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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.

Associate Editor

New York City
The Associate Editor will be one of a team of editors responsible for shaping Guttmacher’s publications. Products range from fact sheets and media materials to complex reports and articles for two peer-reviewed journals, Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health and International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. The Associate Editor position requires strong editing skills (solid command of grammar and usage, ability to edit material for diverse audiences, close attention to internal consistency and readability); in addition, we prefer that candidates have:
- Familiarity with domestic and international sexual and reproductive health issues, and ability to help authors formulate strong, cohesive arguments; and
- Sufficient understanding of social science research methods and statistics to ensure accuracy, readability and effectiveness of both text and graphics.
Posted: October 2019
Senior U.S. Communications Manager

New York City

The Senior U.S. Communications Manager is a key part of Guttmacher’s domestic communications team focused on research, working both independently and collaboratively to develop and implement strategies across various communications channels to inform and help shape public debate on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues in the United States. This position works closely with the domestic research and policy teams and the U.S. policy communications staff to oversee the creation of a wide range of materials and outreach plans designed to communicate the Institute’s U.S. national and state-focused research to key audiences, including media, policymakers, advocates, the research community and health care providers.

Posted: October 2019
Senior International Communications Manager

New York City

The Senior International Communications Manager is a key part of Guttmacher’s international communications team, working both independently and collaboratively to develop and implement strategies to maximize the reach of Guttmacher’s international research. This position oversees the creation of a wide range of materials designed to communicate the Institute’s work to key audiences, including media, policymakers, advocates and service providers at country, regional and global levels. The Senior International Communications Manager also serves as the primary liaison with the Institute’s overseas communications partners. This position leads the Institute’s international communications work, which includes partnerships work and resource planning, and budget management.

Posted: October 2019
Director of Human Resources

New York City

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance & Administration, the Director of Human Resources will direct the Institute’s Human Resources operations, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance evaluation, employee engagement and employee relations, learning and development, compliance, and special projects, ensuring HR is aligned with the Institute’s culture and strategic plan, as well as future growth prospects. The Institute is a fast-paced and rapidly growing workplace.

Posted: September 2019
Publications Assistant

New York City

The Publications Assistant is responsible for helping to coordinate the editing, production, external review and translation of the Institute’s publications, which include an array of Guttmacher-branded products, two peer-reviewed journals (Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health and International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health), development appeals and website materials. The Publications Assistant works with the Editorial Manager, the Executive Editors and the Director of Production to improve inter and intra-divisional processes, and ensure that publications move through the editorial and production pipeline efficiently. S/he also provides administrative support, as needed.

Posted: September 2019
Executive Assistant

New York City

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Executive Assistant manages key functions of the executive office, including: serving as primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on matters pertaining to the president; coordinating high-level meetings both internally and externally; coordinating multiple administrative and special projects; and serving as liaison between the president and a variety of audiences, including vice presidents, staff, grant-makers, reporters, vendors and peers in external organizations.

Posted: July 2019

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