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Founded in 1968, the Guttmacher Institute is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through a unique and interrelated program of high-quality research, evidence-based advocacy and strategic communications, the Institute works to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate, and promote sound policy and program development; its overarching goal is to ensure the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people worldwide. The Institute is engaged in building a more inclusive, transparent and equitable organization.

  • Director of Research Operations

    New York City

    Over the past ten years the organization has grown substantially, particularly the Research Division. We seek a creative, dynamic, collaborative individual to serve as Director of Research Operations (DRO). This new role will support ongoing organizational transformation and help build and support our internal systems to monitor progress toward strategic goals and promote continued and clear communication across the organization in partnership with other divisions. They will also ensure that our work is high quality, mission aligned, and can drive the change in sexual and reproductive health and rights field we endeavor to see in partnership with the communities most affected.

     

    The DRO has primary responsibility for the administrative and operational functioning of the Research Division. This includes oversight for portfolio management (project budgeting, timelines, strategic planning, etc.), stewardship of division resources (project staffing, skills training, space allocation), federal grant submissions and reporting, regulatory reporting, institutional review board (IRB) issues, and contracts. The DRO oversees the Research Administrative Team (RAT), which consists of six staff. Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the DRO is to facilitate proactive communication with other divisions, while serving on the Research Management Team along with the directors of domestic and international research.

    Posted: April 2021

  • Learning and Development Specialist

    New York City

    Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Learning and Development Specialist coordinates organization-wide efforts to ensure that a comprehensive set of learning and development programs are developed and executed for the purpose of retaining, developing, and attracting an engaged and high-performing workforce. Programs include, but are not limited recruitment, onboarding, transitions from employment, performance management, mandatory compliance training (i.e. harassment and non-discrimination trainings), supervisory/management training, and racial equity training.  The Learning and Development Specialist will ensure that there is a culture of continuous development and also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of L&D programs that has a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Posted: April 2021

  • Research Assistant I

    New York City

    Assist with social science research pertaining to reproductive behavior and access to health care services (principally sexual behavior, family planning, unintended pregnancy and abortion) in both domestic and international contexts.

    Posted: March 2021

  • Director of Public Policy, US & Global

    Washington, D.C.

    The Director of Public Policy is a senior position responsible for managing all aspects of the Institute’s work to advance a federal and global policy agenda for SRHR that is comprehensive, evidence-based and rooted in human rights principles. Reporting to the Vice President for Public Policy, the Director works with a broad range of stakeholders to bring the Institute’s data, analysis and strategic expertise to bear on federal and global policy discussions. An expectation of this position is to take an active role in advancing an organizational culture that centers equity and justice, collaboration, integrity, nimbleness and a global perspective, seeing connections across SRHR issues and different contexts throughout the world. The Director must be committed to supporting an equitable and inclusive work environment and managing relations with a diverse staff, including staff under their own supervision.

    Posted: February 2021

  • Director of Public Policy, State

    Washington, D.C.

    The Director of Public Policy is a senior position responsible for managing all aspects of the Institute’s work to advance a state-level policy agenda for SRHR that is comprehensive, evidence-based and rooted in human rights principles. Reporting to the Vice President for Public Policy, the Director works with a broad range of stakeholders to bring the Institute’s data, analysis and strategic expertise to bear on policy discussions, and oversees the Policy division’s editorial function to maximize the impact of the Institute’s policy analysis. An expectation of this position is to take an active role in advancing an organizational culture that centers equity and justice, collaboration, integrity, nimbleness and a global perspective, seeing connections across SRHR issues and different contexts throughout the world. The Director must be committed to supporting an equitable and inclusive work environment and managing relations with a diverse staff, including staff under their own supervision.

    Posted: February 2021

  • Global Communications Assistant

    New York City

    The Global Communications Assistant is an integral part of Guttmacher’s  Global Communications team, working collaboratively with mid- and senior-level staff across the Institute’s Communications and Publications division as well as the Global Research and Policy teams to help implement strategies to inform and shape public debate on global sexual and reproductive health and rights issues. This position assists in the creation and dissemination of communications materials across various communications channels (including the Guttmacher website, email list and social media accounts), monitors and documents the impact of these efforts, and provides other project support. This position reports to the Associate Director for Global Communications.  

    Posted: February 2021

  • Vice President for Development

    New York City

    This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced development executive who will drive philanthropic support for the Guttmacher Institute in fulfilling its very important mission—advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and globally.

    During this period of global upheaval, with an ongoing pandemic, economic instability, and a reckoning on racism and injustice in all forms, the work of the Guttmacher Institute is more vital than ever. The Institute’s commitment to high-quality research and its expertise in evidence-based advocacy uniquely positions it to influence the conversation around sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

    The Vice President for Development will bring passion for SRHR and for the Institute’s long-term vision, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. As a member of Guttmacher’s Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President for Development will play a key role in setting Institute-wide strategic priorities, ensuring strong and effective management, and creating a healthy, equitable organizational culture.

    Posted: February 2021

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