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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.

  • Senior Administrative Assistant, Communications & Publications

    New York City

    The Guttmacher Institute is seeking a dynamic Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Communications & Publications Division broadly, and the Vice President specifically, in achieving the organization’s mission. The Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the Division’s senior leadership in the effective execution of key internal and external priorities, including organizational management, strategic and programmatic oversight, networking, Board engagement and representing the Institute to a range of external audiences. The position includes significant administrative and representational components, and serves as a liaison between Division leadership and a variety of individuals and institutions. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, and have the analytical skills to digest and interpret information quickly, all while learning and growing in this exciting role. Commitment to completion of tasks efficiently and at a high level of quality is a must.

    Posted: January 2020

  • Special Assistant to the Executive Office

    New York City

    Reporting to the Executive Vice President (EVP), the Special Assistant (SA) will provide support to the President, EVP, and the Distinguished Scholar positions in the Executive Office. The SA will be responsible for project management; meeting preparation, coordination, and note-taking; coordinating executive briefings; collaborating with staff across divisions on special projects and initiatives; and interfacing with internal and external constituents on behalf of the Executive Office. The SA will work collaboratively with the Executive Assistant (EA) and will serve as the back-up for the EA as required.

    Posted: January 2020

  • Executive Assistant

    New York City

    Reporting to the Executive Vice President (EVP), the Executive Assistant will work in collaboration with the Special Assistant to provide administrative support to the executive office, which includes the President, EVP, and the Distinguished Scholar. The EA will have primary responsibility for all administrative activities including calendar management, travel management, routine correspondence, phone and email support, project support, and meeting coordination. The EA will also serve as liaison between the executive office and a variety of audiences, including divisional vice presidents, staff across the Institute, grant-makers, reporters, vendors and peers in external organizations. 

    Posted: January 2020

  • Global Communications Manager

    New York City

    The Global Communications Manager works both independently and collaboratively to develop a wide range of materials and messages to synthesize the Institute’s research and develop dissemination strategies—in collaboration with in-country, regional and global partners—to most effectively reach key international audiences including policymakers, advocates and media. This position will offer critical, substantive support to senior staff, particularly the Senior Global Communications Manager. The ideal candidate has a passion for sexual and reproductive health and rights issues globally, and is able to synthesize and summarize the Institute’s international research for dissemination to non-academic audiences worldwide.

    Posted: January 2020

  • Senior Global Communications Manager

    New York City

    The Senior Global Communications Manager is a key part of Guttmacher’s 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 day-to-day operations of the global dissemination program as well as the creation of a wide range of traditional and digital 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 Global Communications Manager also serves as the primary liaison with the Institute’s in-country communications partners. This position manages two mid-level communications managers and is responsible for the resource planning, budget management, and development support for international research proposals. 

    Posted: January 2020

  • 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: January 2020

  • Senior Development Associate

    New York City

    Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Senior Development Associate plays a key role in mobilizing financial resources to support Guttmacher’s strategic objectives. This individual’s primary focus is raising funds to support the Institute’s U.S.-focused activities and projects. The Senior Development Associate will write and edit grant proposals and reports; conduct research to identify prospective donors; cultivate relationships with representatives of private foundations; and play a key role in developing and implementing Guttmacher’s institutional fundraising strategy.

    Posted: January 2020

  • Vice President for Research

    New York City

    The next Vice President for Research will bring passion around SRHR and for the Institute’s long- term vision, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This leader will be responsible for oversight of Guttmacher’s entire research portfolio. The Vice President for Research also shares responsibility for top-level oversight of strategic planning, project development and management activities in the Research Division and takes on a critical role within the Institute’s nine-member Management Team. 

    Posted: November 2019

  • Senior U.S. Communications Manager

    New York City or Washington, DC.

    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

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