The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life.
We are an independent nonprofit organization – the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew.
Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects encourage efficient, responsive governments – at the local, state, national and international levels – serving the public interests.
With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Australia, Brussels and London, and with additional staff in other regions of the United States and around the globe, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect.
Project Description
The Public Safety Performance Project (PSPP) was launched in 2006 as an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts. The project helps policy makers advance fiscally sound, data-driven policies and practices in sentencing and corrections that protect public safety, hold offenders accountable and control costs. For more information about this project, visit www.pewpublicsafety.org.
Position Overview
The Trusts is seeking to hire a senior associate to focus on the Public Safety Performance Project’s (PSPP) assistance to states interested in reducing the size of their community corrections footprint and improving the effectiveness of probation and parole, while supporting the entire spectrum of activity under the project. The position will be located in Pew's Washington, DC office and report to an associate manager, PSPP.
The position has a set time frame that could be extended based on the success of the program, funding sources, and board decisions on continued support.
The ideal candidate will have an educational and employment background in data analysis and public policy or a related field; knowledge of the criminal or juvenile justice system and an understanding of community supervision; issue campaign work; and, experience undertaking projects involving many partners, complex issues and extensive writing and presentations.
Reporting to an associate manager, community corrections, PSPP and in consultation with colleagues across PSPP and Pew, the newly created position will help:
Travel
An average of two to three trips per month to perform work or assessments in states.
Compensation and Benefits
As this is a full-time position, 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 help you maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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