About Pew's Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative
The purpose of the Philadelphia research and policy initiative (PRPI) is to enable policymakers to identify and enact policies and practices that improve city government and the well-being of the city's residents by conducting rigorous research regarding important challenges and trends facing Philadelphia. Central to this policy work is the production of timely, well-documented reports on these issues for the benefit of policymakers, the news media, and the public at large.
Working directly with stakeholders, the initiative conducts in-depth research, looking beyond the city and region for relevant information from comparable locales. Our approach includes: (1) researching important policy topics and solutions; (2) analyzing administrative, demographic and polling data to benchmark progress; (3) holding policy-oriented convenings; (4) engaging extensively with policymakers and influential stakeholders before and after convenings to increase the impact of our work and consider promising solutions; and (5) making direct policy recommendations.
Examples of the initiative’s work are available at www.pewtrusts.org/philaresearch.
Position Overview
The officer, who is based in Pew’s Philadelphia office, reports to the policy team project director, Philadelphia research and policy initiative. The officer’s job is two-fold: (1) helping to conceptualize, design, and complete research on key issues affecting the city, with a particular focus on city fiscal issues; and (2) developing and implementing strategies to generate and support the adoption of responsive policy solutions.
The position, based in Pew’s Philadelphia, PA office, will participate in Pew’s core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds and with lived experience related to the issues PRPI works on are strongly encouraged to apply.
View the full position description and application link here.