Position Overview
The senior associate is a member of the operations team within the External Affairs division. She/he reports directly to the director, operations, assisting with the coordination of business related activities across the External Affairs division including contract development, vendor communication, expense tracking and data analysis.
External Affairs
The External Affairs division is responsible for setting and guiding Pew's approach to communications, policy, and partnerships with other nonprofits, governmental agencies, and philanthropic funders. Through three departments (Communications, Government Relations, and Partnerships) the division is integral to the success of Pew's programmatic teams and their outcomes, responsible for collaboration with outside partners and ensuring that Pew's work is communicated effectively to the public and to decision makers. The division is also responsible for safeguarding Pew's trusted brand and reputation, ensuring that Pew is well positioned among external layers in the programmatic areas in which it operates and is responsive to trends in the landscape. The division works closely with leadership across the organization as the external influence partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.
The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. For more than 70 years, we have focused on serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on some of today's big challenges and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our hometown and the majority of our staff located in Washington, DC, our U.S. and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding.
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.
Travel
Minimal travel anticipated.
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.
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