Research Advocacy Coordinator (Remote Role)

About the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Industry: Non-profit organization

The Physicians Committee’s Mission & Vision: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals.

The Physicians Committee’s Values:

• Compassion: We encourage compassion for people and animals.
• Health: We promote good health through good nutrition. We practice what we preach by having a vegan office environment, ongoing nutrition education, and a culture that supports health and wellness.
• Truth: We base our recommendations on evidence, not on biases or what is commonly accepted.
• Professionalism: We hold our work to the highest standards, down to the last detail. This shows up in our scientific publications, our campaign work, and our public communications, and also in our appearance, our work ethic, how we keep our workspaces and take care of our resources, our focus on professional development, and the courtesies we extend to others.
• Action: We speak out against unhealthful, dangerous and unethical practices. We push limits and persevere.
• Innovation: We bring new approaches to solving problems and continually seek ways to be more effective. We are not afraid to take risks.
• Urgency: Our problems are urgent, and so are our responses. We stay alert to issues that need our attention and stay in close touch with one another and with our members and partners so we’re able to take immediate action whenever necessary.
• Dedication: This is a cause, not just a job. We go the extra mile to bring about a healthier, more compassionate world.
• Collaboration: Working together, everyone achieves more. We collaborate with each other, with our members, and with other organizations.
• Positivity: We approach our work with optimism. We plan with the end in mind and envision success.

Physicians Committee’s Location: Washington, D.C.

Organization-Size: Approximately 100 employees.

Employee Benefits: Primary health & financial benefits:

• Health insurance with 100% of the deductible and 75% of the premium paid by the Physicians Committee for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance available at a group discount.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contribution of $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of salary.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses which allows paying for some expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• Pre-tax purchase of metro fare.
• Long-term disability income protection insurance and life insurance fully paid for by the Physicians Committee.
• 20 days of paid time off to start plus 14 paid holidays.

Learn More About the Physicians Committee: We invite you to visit our website at PCRM.org and our YouTube channel.

About the Role

Position Title/Job Function: Research Advocacy Coordinator

Position Objective: The Research Advocacy Coordinator will support the Physicians Committee’s efforts to replace animals in medical education and research.

About the Clinical Research Team: The Physicians Committee’s Research and Regulatory Affairs team is composed of experts in human-relevant research, education, and testing methods. We collaborate with regulators and academic scientists to promote and develop those methods in order to improve human health and replace the use of animals. We engage with grassroots advocates, legislators, and the media to achieve this.

Essential Functions:

• Research and Writing: Regularly gather detailed, comprehensive information and draft language to support our education and research campaigns.
• Conduct detailed online research to support projects
• Conduct surveys of institutions and individuals in support of ongoing and proposed projects
• File public records requests with universities and state and federal agencies. Review and summarize the records received
• Write correspondence, web content, fact sheets, and other campaign documents
• Review and summarize scientific research protocols and other documents
• Review scientific studies and other outside resources to better understand how animals are used in laboratories, what the scientific and ethical issues are, and what nonanimal methods exist
• Outreach and Collaboration: Build grassroots support for our education and research programs.
• Write email messages to Physicians Committee supporters
• Travel on a quarterly basis to assist with special events as needed, including tabling and attending public demonstrations
• Grow contact lists for local organizations that might support our programs and conduct outreach to them
• Coordinate travel and accommodations for special events

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Physical Abilities: Office work; ability to travel to staff events

Work Location: This is a full-time position that may be performed remotely from any location in the United States.

Required Travel: Approximately quarterly

Work Schedule: This is a full-time exempt position (40+ hours per week). The Physicians Committee’s core business hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ET.

Position Level: Coordinator

Salary: Coordinator salaries start at $60,000 and have a median of $64,000. A salary offer will take into consideration education, experience, and skills along with internal and external reference points. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary with the position’s hiring manager early in the interview process to ensure alignment.

Reports To:

• Supervisor: Director of Research Advocacy
• Department Director: Director of Research Policy

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: No educational requirements
• Preferred:

Certifications/Credentials:

• Required:
• Preferred:

Work Experience:

• Required: At least three years of experience with program or campaign coordination or advocacy
• Preferred:

Additional Qualities:

• Required:
• Enthusiasm for the Physicians Committee’s mission to end animal experiments
• The ability to communicate accurately, persuasively, clearly, and concisely with various audiences
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• The ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow projects through to completion in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred:

How to Apply

Application Materials: We require a formal cover letter and resume to apply. In your cover letter, please tell us about your interest in our mission, your related experience and accomplishments, and your professional goals. You may also be asked to respond in writing to screening questions.

Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

Application Link:  Click here to apply online.

For More Information: Contact the Physicians Committee’s human resources department at careers [at] pcrm.org (careers[at]pcrm[dot]org).