Senior Associate, Evidence Project

Application Deadline: Friday March 21, 2025

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 catalyzes collective action among philanthropies, public funding agencies, and a diverse array of leaders in government, academia, and civil society that are needed to close the gap between research and real-world impact. The project's platforms convene these diverse groups to reimagine how research can contribute to addressing longstanding societal challenges ranging from climate change to health disparities to economic inequity and beyond.

Position Overview

Reporting to the principal officer, the senior associate supports the evidence project to manage the efforts of a global, cross-sectoral evidence forum. This forum regularly convenes innovators whose leading-edge strategies enable research to support solutions in policy, practice, and community settings. The flagship biennial conference helps identify urgent challenges, match creative approaches to needed resources, and coordinate key actors to propel impactful initiatives. The senior associate works closely with the principal officer to help lead outreach and engagement, plan and execute convenings and activities, support strategy development, and track impact for the forum. The senior associate also works with colleagues across the team and Pew to support cross-team and institutional coordination, including with the funder forum the project also leads.

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.

Responsibilities

• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project's related goals.
• Work closely with the principal officer to design and manage the activities of the global, cross-sector forum, conduct outreach and engage with key partners, support strategic planning, and track impact.
• Manage the planning and implementation of forum convenings and events, including logistics, agenda development, invitations, securing speakers and experts, and preparing meeting materials.
• Draft compelling messaging, written outputs, social media posts, and conference presentations and identify outreach outlets.
• Support the principal officer in identifying opportunities for increased coordination across forum activities.
• Liaise with Pew's operational departments including communications, government relations, legal affairs, conference and events services, and other colleagues.
• Identify and vet potential contractors and consultants for forum efforts, evaluate proposals, monitor progress, and ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the contract's objectives.

• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical skills, including synthesizing large sets of information, identifying key themes, and recommending next steps.
• Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
• Aptitude to think strategically and creatively, adjust to changing circumstances, remain attentive to details, and exercise sound judgment in problem-solving.
• Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including a capacity to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
• Works as part of a team, fosters consensus, and collaborates with diverse partners to advance pragmatic solutions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, four years of applicable experience.

Key attributes and preferred experience

• Experience connecting research, policy, and practice.
• Naturally develops and manages productive and collaborative relationships.
• Experience executing different kinds of convenings (e.g., small to large).
• Comfort with developing and moving complex projects forward with a high degree of independence within a creative, action-oriented, and collegial environment.
• Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns that require support across the political spectrum.

Travel

This position requires some domestic and international travel for meetings and conferences.

Work Authorization

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

Salary Range

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

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.