Associate I, Evidence Project

The Pew Charitable Trusts • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate I supports several initiatives of Pew’s Evidence Project, including the Impact Funders Forum, a collaborative of funders who align investments, share learning, and identify scalable approaches to improve the usefulness and impact of research, and the University Presidents and Chancellors Council for Public Impact Research, which works to scale changes in incentives and infrastructure for a more responsive and resilient research system. Reporting to the Manager, Evidence Project, the Associate I helps manage technical systems, assists with project management, supports event planning, and coordinates with internal and external partners.

The Evidence Project works with philanthropies, public funding agencies, and leaders in government, academia, and civil society to close the gap between research and real-world impact. Its work includes generating actionable evidence about what makes research relevant and trusted, accelerating uptake of promising practices across funders and institutions, and embedding those practices in research organizations to sustain impact at scale.

The position is based in Pew’s Washington, D.C., office and participates in Pew’s hybrid work program, with core days in the office and flexibility to telework on other days. Staff also have four telework “flex weeks” per year. Occasional travel to meetings and conferences is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Works effectively with a variety of technical systems to advance complex projects to successful completion with measurable results.
• Experience with project management and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, one year of applicable professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Develops and manages productive and collaborative relationships, with aptitude to interact with and coordinate senior-level partners.
• Excellent verbal facilitation and written communication skills.
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Experience with contracting and budgeting.
• Experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Foster a work environment that inspires excellence, values impact, encourages transparency, builds mutual trust and respect, embraces and values diversity, and is collaborative, caring, and compassionate.
• Facilitate and provide project management, including creating timelines, setting milestones, and tracking progress for project workstreams.
• Organize documents and shared drives.
• Build and manage Salesforce campaigns for events and stakeholder tracking.
• Manage other technical platforms as needed.
• Manage and support contract development, review, and execution.
• Draft and organize content for internal and external audiences, including project meetings, board materials, meeting summaries, and newsletters.
• Assist with planning and execution of conferences, workshops, and virtual meetings, including logistical coordination, partner communications, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with estimating, tracking, and processing expenses for project budgets.
• Coordinate with colleagues across Pew to advance project goals and ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement benefits.
• Work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
• Four telework flex weeks per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level