Senior Associate, Evidence Project - Washington, United States - The Pew Charitable Trusts

Description

Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement

The evidence project is part of the Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement portfolio, which houses all of Pew's grantmaking initiatives, including three that support scientific research nationally and internationally-the Pew Biomedical Programs, Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation, and Lenfest Ocean Program-and those focused on supporting thriving communities in Pew's hometown of Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, our grants support health and human services nonprofits, artists and arts organizations, and public spaces that make the city a better place to live for everyone, and we also perform research and policy work on local issues such as housing, jobs and the economy, poverty, and demographics.

Evidence Project
The evidence project leads two networks. The Transforming Evidence Funders Network (TEFN) is a global, cross-sector community of more than 70 public funding agencies and philanthropies who aim to increase the public impact of research investments. Pew launched TEFN in 2020, with partners, as a learning and collective action platform for these funders. Among other approaches, TEFN funders are invested in community-engaged and policy-oriented scholarship and are exploring opportunities for collective action beyond their individual funding portfolios. These include breaking down structural barriers that limit the public impact of research, advancing equity by broadening recognition of diverse forms of knowledge, and building the evidence base about how best to increase the use and usefulness of research for improving outcomes. The project also supports a complementary network, the Transforming Evidence Network (TEN). By bringing together a wide variety of experts from around the world, TEN creates opportunities for learning and action across sectors and disciplines about promising strategies to generate and mobilize publicly impactful research and strengthen the use of research and other types of evidence for better and more equitable outcomes.

Position Overview

The senior associate works with the evidence project to support the work of TEFN. Reporting to the manager, the senior associate supports the project's work to develop compelling messaging, strengthen internal and external network engagement (e.g., with other networks), and establish connections and collaborations that advance project goals.

The position is located in Pew's Washington, DC, office, and will participate in Pew's core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project's related goals.
• Identify compelling messaging and outreach strategies, draft written outputs, newsletters, and conference presentations, identify outreach outlets for the work of the evidence project, and support project leadership to track impacts.
• Monitor and synthesize key activities and communications around changes in research infrastructure and higher education, funder activities, and scholarship about research impact.
• Identify and implement effective network management strategies, including tracking systems for network participants and options for strengthening matchmaking and network strength.
• Work with the team and internal partners to track and organize fundraising options. Draft necessary fundraising documents when relevant. Work closely with the team to support the development of long-term sustainability options for the project.
• Plan, organize, and implement meetings, conferences, and other events both at Pew and externally.
• Represent Pew at meetings and convenings; comfortably discuss complex subject matter with partners.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
• Works effectively with colleagues and leverages a variety of technical systems to advance complex projects to successful completion with measurable results.
• Excellent applied research and analytical skills, including synthesizing large sets of information and identifying key themes.
• Demonstrates agility in connecting diverse issue areas, institutions, and thought leaders; embraces complexity.
• Experience setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with project strategies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, four years of applicable experience.

Key attributes and preferred experience

• Is highly collaborative within a team, skilled at fostering consensus, seeing other points of view, and coordinating with diverse partners to advance pragmatic solutions.
• Comfortable managing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Experience with event planning a plus.
• Experience in sustaining funder relationships.
• Experience working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice.

Travel

This position requires 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.