Associate I, Public Policy Support, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Application Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025.

Please include both a resume and a cover letter with your application.

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

This new project aims to measurably reduce Americans' exposure to harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The project will focus on reducing exposure to the most harmful EDCs in use in the near-term, while laying the foundation for longer-term policy reform to prevent additional harmful EDCs from being introduced. The Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals project is a collaboration between Pew's Environment and Government Performance portfolios.

The Environment Portfolio focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists, and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive.

The Government Performance portfolio provides the nonpartisan research, solutions, and momentum decisionmakers need to ensure our institutions improve the health of people in the United States and enable them to successfully climb the economic ladder. Those goals are pursued through a wide range of the portfolio's policy-focused projects (with explorations into new areas underway)-from ensuring states' finances are prepared for future volatility, to unlocking gateways to mental health care, to addressing the nation's lack of attainable housing.

Position Overview

The associate I will be part of a team that serves a key role in establishing the successful implementation of permanent and durable policies on a state and federal level aimed at reducing Americans' exposure to harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals and improving chemical oversight. Reporting to the manager, the associate I will provide support by conducting background research, contributing to the production of campaign materials, and providing other project management assistance.

Located in Pew's Washington D.C. office, this position participates in Pew's hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to telework the remaining days. Staff also enjoy four telework "flex weeks" per year.

Responsibilities

• Foster a work environment that inspires excellence, values impact, encourages transparency, builds mutual trust and respect, embraces and values diversity, and is collaborative, caring and compassionate.
• Monitor key activities of federal and state governments, academia, advocacy groups, and other relevant stakeholders that relate to endocrine disrupting chemicals, toxics, and chemical oversight. This includes tracking public policy discussions and other relevant changes to policies and practices.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing stakeholder meetings, conferences, and other events both at Pew and in relevant states.
• Support the development of presentations and talking points to support internal and external communications.
• Synthesize research, conduct literature reviews, and provide research assistance as needed to identify key trends and insights for project teams' policy exploration and research.
• Assist with project management of state and federal policy projects and track milestones.
• Support the development and implementation of effective campaign strategies at a state and federal level.
• Perform day-to-day tasks as directed by more senior staff.
• Participate in activities and meetings that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, one year of applicable experience.
• Efficiently support projects and meets multiple deadlines by being organized and attentive to details.
• Follows the directions of managers/collaborators while working independently in a creative and cooperative environment.
• Experience conducting background research, including performing literature reviews, integrating, and condensing information to quickly identify the core of an issue.
• Works effectively with colleagues and leverages a variety of technical systems to advance complex projects to successful completion with measurable results.
• Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
• Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns that require support across the political spectrum.

Travel

This position requires occasional domestic travel to meetings and conferences.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Salary Range

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.