Senior Associate, Private Sector, Safer Chemicals Project

Project Overview Pew's Safer Chemicals Project aims to measurably reduce Americans' 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. Position Overview The Senior Associate, Private Sector, works as part of a team that partners with private industry to advance safer chemical practices. The role supports research, event planning, partnership engagement, and project management. The position is based in Pew's Washington, D.C. office and participates in a hybrid work program. Responsibilities Foster a workplace that inspires excellence, values impact, encourages transparency, builds mutual trust and respect, embraces diversity, and is collaborative, caring and compassionate. Research and synthesize information about industry stakeholders and trends related to chemical and product safety and policy levers to inform the private sector team's efforts and drive change toward safer alternatives. Maintain a broad knowledge of endocrine‑disrupting chemicals, chemical and product safety, economic and business trends, supply chains, product transparency initiatives, and public policy, regulatory, and other relevant changes in the private sector marketplace. Monitor key activities of federal and state governments, academia, advocacy groups, and other relevant stakeholders that relate to endocrine‑disrupting chemicals, toxics, and chemical use by businesses including transitions to safer alternatives. Prepare presentations, talking points, and publications for internal and external audiences. Support the development and implementation of effective interventions in partnership with the private sector, engaging with government officials, business representatives, and business service providers. Plan, organize, and implement stakeholder meetings, expert convenings, and other events, including preparation of meeting materials. Provide basic project‑management support for private‑sector projects and track milestones, including maintaining the team's knowledge‑management, engagement, and document‑tracking systems. Collaborate with communication, outreach, administrative, and contracts colleagues and adjacent project workstreams (Policy, Science, Cross‑cutting teams) to advance project goals. Participate in activities and meetings that support program and organization-wide objectives. Requirements Generally four years of applicable experience. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience working as part of a team, fostering consensus, and collaborating with diverse partners to advance pragmatic solutions. Proven capacity to juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, organize time efficiently, and remain attentive to details. Experience conducting background research, integrating and condensing information to quickly identify core issues. Strong written and oral communication. Aptitude to apply a non‑partisan, evidence‑based approach to projects that require support across the political spectrum. Preferred experience working closely with private‑sector partners or within corporate environments. Travel Occasional domestic travel to meetings and conferences. Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Salary Range

$79,900 – $89,300 USD

Total Rewards Competitive salary and benefit program, including comprehensive, affordable health care (medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, retirement benefits, and work/life support. Equal Opportunity Pew is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Pew Charitable Trusts