Senior Associate, Civic Science Fellow, Evidence Project

The Pew Charitable Trusts • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Evidence Project is part of the Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement portfolio, which houses all of Pew’s grantmaking initiatives. The portfolio’s grantmaking focuses on supporting thriving communities in Pew’s hometown of Philadelphia, including grants for health and human services nonprofits, artists and arts organizations, and public spaces. Furthermore, the portfolio includes the Evidence Project, which seeks to catalyze collective action among philanthropies, public funding agencies, and a diverse array of leaders in government, academia, and civil society to close the gap between research and outcomes. The Evidence Project coordinates with these entities to ensure that research more consistently translates to policy, practice, and community benefit. It works to close this gap by generating actionable evidence about research relevance and trust, accelerating the uptake of promising practices, and embedding these practices in research organizations to sustain impact at scale. The Senior Associate, Civic Science Fellow, Evidence Project, supports the project’s work to expand and strengthen research capacities and infrastructure for public impact, especially through a council of university presidents and chancellors. The fellow will co-design and complete a fellowship project focused on expanding the reach of the council’s work that contributes to the field of civic science. This position is located in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office and participates in Pew’s hybrid work program.

Requirements

• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, including a capacity to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a capacity to synthesize issues effectively and clearly.
• Aptitude to write quickly and succinctly as well as revise and edit based on input from a range of reviewers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage productive and collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach.
• Knowledge of various technical systems including proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, four years of applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or future interest in post-graduate education is a plus for fellowship participation.
• Knowledge of science policy, higher education policy, or issues related to the role of science in society.
• Experience or demonstrated interest working with research, higher education, or scientific communities.
• Experience developing and moving projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
• Aptitude to think strategically and creatively, adjust to changing circumstances, remain attentive to details and exercise sound judgment in problem-solving.

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.
• Support the development and implementation of outreach and engagement strategies for bolstering university- and funder-led efforts to strengthen research partnerships, broaden opportunities for public engagement, and enhance societal impact.
• Develop and draft web analyses, Q+A features, slide decks, blog posts, social media content, overview materials, and email outreach that contribute to Pew’s engagement goals.
• Support the planning and execution of virtual roundtables and in-person convenings, including by developing agenda and pre-read materials and managing participant communications.
• Support the maintenance and management of project relationships with a wide array of external stakeholders, including university leaders and research funders.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and updates to funders, effectively communicating project developments and achievements.
• Represent Pew by participating in meetings and events with partners from the higher education, philanthropic, and scientific communities.
• Co-design and complete a civic science fellowship project focused on the uptake and implementation of recommendations from a strategic blueprint developed by the council.
• Participate in a national cohort of next-generation civic science leaders, including attending and contributing to regular fellow calls and periodic convenings.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Benefits

• 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
• work/life benefits to maintain a good balance

What This Job Offers

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