understandability, accuracy and neutrality, including in all headlines and infographics, and communicate all editorial changes to authors in a clear and professional manner.
• Help guide each blog post through the editorial process, working with authors, fact-checkers, copy editors, digital producers and others to ensure all key steps in the process are taken.
• Collaborate with others to produce the Center’s weekly newsletter of key research findings.
• Train and serve as a resource to staffers across the Center on writing and editing for digital platforms.
Conceiving of original ideas and writing new content for the Short Reads blog (40%)
• Develop ideas for blog posts that are grounded in Pew Research Center data and/or external data from government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, etc.
• Research and write blog posts in an authoritative way, with an emphasis on making the Center’s research findings accessible and understandable to a general audience.
• Meet editorial deadlines to ensure that blog posts are relevant to the news cycle or to important external events.
• Help promote written work by responding to media requests or external speaking engagements as needed.
Education/Training/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-10 years of digital journalism experience; candidates with at least 10 years of experience can be hired at the Senior Writer/Editor level
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment, with a strong preference for newsroom experience
• Broad familiarity with subjects covered by Short Reads and Pew Research Center
• Demonstrated facility with stories with a quantitative focus
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
• Exceptional editing and writing skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent news judgment
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Knowledge of basic web production tools including WordPress, content management systems, web analytics and search engine optimization
• Knowledge of social media and emerging trends in digital communication
• Must be highly organized and able to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Must be proactive, collaborative and able to work in a cross-functional team, bridging technical and editorial skill-sets
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff at all levels
The typical starting salary for this position is $79,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location
Pew Research Center staff may work virtually from remote locations up to four days in a standard work week. Staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office on at least one of two core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday) and one Thursday a month for an all-staff day.
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
• Exceptional editing and writing skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent news judgment
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Knowledge of basic web production tools including WordPress, content management systems, web analytics and search engine optimization
• Knowledge of social media and emerging trends in digital communication
• Must be highly organized and able to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Must be proactive, collaborative and able to work in a cross-functional team, bridging technical and editorial skill-sets
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff at all levels
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The Writer/Editor will be one of two editors of Short Reads, Pew Research Center’s data journalism blog. The Writer/Editor will edit blog posts written by members of the Short Reads team and by researchers from across the wider organization, while also regularly writing blog posts based on Pew Research Center data, external data or both. The ideal candidate will have a strong... news sense and editorial judgment; superb editing and writing skills; experience working in a fast-paced digital journalism environment; a talent and appreciation for data visualization and visual journalism; a comprehension of quantitative research; and an interest in understanding digital audience behavior and in building the value and audience for Pew Research Center’s work. While this is not a technical position, the Writer/Editor must have a solid understanding of how digital platforms work, familiarity with web content management systems including WordPress, and a basic understanding of HTML, graphics, social media platforms and web analytics. Candidates should have strong collaborative orientation and work well across functions and departments around the Center. This position reports to the Associate Director, Short Reads.
Primary Responsibilities
Editing the Short Reads blog and associated publications (60%)
• Work with blog team staff and researchers from across the organization to come up with ideas for blog posts on a wide range of research topics, with a focus on timeliness, relevance and accessibility for a general audience.
• Rigorously edit blog posts for structure, understandability, accuracy and neutrality, including in all headlines and infographics, and communicate all editorial changes to authors in a clear and professional manner.
• Help guide each blog post through the editorial process, working with authors, fact-checkers, copy editors, digital producers and others to ensure all key steps in the process are taken.
• Collaborate with others to produce the Center’s weekly newsletter of key research findings.
• Train and serve as a resource to staffers across the Center on writing and editing for digital platforms.
Conceiving of original ideas and writing new content for the Short Reads blog (40%)
• Develop ideas for blog posts that are grounded in Pew Research Center data and/or external data from government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, etc.
• Research and write blog posts in an authoritative way, with an emphasis on making the Center’s research findings accessible and understandable to a general audience.
• Meet editorial deadlines to ensure that blog posts are relevant to the news cycle or to important external events.
• Help promote written work by responding to media requests or external speaking engagements as needed.
Education/Training/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-10 years of digital journalism experience; candidates with at least 10 years of experience can be hired at the Senior Writer/Editor level
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment, with a strong preference for newsroom experience
• Broad familiarity with subjects covered by Short Reads and Pew Research Center
• Demonstrated facility with stories with a quantitative focus
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
• Exceptional editing and writing skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent news judgment
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Knowledge of basic web production tools including WordPress, content management systems, web analytics and search engine optimization
• Knowledge of social media and emerging trends in digital communication
• Must be highly organized and able to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Must be proactive, collaborative and able to work in a cross-functional team, bridging technical and editorial skill-sets
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff at all levels
The typical starting salary for this position is $79,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location
Pew Research Center staff may work virtually from remote locations up to four days in a standard work week. Staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office on at least one of two core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday) and one Thursday a month for an all-staff day.
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
• Exceptional editing and writing skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent news judgment
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Knowledge of basic web production tools including WordPress, content management systems, web analytics and search engine optimization
• Knowledge of social media and emerging trends in digital communication
• Must be highly organized and able to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Must be proactive, collaborative and able to work in a cross-functional team, bridging technical and editorial skill-sets
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff at all levels
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/KmNo6pCa2PaxKi8yqsLp4J
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posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
Organization Overview
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; media and journalism; internet and technology; religion and... public life; Hispanic trends; global attitudes and U.S.
Organization Overview
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; media and journalism; internet and technology; religion and... public life; Hispanic trends; global attitudes and U.S. social and demographic trends. Pew Research does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Research Center's work is carried out by a staff of 150.
Position Summary
The Communications Associate is a member of the communications team whose primary focus will be promoting the center's research on religion. The Communications Associate will promote and disseminate findings through media relations, stakeholder engagement and event planning. The Communications Associate is skilled in working independently as well as part of a team; and is able to demonstrate initiative, professionalism and attention to detail. The Communications Associate has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is comfortable communicating about statistics and data. The position reports to the Senior Communications Manager, Global, who may call upon the Associate to provide support for the Center's Global Attitudes and Global Migration and Demography research areas.
Primary Responsibilities
Serves as initial point of contact for external inquiries, especially media inquiries; responds to incoming requests promptly, accurately and efficiently
Reaches out to print, broadcast and online media through press releases, media advisories and pitch calls
Acts as a resource for global and domestic audiences within the organization by thinking through strategies and tactics that best serve the media, key stakeholders and interested parties outside the United States
Shares the responsibility for creating, updating and maintaining lists of media and other key stakeholders; identifies new people and organizations within our target audiences
Assists with developing social media outreach to promote the center's research
Arranges interviews for experts, including coordinating logistics
Tracks and documents, through spreadsheets and written reports, the results of external outreach activities for internal metrics collection
Education/Training/Experience
Bachelor's degree required; degree in communications, journalism, English or other relevant field preferred
3-5 years' experience in communications, including media relations
Knowledge of and background working with domestic and international press corps and public-policy community
Excellent writing skills, including knowledge of AP style, and ability to work on a variety of materials for different audiences
Ability to learn how to work with tools related to media outreach, including Cision and Meltwater
Ability to learn how to manage and use Salesforce or similar contact databases
Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international issues, as well as those at the intersection of religion and public affairs
Facility with numbers and statistics
Superior verbal communication skills
Must be detail-oriented
Must have excellent judgment
Must be proactive, customer-oriented and highly motivated
Must be highly organized, able to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work well in team-oriented environment where collaboration is valued
Must be able to think strategically and work tactically
FLSA Status:
Exempt
The Pew Research Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; media and journalism; internet and technology; religion and... public life; Hispanic trends; global attitudes and U.S. social and demographic trends. Pew Research does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Research Center's work is carried out by a staff of 150.
Position Summary
The Communications Associate is a member of the communications team whose primary focus will be promoting the center's research on religion. The Communications Associate will promote and disseminate findings through media relations, stakeholder engagement and event planning. The Communications Associate is skilled in working independently as well as part of a team; and is able to demonstrate initiative, professionalism and attention to detail. The Communications Associate has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is comfortable communicating about statistics and data. The position reports to the Senior Communications Manager, Global, who may call upon the Associate to provide support for the Center's Global Attitudes and Global Migration and Demography research areas.
Primary Responsibilities
Serves as initial point of contact for external inquiries, especially media inquiries; responds to incoming requests promptly, accurately and efficiently
Reaches out to print, broadcast and online media through press releases, media advisories and pitch calls
Acts as a resource for global and domestic audiences within the organization by thinking through strategies and tactics that best serve the media, key stakeholders and interested parties outside the United States
Shares the responsibility for creating, updating and maintaining lists of media and other key stakeholders; identifies new people and organizations within our target audiences
Assists with developing social media outreach to promote the center's research
Arranges interviews for experts, including coordinating logistics
Tracks and documents, through spreadsheets and written reports, the results of external outreach activities for internal metrics collection
Education/Training/Experience
Bachelor's degree required; degree in communications, journalism, English or other relevant field preferred
3-5 years' experience in communications, including media relations
Knowledge of and background working with domestic and international press corps and public-policy community
Excellent writing skills, including knowledge of AP style, and ability to work on a variety of materials for different audiences
Ability to learn how to work with tools related to media outreach, including Cision and Meltwater
Ability to learn how to manage and use Salesforce or similar contact databases
Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international issues, as well as those at the intersection of religion and public affairs
Facility with numbers and statistics
Superior verbal communication skills
Must be detail-oriented
Must have excellent judgment
Must be proactive, customer-oriented and highly motivated
Must be highly organized, able to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work well in team-oriented environment where collaboration is valued
Must be able to think strategically and work tactically
FLSA Status:
Exempt
The Pew Research Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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posted_at: 23 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant is a member of the administrative support team, reporting to the Manager of Administrative Support, and may support one or more vice presidents / executives. The Executive Assistant ensures an executive has everything necessary to be effective in meetings, respond to telephone calls and correspondence appropriately and within a reasonable timeframe... arrive on time and be prepared for appointments, and be
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant is a member of the administrative support team, reporting to the Manager of Administrative Support, and may support one or more vice presidents / executives. The Executive Assistant ensures an executive has everything necessary to be effective in meetings, respond to telephone calls and correspondence appropriately and within a reasonable timeframe... arrive on time and be prepared for appointments, and be able to adjust an executive's schedule in reaction to urgent and unforeseen circumstances. This position requires outstanding communication and follow up, interpersonal and organizational skills, initiative, self-motivation, sound judgment, discretion, respect for confidentiality, ability to remain calm in a high energy fast-paced environment, and a commitment to providing professional, customer-focused service. This person performs the tasks of the Executive Assistant, but with increased confidence and competence, and without the need for careful scrutiny or supervision.
Primary Responsibilities
Scheduling:
• Receive and review all requests for an executive's time.
• Manage an executive's calendar and commitments to ensure time is used in the most efficient and effective manner while running as seamlessly as possible.
• Oversee travel with a careful eye towards the travel policy prepare detailed itineraries, ticketing and logistical arrangements.
• Identify and track important upcoming events on an executive's calendar to ensure sufficient time to prepare background materials.
Meeting Preparation:
• Proactively prepare briefing materials, relevant documents and background information for meetings.
• Perform research as needed: draft memos, letters, agendas, presentations and documents.
• Provide editing and proofreading on various documents as requested.
• Coordinate regular check-ins between an executive and direct reports.
• Secure meeting space, arrange for catering, communicate with attendees when meetings are in-person. When meetings are virtual, set up the WebEx or MS Teams meeting invite, ensure the link is distributed in the calendar invite appropriately, and occasionally serve as meeting host.
• Attend meetings as requested, taking notes and circulating notes post-meeting, synthesizing tasks that need to be addressed as a result of the meeting.
Communications:
• Answer and screen telephone calls from a variety of outside parties with professionalism, diplomacy, sound judgment and responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with constituencies.
• Evaluate and distribute incoming correspondence and prioritize for the review. As part of this preparation, provide relevant previous correspondence and related documents, if applicable, and make helpful notations on mail (e.g., availability for invitations, prior history).
• Assist with preparing memos and letters, including editing and proofreading documents, and formatting and distributing meeting agendas.
Accounting:
• With a sharp sense of detail, prepare and follow up on all expense reports and reimbursement requests in a timely manner.
• Prepare third-party reimbursements and payment requests.
Organization:
• Develop and manage an executive's paper and online filing system, ensuring that key correspondence and materials are easily accessible.
• Assist in maintaining task lists.
• Identify other opportunities to improve workflow and task management for the executive(s) team.
Education/Training/Experience
• Bachelor's degree recommended or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years administrative or secretarial experience required, including two or more years of experience supporting executive management in an organization.
• Experience in several types of office environments preferred.
• Experience managing administrative function and/or supervising administrative support staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams and Outlook).
• PeopleSoft and SharePoint experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Self-disciplined to proactively resolve issues, anticipate needs and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills including strong sense of urgency to set priorities, juggle multiple tasks, organize time effectively, conduct research, and identify resources for projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Works well under pressure.
• Skilled at coordinating complex meetings and travel arrangements.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including proofreading and editing.
• Ability to tactfully manage internal and external relationships, and communicate in a clear, direct and diplomatic style, handling sensitive situations and complex tasks discreetly, effectively and efficiently.
• Always maintains a customer service demeanor, being responsive to requests and providing high quality service. Be available, as necessary, outside of normal business hours.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner. Makes appropriate decisions and exercises sound judgment on the need to elevate decisions to senior management.
• Ability to understand organizational structure and to work through administrative systems, both as an individual and as a member of a team.
• Ability to display a sophisticated understanding of the senior leadership team's priorities and needs.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Salary: $79,000/year
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the "Drop files here" box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center's employees enjoy a robust total rewards packagethat includes:
• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff
EEO:
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills Show more details...
The Executive Assistant is a member of the administrative support team, reporting to the Manager of Administrative Support, and may support one or more vice presidents / executives. The Executive Assistant ensures an executive has everything necessary to be effective in meetings, respond to telephone calls and correspondence appropriately and within a reasonable timeframe... arrive on time and be prepared for appointments, and be able to adjust an executive's schedule in reaction to urgent and unforeseen circumstances. This position requires outstanding communication and follow up, interpersonal and organizational skills, initiative, self-motivation, sound judgment, discretion, respect for confidentiality, ability to remain calm in a high energy fast-paced environment, and a commitment to providing professional, customer-focused service. This person performs the tasks of the Executive Assistant, but with increased confidence and competence, and without the need for careful scrutiny or supervision.
Primary Responsibilities
Scheduling:
• Receive and review all requests for an executive's time.
• Manage an executive's calendar and commitments to ensure time is used in the most efficient and effective manner while running as seamlessly as possible.
• Oversee travel with a careful eye towards the travel policy prepare detailed itineraries, ticketing and logistical arrangements.
• Identify and track important upcoming events on an executive's calendar to ensure sufficient time to prepare background materials.
Meeting Preparation:
• Proactively prepare briefing materials, relevant documents and background information for meetings.
• Perform research as needed: draft memos, letters, agendas, presentations and documents.
• Provide editing and proofreading on various documents as requested.
• Coordinate regular check-ins between an executive and direct reports.
• Secure meeting space, arrange for catering, communicate with attendees when meetings are in-person. When meetings are virtual, set up the WebEx or MS Teams meeting invite, ensure the link is distributed in the calendar invite appropriately, and occasionally serve as meeting host.
• Attend meetings as requested, taking notes and circulating notes post-meeting, synthesizing tasks that need to be addressed as a result of the meeting.
Communications:
• Answer and screen telephone calls from a variety of outside parties with professionalism, diplomacy, sound judgment and responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with constituencies.
• Evaluate and distribute incoming correspondence and prioritize for the review. As part of this preparation, provide relevant previous correspondence and related documents, if applicable, and make helpful notations on mail (e.g., availability for invitations, prior history).
• Assist with preparing memos and letters, including editing and proofreading documents, and formatting and distributing meeting agendas.
Accounting:
• With a sharp sense of detail, prepare and follow up on all expense reports and reimbursement requests in a timely manner.
• Prepare third-party reimbursements and payment requests.
Organization:
• Develop and manage an executive's paper and online filing system, ensuring that key correspondence and materials are easily accessible.
• Assist in maintaining task lists.
• Identify other opportunities to improve workflow and task management for the executive(s) team.
Education/Training/Experience
• Bachelor's degree recommended or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years administrative or secretarial experience required, including two or more years of experience supporting executive management in an organization.
• Experience in several types of office environments preferred.
• Experience managing administrative function and/or supervising administrative support staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams and Outlook).
• PeopleSoft and SharePoint experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Self-disciplined to proactively resolve issues, anticipate needs and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills including strong sense of urgency to set priorities, juggle multiple tasks, organize time effectively, conduct research, and identify resources for projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Works well under pressure.
• Skilled at coordinating complex meetings and travel arrangements.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including proofreading and editing.
• Ability to tactfully manage internal and external relationships, and communicate in a clear, direct and diplomatic style, handling sensitive situations and complex tasks discreetly, effectively and efficiently.
• Always maintains a customer service demeanor, being responsive to requests and providing high quality service. Be available, as necessary, outside of normal business hours.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner. Makes appropriate decisions and exercises sound judgment on the need to elevate decisions to senior management.
• Ability to understand organizational structure and to work through administrative systems, both as an individual and as a member of a team.
• Ability to display a sophisticated understanding of the senior leadership team's priorities and needs.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Salary: $79,000/year
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the "Drop files here" box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center's employees enjoy a robust total rewards packagethat includes:
• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff
EEO:
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills Show more details...
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posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-time
The Government Performance Portfolio
Pew’s government performance work identifies and advances effective approaches to help solve complex challenges at all levels of government in the United States...
The portfolio’s work can be traced back to our founders’ early efforts to improve the lives of Americans by supporting efforts that promoted health, civic engagement, and democratic ideals. Today, we conduct research on emerging topics, develop
The Government Performance Portfolio
Pew’s government performance work identifies and advances effective approaches to help solve complex challenges at all levels of government in the United States...
The portfolio’s work can be traced back to our founders’ early efforts to improve the lives of Americans by supporting efforts that promoted health, civic engagement, and democratic ideals. Today, we conduct research on emerging topics, develop data-driven reports, and highlight innovative, non-partisan approaches in addressing complex problems at the federal, state, and local levels as well as the interplay that can occur between jurisdictions. Current initiatives focus on health, fiscal and economic policy, and safety and justice, and take into account significant trends such as evolving technologies, and the increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States population.
Our teams explore and advance effective, evidence-based policies using credible, timely, and accessible research, assessing public support for change, identifying approaches that have proved successful elsewhere, and bringing together diverse perspectives to find common ground. We work in collaboration with organizations that share our commitment to rigorous research, measurable results, and public service, and we focus on developing durable policy change. In addition, our teams use strategic outreach and dissemination to ensure that good information is widely communicated to decision-makers, media, influential stakeholders, and the public.
Project Development and Support
The Project Development and Support (PDS) team serves a cross-cutting role across Pew’s government performance portfolio and supports teams present Pew as a trusted, valued resource to policymakers, funders, and stakeholders. PDS does so by working with projects to develop engagement strategies, support project development, promote collaboration across program, and engage with stakeholders more effectively and with greater impact.
Position Overview
The senior associate is part of a team that provides cross-cutting, multi-disciplinary support to Pew’s government performance portfolio and helps projects to implement strategies to achieve their objectives. Reporting to the associate manger, the senior associate supports the exploration, evaluation, and development of new policy projects within the government performance portfolio, along with assisting projects with their sunsetting efforts.
The position, based in Pew’s Washington, D.C., office and it is eligible for up to 60% telework.
Responsibilities
• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project’s related goals.
• Support efforts across the portfolio to develop new projects, strategies, or initiatives including supporting program staff in early phases of new project development. This includes policy and political research, evaluation, and operational support through all phases of development.
• Support the implementation of systematic approaches of identifying the operational needs of projects in their final phase of work, including development and management of contracts and grants; identifying and supporting strategic partnerships; and providing additional staffing capacity.
• Liaise with other colleagues across Pew to advance the goals of the portfolio in its efforts to stand up new projects and close out sunsetting projects, to ensure clear communications and operational excellence in supporting these efforts.
• Support state legislative tracking efforts and advise other departments and teams within Pew on the best practices of tracking legislation on the state and local government level.
• Lead innovative approaches that encourage and expand the use of emerging information technology tools to help support and achieve programmatic goals and activities, such as Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and social media monitoring platforms.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.
Requirements
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, including a capacity to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Build knowledge and maintain awareness of current events, trends, policy activity, and news related to Pew’s existing and forward-looking programmatic work.
• Understanding of federal, state, and/or local public policy.
• Systems skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Four years of professional experience
Key attributes and preferred experience
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Diplomacy. Capable of working productively with a wide array individuals and stakeholder groups with differing points of view.
• Oral, presentation, facilitation, and written communications skills. Clear, effective writing style.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at developing and moving projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
• Experience writing, editing or analyzing legislation preferred.
• Experience with legislative tracking platforms and search tools a plus.
• Experience working in a state executive or legislative office, think tank, or NGO is preferred.
Travel
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Pew’s government performance work identifies and advances effective approaches to help solve complex challenges at all levels of government in the United States...
The portfolio’s work can be traced back to our founders’ early efforts to improve the lives of Americans by supporting efforts that promoted health, civic engagement, and democratic ideals. Today, we conduct research on emerging topics, develop data-driven reports, and highlight innovative, non-partisan approaches in addressing complex problems at the federal, state, and local levels as well as the interplay that can occur between jurisdictions. Current initiatives focus on health, fiscal and economic policy, and safety and justice, and take into account significant trends such as evolving technologies, and the increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States population.
Our teams explore and advance effective, evidence-based policies using credible, timely, and accessible research, assessing public support for change, identifying approaches that have proved successful elsewhere, and bringing together diverse perspectives to find common ground. We work in collaboration with organizations that share our commitment to rigorous research, measurable results, and public service, and we focus on developing durable policy change. In addition, our teams use strategic outreach and dissemination to ensure that good information is widely communicated to decision-makers, media, influential stakeholders, and the public.
Project Development and Support
The Project Development and Support (PDS) team serves a cross-cutting role across Pew’s government performance portfolio and supports teams present Pew as a trusted, valued resource to policymakers, funders, and stakeholders. PDS does so by working with projects to develop engagement strategies, support project development, promote collaboration across program, and engage with stakeholders more effectively and with greater impact.
Position Overview
The senior associate is part of a team that provides cross-cutting, multi-disciplinary support to Pew’s government performance portfolio and helps projects to implement strategies to achieve their objectives. Reporting to the associate manger, the senior associate supports the exploration, evaluation, and development of new policy projects within the government performance portfolio, along with assisting projects with their sunsetting efforts.
The position, based in Pew’s Washington, D.C., office and it is eligible for up to 60% telework.
Responsibilities
• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project’s related goals.
• Support efforts across the portfolio to develop new projects, strategies, or initiatives including supporting program staff in early phases of new project development. This includes policy and political research, evaluation, and operational support through all phases of development.
• Support the implementation of systematic approaches of identifying the operational needs of projects in their final phase of work, including development and management of contracts and grants; identifying and supporting strategic partnerships; and providing additional staffing capacity.
• Liaise with other colleagues across Pew to advance the goals of the portfolio in its efforts to stand up new projects and close out sunsetting projects, to ensure clear communications and operational excellence in supporting these efforts.
• Support state legislative tracking efforts and advise other departments and teams within Pew on the best practices of tracking legislation on the state and local government level.
• Lead innovative approaches that encourage and expand the use of emerging information technology tools to help support and achieve programmatic goals and activities, such as Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and social media monitoring platforms.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.
Requirements
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, including a capacity to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Build knowledge and maintain awareness of current events, trends, policy activity, and news related to Pew’s existing and forward-looking programmatic work.
• Understanding of federal, state, and/or local public policy.
• Systems skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Four years of professional experience
Key attributes and preferred experience
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Diplomacy. Capable of working productively with a wide array individuals and stakeholder groups with differing points of view.
• Oral, presentation, facilitation, and written communications skills. Clear, effective writing style.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at developing and moving projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
• Experience writing, editing or analyzing legislation preferred.
• Experience with legislative tracking platforms and search tools a plus.
• Experience working in a state executive or legislative office, think tank, or NGO is preferred.
Travel
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The Research and Science Portfolio in Program
Pew’s research and science portfolio (R&S) supports and produces rigorous, relevant, and objective research and reporting which is fundamental to the success of the organization and to stakeholders and decision-makers around the world. The portfolio works with teams across the institution to help ensure all of Pew’s research is methodologically... sound, accurate, and high-quality and serves as a
The Research and Science Portfolio in Program
Pew’s research and science portfolio (R&S) supports and produces rigorous, relevant, and objective research and reporting which is fundamental to the success of the organization and to stakeholders and decision-makers around the world. The portfolio works with teams across the institution to help ensure all of Pew’s research is methodologically... sound, accurate, and high-quality and serves as a centralized hub within Pew for specialized research and technical skills. Research and science manage Pew’s scientific grants and fellowship programs which support innovative biomedical research and marine science. The portfolio also includes projects that provide valuable research and information to decision-makers and the public, support a culture of evidence, and build bridges between researchers and stakeholders.
The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation (PMF) provides three-year fellowships to scientists and other experts to support original, research-based marine conservation projects. The program invests in mid-career scientists to generate high-quality research that informs decisions related to ocean health. Since the 1990s, the program has supported almost 200 fellows. Alumni and current fellows are invited to an annual meeting to build collaborations and foster a community of conservation-oriented scientists focused on bringing data and research to bear on ocean protection. The program also hosts training workshops and provides support for new fellows to strengthen the connections between their research and conservation policy and practice.
Position Overview
The associate I supports all aspects of the Pew Marine Fellows program, including nomination and selection of fellows, grants administration, meeting planning, and tracking program outcomes. Reporting to the senior officer, the associate I manages a variety of record-keeping systems with the opportunity to standardize processes specific to program needs and analyze information. They also support the planning and implementation of program events, including a multi-day annual meeting. The associate I coordinates with other departments, including Pew IT, finance, and conference and event services. The associate I also engages with program applicants, Pew marine fellows, and alumni.
The position is based in Pew’s Washington, DC office and is eligible for up to 60% telework.
Responsibilities
• Foster a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and in line with Pew’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive program records using relevant software and propose modifications to data infrastructure as appropriate.
• Identify and implement opportunities to analyze, share, or visualize data collected by the Pew Marine Fellows program, including to inform improvements to program activities.
• Assist in planning and implementing in-person and online convenings, including a large annual meeting, by managing logistics and participating in agenda development.
• Support the management of the fellowship selection cycle and fellowship grants.
• Develop strong, collegial relationships with Pew fellows and alumni.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of applicable work experience.
• Time- and project-management skills, including coordinating multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Enthusiasm about attention to detail when tracking information and keeping records.
• Willingness to engage in operational work.
• Strong software skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
Key attributes and preferred experience
• An interest in working on conservation or other environmental issues. International experience is a plus.
• Analytical skills, including experience with managing data and synthesizing information.
• Experience with database software. Knowledge of Qualtrics or NVivo a plus.
• Proactive in ensuring accuracy.
• Comfort in building rapport and developing productive relationships with internal staff and external constituents.
Travel: This position may involve occasional domestic and international travel to meetings and conferences.
Total Rewards
We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law Show more details...
Pew’s research and science portfolio (R&S) supports and produces rigorous, relevant, and objective research and reporting which is fundamental to the success of the organization and to stakeholders and decision-makers around the world. The portfolio works with teams across the institution to help ensure all of Pew’s research is methodologically... sound, accurate, and high-quality and serves as a centralized hub within Pew for specialized research and technical skills. Research and science manage Pew’s scientific grants and fellowship programs which support innovative biomedical research and marine science. The portfolio also includes projects that provide valuable research and information to decision-makers and the public, support a culture of evidence, and build bridges between researchers and stakeholders.
The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation (PMF) provides three-year fellowships to scientists and other experts to support original, research-based marine conservation projects. The program invests in mid-career scientists to generate high-quality research that informs decisions related to ocean health. Since the 1990s, the program has supported almost 200 fellows. Alumni and current fellows are invited to an annual meeting to build collaborations and foster a community of conservation-oriented scientists focused on bringing data and research to bear on ocean protection. The program also hosts training workshops and provides support for new fellows to strengthen the connections between their research and conservation policy and practice.
Position Overview
The associate I supports all aspects of the Pew Marine Fellows program, including nomination and selection of fellows, grants administration, meeting planning, and tracking program outcomes. Reporting to the senior officer, the associate I manages a variety of record-keeping systems with the opportunity to standardize processes specific to program needs and analyze information. They also support the planning and implementation of program events, including a multi-day annual meeting. The associate I coordinates with other departments, including Pew IT, finance, and conference and event services. The associate I also engages with program applicants, Pew marine fellows, and alumni.
The position is based in Pew’s Washington, DC office and is eligible for up to 60% telework.
Responsibilities
• Foster a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and in line with Pew’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive program records using relevant software and propose modifications to data infrastructure as appropriate.
• Identify and implement opportunities to analyze, share, or visualize data collected by the Pew Marine Fellows program, including to inform improvements to program activities.
• Assist in planning and implementing in-person and online convenings, including a large annual meeting, by managing logistics and participating in agenda development.
• Support the management of the fellowship selection cycle and fellowship grants.
• Develop strong, collegial relationships with Pew fellows and alumni.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of applicable work experience.
• Time- and project-management skills, including coordinating multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Enthusiasm about attention to detail when tracking information and keeping records.
• Willingness to engage in operational work.
• Strong software skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
Key attributes and preferred experience
• An interest in working on conservation or other environmental issues. International experience is a plus.
• Analytical skills, including experience with managing data and synthesizing information.
• Experience with database software. Knowledge of Qualtrics or NVivo a plus.
• Proactive in ensuring accuracy.
• Comfort in building rapport and developing productive relationships with internal staff and external constituents.
Travel: This position may involve occasional domestic and international travel to meetings and conferences.
Total Rewards
We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law Show more details...
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The Research and Science Portfolio in Program
Pew’s Research and Science portfolio supports and produces rigorous, relevant, and objective research and reporting which is fundamental to the success of the organization and to stakeholders and decision-makers around the world. The portfolio works with teams across the institution to help ensure all Pew’s research is methodologically sound... accurate, and high-quality and serves as a centralized
The Research and Science Portfolio in Program
Pew’s Research and Science portfolio supports and produces rigorous, relevant, and objective research and reporting which is fundamental to the success of the organization and to stakeholders and decision-makers around the world. The portfolio works with teams across the institution to help ensure all Pew’s research is methodologically sound... accurate, and high-quality and serves as a centralized hub within Pew for specialized research and technical skills. Research and Science manages Pew’s scientific grant and fellows programs which support innovative biomedical research and marine science, and oversees projects that provide valuable research and information to decision-makers and the public, support a culture of evidence, and build bridges between researchers and stakeholders.
Research Review and Support and Conservation Science
Research review and support (RRS) and the conservation science (CS) program are both part of the Research and Science portfolio.
RRS facilitates the research process across all Pew programs and projects. Staff help ensure the integrity and quality of all research outputs, including reports, surveys and polls, literature reviews, and data collection and analysis. This work involves taking a research concept from initial hypothesis and proposal through post-analysis data checks, fact checking, and peer review. RRS advises project teams on the best methodological or analytical approaches, datasets and, if appropriate, external vendors to achieve desired outcomes. RRS staff also provides direct research assistance, most commonly data collection and literature reviews, as required. Finally, RRS fosters a Pew research community that leverages and builds staff expertise, tools and capacity across project teams and on a wide range of topics and disciplines. On behalf of projects, RRS coordinates with other Pew divisions and departments involved in the research process. The aim is to help ensure excellent, unimpeachable research outputs that significantly impact major policy changes at the federal, state, local, and international levels.
Position Overview
The temporary Associate I, Research Associate serves in a crosscutting role across Pew’s research areas – including health and human services, safety and justice, fiscal and economic policy, domestic and international environmental policy, and Pew’s hometown of Philadelphia – assisting in data collection and analysis in the early phases of project research and quality control in the latter. The position also helps with background research to determine new project areas.
The temporary Associate I is based in Washington, D.C., is eligible for up to 60% telework, and reports to the project director, conservation science; day-to-day supervision and work assignments will be handled by the manager, RRS.
Duration
As soon as possible through September 30, 2023, with the possibility of extension.
Payroll
The selected candidate will work onsite at The Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington, DC, but will not be employed by Pew. The selected candidate will be pay rolled through a third-party staffing agency.
Responsibilities
• Use raw datasets and code in STATA, SPSS, R, and/or Python to replicate complicated statistical results and evaluate the quality of data and methodological choices made by researchers.
• Provide research assistance, including managing datasets, reviewing statistical and computer code, and using research software to process and analyze data; producing literature reviews; and composing draft tables, charts, interactives, maps, and write-ups for our research products.
• Assist in reviewing methodologies and other strategies proposed by project teams in the early stages of research, and in checking data and calculations in the final stages before publication.
• Under direction of senior research staff, assist with research efforts that support project teams and crosscutting efforts within program.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least one year of relevant work experience required.
• The ideal candidate will have an interest in public policy and an educational background in statistics/mathematics, computer science, economics, political science, environmental science, conservation, international relations/development, public policy, or another social science field.
• Strong data analytic and computer skills and experience required. Experience handling large datasets and models preferred.
• Detail oriented. Experience with R or STATA + Excel software required; experience with other software such as SPSS, STATA, Python, Tableau, GIS, and other statistical/econometric packages a plus.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, search, synthesize, and summarize large amounts of information and focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Communicate ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally.
• Responsive to the direction of research managers/supervisors while working with a high degree of independence within a creative, fast-paced, action-oriented and collegial environment.
• Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including the ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
Travel
Travel is not anticipated for this position Show more details...
Pew’s Research and Science portfolio supports and produces rigorous, relevant, and objective research and reporting which is fundamental to the success of the organization and to stakeholders and decision-makers around the world. The portfolio works with teams across the institution to help ensure all Pew’s research is methodologically sound... accurate, and high-quality and serves as a centralized hub within Pew for specialized research and technical skills. Research and Science manages Pew’s scientific grant and fellows programs which support innovative biomedical research and marine science, and oversees projects that provide valuable research and information to decision-makers and the public, support a culture of evidence, and build bridges between researchers and stakeholders.
Research Review and Support and Conservation Science
Research review and support (RRS) and the conservation science (CS) program are both part of the Research and Science portfolio.
RRS facilitates the research process across all Pew programs and projects. Staff help ensure the integrity and quality of all research outputs, including reports, surveys and polls, literature reviews, and data collection and analysis. This work involves taking a research concept from initial hypothesis and proposal through post-analysis data checks, fact checking, and peer review. RRS advises project teams on the best methodological or analytical approaches, datasets and, if appropriate, external vendors to achieve desired outcomes. RRS staff also provides direct research assistance, most commonly data collection and literature reviews, as required. Finally, RRS fosters a Pew research community that leverages and builds staff expertise, tools and capacity across project teams and on a wide range of topics and disciplines. On behalf of projects, RRS coordinates with other Pew divisions and departments involved in the research process. The aim is to help ensure excellent, unimpeachable research outputs that significantly impact major policy changes at the federal, state, local, and international levels.
Position Overview
The temporary Associate I, Research Associate serves in a crosscutting role across Pew’s research areas – including health and human services, safety and justice, fiscal and economic policy, domestic and international environmental policy, and Pew’s hometown of Philadelphia – assisting in data collection and analysis in the early phases of project research and quality control in the latter. The position also helps with background research to determine new project areas.
The temporary Associate I is based in Washington, D.C., is eligible for up to 60% telework, and reports to the project director, conservation science; day-to-day supervision and work assignments will be handled by the manager, RRS.
Duration
As soon as possible through September 30, 2023, with the possibility of extension.
Payroll
The selected candidate will work onsite at The Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington, DC, but will not be employed by Pew. The selected candidate will be pay rolled through a third-party staffing agency.
Responsibilities
• Use raw datasets and code in STATA, SPSS, R, and/or Python to replicate complicated statistical results and evaluate the quality of data and methodological choices made by researchers.
• Provide research assistance, including managing datasets, reviewing statistical and computer code, and using research software to process and analyze data; producing literature reviews; and composing draft tables, charts, interactives, maps, and write-ups for our research products.
• Assist in reviewing methodologies and other strategies proposed by project teams in the early stages of research, and in checking data and calculations in the final stages before publication.
• Under direction of senior research staff, assist with research efforts that support project teams and crosscutting efforts within program.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least one year of relevant work experience required.
• The ideal candidate will have an interest in public policy and an educational background in statistics/mathematics, computer science, economics, political science, environmental science, conservation, international relations/development, public policy, or another social science field.
• Strong data analytic and computer skills and experience required. Experience handling large datasets and models preferred.
• Detail oriented. Experience with R or STATA + Excel software required; experience with other software such as SPSS, STATA, Python, Tableau, GIS, and other statistical/econometric packages a plus.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, search, synthesize, and summarize large amounts of information and focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Communicate ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally.
• Responsive to the direction of research managers/supervisors while working with a high degree of independence within a creative, fast-paced, action-oriented and collegial environment.
• Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including the ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
Travel
Travel is not anticipated for this position Show more details...
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