Senior Associate, Cross-Cutting, Safer Chemicals ...

Please include both a resume and a cover letter with your application. Safer Chemicals Project Pewu2019s Safer Chemicals Project aims to measurably reduce Americansu2019 exposure to harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The project focuses on reducing exposure to the most harmful EDCs in use in the near-term, while laying the foundation for longer-term policy reform to prevent additional harmful EDCs from being introduced. The Safer Chemicals Project is a collaboration between Pewu2019s Environment and Government Performance portfolios. The Environment Portfolio focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists, and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive. The Government Performance portfolio provides the nonpartisan research, solutions, and momentum decisionmakers need to ensure our institutions improve the health of people in the United States and enable them to successfully climb the economic ladder. Those goals are pursued through a wide range of the portfoliou2019s policy-focused projects (with explorations into new areas underway)u2014from ensuring statesu2019 finances are prepared for future volatility, to unlocking gateways to mental health care, to addressing the nationu2019s lack of attainable housing. Position Overview The Senior Associate, Cross-Cutting, Safer Chemicals Project, is part of a team that provides multi-disciplinary support to Pewu2019s Safer Chemicals Project and helps to implement the strategies that achieve the teamu2019s objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Senior Associate will support leadership in achieving goals and contribute to the effective day-to-day functioning of the project. Located in Pewu2019s Washington D.C. office, this position participates in Pewu2019s hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to telework the remaining days. Staff also enjoy four telework u201cflex weeksu201d per year. 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. + Ensure connectivity among adjacent workstreams (e.g., Science, Public Policy, Private Sector teams). Including managing the coordination of external stakeholder outreach, identifying areas of intersection that need coordination, etc. + Provide basic project management support to adjacent workstreams as needed to ensure alignment and coordination. + Manage and maintain budgets and track project expenditures and projections for specific initiatives. + Work in conjunction with the Senior Manager to organize logistics and provide operational support for events and meetings. + Prepare meeting materials, including PowerPoint presentations, agendas, leave-behinds and schedules, for internal and external audiences. + Support the projectu2019s internal Steering Committee meetings and deliberations (e.g., schedule meetings, develop agenda, record outcomes). + Serve as a buyer for project grants and contracts. + Provide operational support to project leadership including assisting with the projectu2019s response to requests from the Executive Office and Chief Program Officer. + Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives. Requirements + Generally, four years of applicable experience, specifically in project management, operations, and/or events management. + Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent experience. + Proven capacity to think strategically and creatively, juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, organize time efficiently, and remain attentive to details. + Strong written and oral communication. + Demonstrated experience working as part of a team, fostering consensus, and collaborating with diverse partners to advance pragmatic solutions. Travel Travel is not expected for this position. Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship. Salary Range $79,900 USD - $89,300 USD The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pewu2019s 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. Pew is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics.

Created: 2026-04-04