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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.

  • Policy Administrative Assistant

    Washington, D.C.

     

    The Policy Administrative Assistant provides support to the division engaged in advancing a policy agenda for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at the state, federal and global levels. This position will support the division’s leadership team as the division rebuilds and reshapes its approach with a focus on strategic impact, collaboration and equity. The position provides administrative and program support to the division and ensures that the office space is functional and systems are in place to achieve our mission.

    Posted: January 2022

  • Policy Associate, State Issues

    Washington, D.C.

    The Policy Associate, State Issues is responsible for monitoring and analyzing state-level policy developments related to SRHR, representing the Institute in coalition spaces, coordinating the publication of written materials and contributing to policy-related research and communications activities. 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 state policy work.

    Posted: January 2022

  • Research Associate

    New York City

    A Research Associate works with a substantial degree of independence under the direction of senior research staff, performs a variety of complex research and management tasks, and supervises research assistants, especially, but not only, on fielding activities. Research tasks may include collection of quantitative data (often by overseeing fielding of surveys), collection of qualitative data, data processing and/or implementing data analyses, coordinating project timelines, compilation of information, and writing reports, including publishable products. A Research Associate contributes to a range of other administrative and institutional activities and typically serves as a project manager on one or more projects or project components.

    Posted: January 2022

  • Research Administrative Manager

    New York City

    Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, the Research Administrative Manager works closely with the Director and other Research Administrative Managers, , to ensure smooth functioning of the Research Division and plays a key role in performing and managing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Division.  Primary responsibilities may include assisting with US government grant submissions and reporting, monitoring of the Guttmacher Institutional Review Board process, allocation of staff time and other staffing issues, project and budget management, and oversight of contract development and disbursement of payments. The Research Administrative Manager also supports the Directors of Research and Vice President for Research in successfully managing the Division’s administrative and operational needs. 

    Posted: November 2021

  • Director of Individual Giving

    New York City

    This position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive individual giving strategy in support of the Guttmacher Institute’s programs and mission. The person filling the position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the individual giving team; develop fundraising strategies for individual donors at all giving levels; identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from prospective donors; and undertake stewardship with current donors, with the aim of increasing support from individuals. Responsibilities include management of the day-to-day operations of the individual giving team, management of the annual fund, major gift fundraising, direct mail, e-philanthropy, events and planned giving. The position is responsible for supervising three staff members and overseeing work with vendors.

    Posted: November 2021

  • Senior Development Manager

    New York City

    Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Senior Development Manager plays a key role in mobilizing financial resources to support Guttmacher’s strategic objectives. This individual is primarily responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of fundraising strategies targeted to the full spectrum of Guttmacher’s institutional donors, including foundations, foreign government agencies and multilateral organizations; liaising with institutional donors; leading on proposals and reports for general operating support grants; managing the post-award process for Guttmacher’s full grants portfolio; and supervising and mentoring the Senior Development Assistant, Institutional Giving.

    Posted: November 2021

  • Senior Development Associate, Prospect Research and Data Analytics

    New York City

    Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Senior Development Associate, Prospect Research and Data Analytics plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Individual Giving Team. The Senior Development Associate, Prospect Research and Data Analysis is responsible for identifying new prospective individual and institutional donors, updating information on existing donors and prospects, gauging a prospect’s capacity to make a major gift ($10,000+), and making recommendations on individual giving strategy. The Senior Development Associate manages all processes associated with prospect management, including building and evaluating portfolios and moving prospects through the solicitation cycle.

    Posted: November 2021

  • 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 global activities and its projects in low- and middle-income countries. The Senior Development Associate will write and edit grant proposals and reports; conduct research to identify prospective donors; liaise with representatives of private foundations, government agencies, and multilateral organizations; and play a key role in implementing Guttmacher’s institutional fundraising strategy.

    Posted: November 2021

  • Meetings & Events Associate

    New York City

    Meetings and Events Associate will provide support to 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.  They will also assist the meetings and events team with internal and external meetings as well as special events. This individual will work closely with the audiovisual technician and the meetings and events coordinator to 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.

    Posted: October 2021

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