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Join our team to help advance sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. At Guttmacher, you’ll work with some of the field’s most talented researchers, policy analysts and thought leaders to make positive change on issues related to reproductive autonomy and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Recently, Guttmacher made several institute-wide changes, including centering equity and justice as organizational principles; diversifying our leadership; committing to an inclusive workplace; and pledging to build a culture of learning, knowledge-sharing, innovation and accountability. To continue this period of growth and transition, we’re offering a wide range of job opportunities at our New York City headquarters and our office in Washington, DC. We’re looking for mission-focused, data-driven candidates who, most importantly, seek deeper meaning from their work.

Benefits

The Guttmacher Institute proudly offers a variety of excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision and life insurance; generous vacation, personal and sick time; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; a commuting subsidy; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match. We strive to provide the training and support our staff members need to be successful in their positions and to foster employees’ professional development.

COVID-19 vaccination requirement

The health and safety of our team is our highest priority. As such, we require all staff members to be fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized or -approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. We will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious or other reasons in accordance with applicable law.

Research

  1. Meetings & Events Associate for Research

    New York City/ Hybrid
    The Meetings and Events Associate will primarily support a three-year grant funded initiative to mobilize foreign aid and national governments to increase allocations for sexual and reproductive health and family planning (SRH/FP) activities as part of investments in socioeconomic development, women’s empowerment, gender equity, and intergenerational gains for women and children. In this role, the Meetings and Events Associate will support the initiative’s secretariate, steering committee and multiple working groups and will be responsible for coordinating all meetings and events, as well as special events (e.g., conferences), and travel management, whether in-person or virtual. This individual will work closely with the audiovisual technician and other Meeting/Events staff, as necessary. This role requires working with people from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including from funder agencies, multinational and multilateral organizations, nonprofits based in the Global North and Global South. The Meetings and Events Associate will also support Board Affairs and Meetings/Events in the operational and logistical aspects of in-person and virtual meeting space. Specifically, the Meetings & Events Associate will work with the Director of Board Affairs, Meetings and Events in the planning and execution of the Board of Directors meetings. The Meeting and Events Associate will support other departments within the Institute charged with coordinating logistics for meeting planning. This position plays a key role in the organization and interaction with the Board of Directors and key stakeholders. This person should have the ability to multi-task and work to a deadline with minimal supervision while collaborating and coordinating with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  2. Senior Research Assistant

    New York City / Hybrid Work Schedule
    Provide research assistance and assist in coordination of assigned projects related to sexual and reproductive health, including contraception, abortion, unintended pregnancy and adolescent sexual and reproductive health. A senior research assistant is expected to be able to perform tasks with considerable independence, to perform a variety of research tasks, and to supervise tasks done by research assistants, especially on fielding activities.
  3. Senior Research Associate

    New York City / Hybrid Work Schedule
    A Senior Research Associate (SRA) is responsible for a variety of research and management tasks. Research tasks may include collection of quantitative data (often by overseeing fielding of surveys), collection of qualitative data, data processing and analysis, contributing to or leading the writing of articles and reports, and coordinating with staff in other divisions, particularly in getting products to publication. An SRA typically will serve as project manager (i.e., managerial lead) on one or more projects and may also serve as project principal (i.e., substantive lead) on projects or project components. SRAs on international projects will often work extensively with in-country partners. SRAs contribute to training Research Associates, and often train and oversee Research Assistants. A Senior Research Associate works with a substantial degree of independence, usually under the direction of a Senior Research Scientist or other senior research staff. Although an SRA carries out many of the same substantive and management tasks as a Research Associate, she or he must have additional qualifications and must take on additional responsibilities by virtue of greater experience and longer tenure.
  4. Senior Research Scientist

    New York City/ Hybrid
    A Senior Research Scientist (SRS) is responsible for serving as a project principal and leading or playing a major role on multiple research projects, including planning and carrying out data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing. An SRS also contributes to a range of other administrative and institutional activities, serves as a project manager, directs the work of midlevel and junior staff who are working on the projects she/he leads, and acts as supervisor for one or more midlevel and/or junior staffers. An SRS reports to a Principal Research Scientist (PRS) or to the Director of Domestic/International Research.

Public Policy

  1. Principal Policy Associate, Federal Issues

    Washington DC/ Hybrid
    The Principal Policy Associate, Federal Issues is responsible for advancing federal policies and programs that promote and protect sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This position is an exciting opportunity to work on the front lines of national policy at a pivotal moment for SRHR. Reporting to the Director of Public Policy, the Principal Policy Associate, Federal Issues leads the Institute’s work on a portfolio of SRHR issues, including abortion rights and access, and engages with partners, policymakers, and advocates to bring an evidence-based perspective to key policy discussions in the United States. The division is currently rebuilding and reshaping its approach, and this position will have the opportunity to work with others in advancing the division’s vision for strategic impact, collaboration, and equity as it applies to federal policy.
  2. Principal Policy Associate, State Issues

    Washington D.C. or New York City/ Hybrid
    The Principal Policy Associate, State Issues is responsible for advancing a state policy agenda for SRHR that is comprehensive, evidence-based and rooted in human rights principles. Reporting to the Director of Public Policy, State, this position manages the Institute’s state policy tracking program; serves as a resource to policymakers, advocates and donors; ideates and generates policy analyses and other reports; and represents the Institute in the media. This position does not include any formal supervisory responsibility.
  3. Senior Policy Associate, State Partnerships

    Washington D.C. or New York City/ Hybrid
    The Senior Policy Associate, State Partnerships works with other policy division staff to help develop and expand the Institute’s partnerships with state advocates throughout the U.S. in support of strong SRHR state policies and deepened relationships. This position’s success relies upon superior collaboration skills to create cohesive, strategic partnerships in line with the Institute’s short- and long-term goals. The division is currently rebuilding and reshaping its approach to equitable collaborations, and this position will have the opportunity to work with others in advancing the division’s vision for strategic impact, collaboration and equity as it applies to state policies and state coalitions in particular. This position does not include any formal supervisory responsibility.

Communications & Publications

  1. Senior Global Communications Manager

    New York City/ Hybrid
    The Senior Global Communications Manager is a key member of the Institute’s global communications team, working both independently and collaboratively to develop and implement strategies to maximize the reach of Guttmacher’s international research. Under the leadership of the Associate Director of Global Communications, the Senior Global Communications Manager serves as a liaison with the Institute’s in-country and regional communications partners, and is responsible for allocating resources, managing budgets, and executing communications plans, including overseeing the creation of a wide range of traditional and digital materials designed to disseminate the Institute’s work to key audiences, including media, policymakers, advocates and service providers at the country, regional and global levels. The Senior Global Communications Manager also contributes to the development of internationally focused grant proposals. This position supervises the global communications assistant.

Finance & Administration

  1. Contracts and Compliance Specialist

    New York City/ Hybrid
    The Contracts and Compliance Specialist will design and administer the Institute’s contract review and approval process and will serve as the subject matter expert for compliance-related business practices for the Institute. Responsible for working with professionals in the Divisions and coordinate the various threads of contract and compliance activities. The Contracts and Compliance Specialist will stay abreast of changes in the regulatory regimes that govern contracts with agencies of the U.S. government, foreign governments that fund the Institute, U.S. based foundations and donors, and multilateral organizations, to develop policies and processes to ensure that the Institute is in compliance at all times. This position will oversee compliance audits and ensure that compliance policies and procedures include best practices and risk mitigation.
  2. Grants and Budget Administrator

    New York City/ Hybrid
    The Guttmacher Institute is a $30 million nonprofit funded by many private foundations, the National Institutes of Health, several foreign governments and multinational organizations, and individual contributors. The Grants and Budget Administrator will report to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and will work closely with the Contract and Compliance Specialist to manage funder compliance and reporting and with the finance Department to manage grant spending and budgets. Working collaboratively with the Development and Program divisions (Research, Policy, and Communications & Publications), the Grants and Budget Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that all grant-funded projects are within budget and compliant with all donor requirements. The Grants and Budget Administrator will collaborate with staff across the Institute to develop budgets for all new and renewing grants. The position will take the leading role in preparing financial reports for funders and will collaborate with the Contracts and Compliance Specialist to ensure institutional compliance with funder guidelines.
  3. Junior Accountant

    New York City
    We are seeking a Junior Accountant to join our team and assist with various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accounts receivable, cash receipts and deposits, assist with monthly bank reconciliations, monthly petty cash reconciliation, act as back-up for accounts payable and other accounting tasks as assigned. The candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting principles, be detail-oriented, possess a good working knowledge of excel and possess excellent communication skills.
  4. Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

    New York City/ Hybrid
    The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of payroll processing, managing employees’ benefits and inquiries in accordance with Guttmacher’s policies as well as any state, local and Federal laws.

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