PewTrusts.org is a non-profit, non-partisan research and public policy organization whose mission is to improve public policies and promote effective governance. Founded in 1948, the organization conducts research, raises awareness about pressing issues, and advocates for action by policymakers, civic leaders, and the public. PewTrusts.org covers a wide range of topics, including the environment, health, safety, data and democracy, and fiscal and economic policy. The website provides timely and informative articles, reports, data visualization tools, and other resources to help policymakers and citizens make informed decisions about critical issues facing society.
Due to changes in leadership within the organization, PCT is now considered by some to have "increasingly liberal leanings."ballotpedia.orgAccording to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Pew Charitable Trusts was created on its founders' conservative ideology and "Christian fundamentalist beliefs."
pewtrusts.orgThe Pew Charitable Trusts registers in each state in which it fund-raises to the extent required by law. View List of Charitable Solicitation Disclosure Statements.
Since that change it can now raise funds freely and devote up to 5% of its budget to lobbying the public sector. The awards provide flexible support ($240,000 over a four-year period).persagen.comIn 2004, the Pew Charitable Trusts applied to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to change its status from private foundation to nonprofit organization.
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This Communications position reports to a senior manager of digital strategy based in Pew's Washington, DC, offices, and is eligible for up to 60% telework...
Position Overview
Are you eager for a mission-driven job worthy of your digital skills and experience? With generous benefits and work-life balance, this position is a chance to put your talents to work for causes you care about.
In this role, you'll ...
• Manage the daily maintenance and production of pewtrusts.org.
• Works closely with communications colleagues to produce content across Pew's portfolios.
• Utilize good editorial judgment and initiative.
Responsibilities:
• Format content for the website; review copy to be error-free for publishing; use digital assets to increase engagement and add value to web pages, including selecting and cropping photos; embedding graphics and multimedia; updating existing content; and cross-promoting content across Pew's website using its content management system.
• Implement search engine optimization practices in daily content, using best industry practices and review of relevant current events.
• Produce analytics reports and analysis supporting the greater digital strategy initiatives as well as institutional reporting.
• Ensure content is produced according to best practices and is designed to optimize the display and distribution of the work.
• Monitor and update the website to ensure pages remain current and accurate
• Work within Pew's digital editorial process and project management system.
• Assist with technology enhancements and testing
• Help train and assist colleagues with the content management system and other tools; development guidance documents and document standards as needed
• Develop deep understanding of Pew's digital properties, primarily pewtrusts.org, to master content packaging for optimal performance and audience engagement. Assist with strategic digital initiatives and broader institutional digital projects.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of one year of professional experience including experience producing content in a CMS in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with an emphasis on writing and editing for the Web.
• Ability to produce content on deadline and experience working with project management systems.
• Experience working with HTML and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills. Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with Sitecore or a similar content management system.
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics and the Facebook and Twitter pixels.
• Ability to analyze data from all digital channels, drawing insights from the data to inform future recommendations and strategies.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to recognize, employ and encourage best practices in writing and producing for the web.
• Experience with email software such as Sales Force Marketing Cloud a plus.
Travel
Minimal travel expected.
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...
The purpose of the Philadelphia research and policy initiative (PRPI) is to enable policymakers to identify and enact policies and practices that improve city government and the well-being of the city's residents by conducting rigorous research regarding important challenges and trends facing Philadelphia. Central to this policy work is the production... of timely, well-documented reports on these issues for the benefit of policymakers, the news media, and the public at large.
Working directly with stakeholders, the initiative conducts in-depth research, looking beyond the city and region for relevant information from comparable locales. Our approach includes: (1) researching important policy topics and solutions; (2) analyzing administrative, demographic and polling data to benchmark progress; (3) holding policy-oriented convenings; (4) engaging extensively with policymakers and influential stakeholders before and after convenings to increase the impact of our work and consider promising solutions; and (5) making direct policy recommendations.
Examples of the initiative's work are available at www.pewtrusts.org/philaresearch.
Position Overview
In collaboration with colleagues, the officer will help conceptualize, design, and complete research and analysis on key issues affecting the city of Philadelphia. A strong research background, relevant experience, and expertise in one of the Initiative's key subjects, and/or strong writing skills are desirable.
The officer reports to the project director for research, Philadelphia research and policy initiative, is based in Pew's Philadelphia office, and 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.
• Contribute to the conceptualization, design, and implementation of research and analysis on key issues affecting Philadelphia.
• Identify possible topics and develop the scope of research needed to fully explore the topics. Monitor and identify emerging urban policy issues that are relevant to Philadelphia and to PRPI's priorities.
• Conduct background and primary research, including quantitative analysis of complex datasets; compilation; empirical analysis; literature reviews; and interviews with stakeholders.
• Develop and write major policy research reports and shorter issue briefings that are relevant to policy deliberations and easily understood by policymakers, civic stakeholders, the media, and a wider public audience, often in collaboration with colleagues, external writers, and consultants.
• Actively engage with and present research findings to relevant policymakers and other stakeholders.
• Manage external consultants, ensuring that contracts and sub-grants are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Engage collaboratively with colleagues both to inform and to contribute to other research projects.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to keep current in broad range of urban policy areas.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Eight years of applicable experience.
• Skilled in synthesizing and summarizing large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue, determine whether it is ripe for in-depth analysis, and identify the means to examine it.
• Expertise in at least one city-focused subject area - government performance and operations, human services, planning and housing, municipal finance-or proven knowledge and command of city-related data sources.
• Skilled at data visualization and employing data analysis to demonstrate research findings. Working knowledge of statistical or geospatial analysis tools (R, SPSS, Stata, SAS, or ArcGIS Pro), and online research applications.
• Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
• Collaborative with experience working successfully with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Attention to details, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products.
• Strategic, creative, and collaborative working within a team, and comfort adjusting to changing circumstances.
Key attributes and preferred experience
• An advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of current trends and issues affecting Philadelphia specifically and cities in general preferred.
• Relevant experience in public policy, academia, the public sector, journalism, or with nonprofits preferred, with evidence of increased responsibilities over time.
• A task-oriented style, with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals. Demonstrated aptitude to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
Travel
Overnight travel for meetings and conferences as required, as well as occasional trips to Pew's Washington, D.C. office.
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...
Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven initiatives to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution's reputation.
Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative
The purpose of the Philadelphia research and policy initiative (PRPI) is to enable policymakers to identify and enact policies and practices that improve city government and the well-being of the city's residents by conducting rigorous research regarding important challenges and trends facing Philadelphia. Central to this policy work is the production of timely, well-documented reports on these issues for the benefit of policymakers, the news media, and the public at large.
Working directly with stakeholders, the initiative conducts in-depth research, looking beyond the city and region for relevant information from comparable locales. Our approach includes: (1) researching important policy topics and solutions; (2) analyzing administrative, demographic and polling data to benchmark progress; (3) holding policy-oriented convenings; (4) engaging extensively with policymakers and influential stakeholders before and after convenings to increase the impact of our work and consider promising solutions; and (5) making direct policy recommendations.
Examples of the initiative's work are available at www.pewtrusts.org/philaresearch.
Position Overview
In collaboration with colleagues, the officer drives the implementation of strategies to leverage research, convening, and policy engagement tools to inform and enable Philadelphia policymakers. The officer's job is two-fold: (1) helping to conceptualize and then translate for a primarily policymaker audience research on key issues affecting the city, with a particular focus on public and behavioral health, social services, demographics, and government performance; and (2) developing and implementing strategies to generate, and support the adoption of, responsive policy solutions.
The officer reports to the project director for policy, Philadelphia research and policy initiative. This position is based in Pew's Philadelphia office and eligible for up to 60% telework.
The position has a set time frame that could be extended based on the success of the initiative, funding sources, and board decisions on continued support. This role requires frequent contact with City Council and periodic contact with various City of Philadelphia agencies and departments. Current City of Philadelphia employees should consult with the City's Ethics Board about any relevant post-employment restrictions that may limit their ability to perform key job functions. Applications will be accepted through Monday, January 9, 2023.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate on the conceptualization, design, and execution of research, analysis, and policy translation on key issues affecting the city of Philadelphia, with a particular focus on public and behavioral health (including response to the ongoing opioid crisis), social services, demographics, and government performance.
• Lead policy translation, including developing presentations and "leave-behind" written materials; soliciting and responding to feedback from target audiences; and synthesizing research findings and related policy implications across PRPI products.
• In collaboration with communications and government relations colleagues, develop and implement PRPI's external engagement strategy, including organizing and leading public and invitation-only convenings, government official briefings, social media campaigns, and presentations to civic, business, nonprofit, and community-based organizations.
• Develop and write web analyses relevant to policy deliberations and easily understood by policymakers, civic stakeholders, the media, and a wider public audience.
• Serve as an expert on Pew's research and policy solutions, including through participating in speaking engagements/public forums, providing technical assistance to policymakers, testifying before city council, and serving on task forces/working groups.
• Build and sustain relationships with relevant policymakers and government officials, as well as nonprofit, business sector, and civic sector stakeholders, to both increase their awareness of and input into Pew's work and stay current on their priorities.
• Build relationships with new stakeholders the team has not yet identified or engaged with to strengthen and broaden PRPI's research and policy recommendations.
• Help ensure that PRPI's policy work considers racial disparities and is informed by broad, deep, and diverse knowledge networks.
• Develop and maintain broad-based knowledge of key issues facing Philadelphia, local political and policy context, and promising policy solutions. Participate in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to keep current on relevant research and policy issues. Continually scan for potential research topics and policy engagement opportunities and share information about the same with colleagues.
• Partner with Pew's government performance (GP) teams to identify opportunities for shared learning, collaboration, and local application of GP's research and policy insights. Contribute to and participate in broader Philadelphia program and Pew-related projects and activities as assigned.
• Further to stakeholder engagement activity, track interactions and impact in Salesforce customer relationship management (CRM) platform.
• As relevant, manage contractor/vendor relationships, from partner selection through project conclusion.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least eight years of applicable experience in public policy, public sector, research/academia, journalism, or nonprofit field, with evidence of increased responsibilities over time.
• Demonstrated interest in, and understanding of, issues of importance to policymakers in Philadelphia, as well as current trends and issues affecting Philadelphia specifically and cities in general.
• Demonstrated research, data collection, analysis, and writing skills; facility with quantitative data; and special expertise in at least one city-focused subject area - preferably public and behavioral health, social services, demographics, and/or government performance.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue, including policy implications. Demonstrated skill in policy translation for diverse audiences, including in developing audience-appropriate presentations and "leave-behind" written materials.
• Strong communication skills, including a clear, effective writing style; excellent listening skills; and experience effectively communicating with diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop and manage productive and collaborative relationships both internally and externally with diverse audiences.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan, and advance projects with a high degree of independence and autonomy, including by effectively working with consultants and partners.
• Ability to think strategically, collaboratively within a team, and creatively, and adjust to changing circumstances.
• A task-oriented style, with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred.
Travel
Overnight travel for meetings and conferences as required, as well as occasional trips to Pew's Washington, D.C. office.
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...