Employment Opportunities

• Deputy Director for Development and Membership
• Voter Education and Outreach Intern
• Communications Intern
• Development Intern
• Scoville Fellowship
  

 Deputy Director for Development and Membership

PSR, the largest physician-led organization in the U.S. working against nuclear weapons, climate change and environmental degradation, is seeking a results-oriented development professional with a demonstrated fundraising record to direct a major expansion of individual giving and membership. The deputy director will analyze giving trends, assess current fundraising systems, and develop and implement a plan for growth that uses a combination of high-tech and high-touch methods.

THE ORGANIZATION

PSR is a national membership organization with an annual budget of $3 million.  Comprised of 50,000 members and activists and spread across a network of 25 chapters, PSR mobilizes physicians, medical students, other health professionals and concerned citizens to press for a safer, more peaceful and healthier world.  PSR’s strategy for achieving its mission is to educate and activate the medical and broader health community, and the public, through research, analysis, collaboration, and targeted communications and to advocate for government and societal change at the local, state, national, and international level.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The deputy director for development and membership will report to the associate director and will be responsible for spearheading an aggressive campaign to expand individual giving at all levels.  Her/his portfolio will include Leadership Circle, major gifts and general membership.  The deputy director will create and implement a plan of action to substantially increase individual giving over the next three years but will need to work on immediate results as well.  S/he will be responsible for overseeing multi-channel marketing programs, coordinating in-person meetings for the executive director, and organizing cultivation and outreach calls with board members and chapter leaders. 

This position has three primary tasks:  1) acquiring new donors, 2) upgrading current donors, and 3) recapturing lapsed donors.  To that end, the deputy director will perform a deep analysis of membership trends and install cost-effective systems using social media, advertising, direct mail, phone, email and other tools to create a system that taps the potential of long-term members, as well as reaching new members.

• Develop short-, mid-, and long-term plans to meet aggressive resource development goals. Implement engagement strategies for board, staff, and chapter leaders to increase fundraising capacity. Coordinate special events and personal meetings for executive director. Develop and carry out stewardship plans for major giving prospects.  Assist efforts to complete $1 million capital campaign underway. 
• Direct the planning, creative strategy, targets and method of recruitment for fundraising and membership efforts.  Work with program managers to integrate subject matter, issues and campaigns into these efforts. Write letter copy, short-form proposals, e-appeals, and other written pieces as necessary to secure gifts.
• In cooperation with associate director and executive director, set and monitor fundraising budget goals.  Develop campaign performance reports to track results. Reconcile fundraising reports with accountant’s reports. Prepare monthly progress reports for senior management and board committees.
• Conduct an assessment of the organization’s current fundraising and membership operations. Recommend and implement steps to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs and maintain state-of-the-art practices. Supervise one associate level staff member and manage several consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and five to seven years of progressively more responsible development experience.  A passion for health, peace, environmental and/or social justice issues is essential Successful applicants will provide evidence of recent fundraising success and a history of performing in a variety of work settings.  Candidates should have excellent computational and analytical skills, superb written and oral communications, and extraordinary attention to detail. Must have a positive attitude and be a high-energy team player who can work in a deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to compose and edit compelling letters, short-form proposals, program descriptions, and copy for on- and offline communications. 
• Understanding of marketing and communications fundamentals, as well as basic design concepts for web and print-based materials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and use membership databases.  Exceptional competency in all functions of Microsoft Office.  Knowledge of Convio a plus.
• Experience in financial accounting and reconciliations, gift processing and acknowledgement procedures;  and
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and be highly responsive to executive level staff and board members.

Salary is commensurate with experience. PSR offers excellent benefits and an intellectually stimulating workplace with passionate, dedicated colleagues.  We are located near Metro.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and salary requirements, resume, and three supervisory references to employment@psr.org.  Please include position title in the subject line. Applications accepted until position is filled.  No calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Voter Education and Outreach Intern

Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, Physicians for Social Responsibility works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.  PSR's strategy for achieving its mission is to educate and activate the medical and broader health community, and the public, through research, analysis, collaboration, and targeted communications and to advocate for government and societal change at the local, state, national, and international level.  Founded in 1961, PSR is now the largest physician-led organization in the U.S. with 50,000 members and e-activists working to slow, stop and reverse global warming and toxic degradation of the environment and for the prevention of nuclear war.

Physicians for Social Responsibility is looking for highly motivated undergraduates, recent grads, and graduate students with a demonstrated interest in non- partisan voter education and PSR’s core issues to fill full- and part-time internships beginning in September and continuing through December.  Interns should have strong research and writing skills and the ability to adapt to a multi-issue workplace.

The Voter Education/ Outreach Intern will be responsible for assisting with social media platforms, responsible for writing issue-related communication pieces, such as press releases, blogs, article pitches, and fact sheets, and conducting outreach to key audiences.  Projects will primarily focus on nonpartisan voter education and contributing to efforts related to our core programs.

Qualifications:

• An aptitude with CMS and CRM systems (preferably Convio)
• Excellent phone skills
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Well-organized and detail- oriented
• Knowledge or interest in PSR values and issues
• Experience in general office, clerical, and administrative support
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

To Apply:

To apply for our internship program, we ask that you please send a cover letter detailing when you are available to intern at PSR, your resume, and brief writing sample (3-5 pages) to employment@psr.org. Please reference “Voter Education and Outreach Intern” in the subject line.

 Communications Intern

Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, Physicians for Social Responsibility works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.  PSR's strategy for achieving its mission is to educate and activate the medical and broader health community, and the public, through research, analysis, collaboration, and targeted communications and to advocate for government and societal change at the local, state, national, and international level.  Founded in 1961, PSR is now the largest physician-led organization in the U.S. with 50,000 members and e-activists working to slow, stop and reverse global warming and toxic degradation of the environment and for the prevention of nuclear war.

Physicians for Social Responsibility is looking for highly motivated undergraduates, recent grads, and graduate students with a demonstrated interest in non- partisan voter education and PSR’s core issues to fill full- and part-time internships beginning in September and continuing through December.  Interns should have strong research and writing skills and the ability to adapt to a multi-issue workplace.

The Communication Intern will be responsible for researching, planning online outreach around PSR core issues such as climate change, nuclear security, and safe energy (including blogs, social networks micro-blogging, and other online communities). Projects will primarily focus on online communication and outreach dealing with   PSR Core issues and non-partisan voter education.

Qualifications:

• Excellent research and writing skills
• Well-organized and detail- oriented
• Knowledge or interest in PSR values and issues
• Experience in general office, clerical, and administrative support
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of HTML/Web Design strongly preferred
• Familiarity with web 2.0 and/or videography preferred

To Apply:

To apply for our internship program, we ask that you please send a cover letter detailing when you are available to intern at PSR, your resume, and brief writing sample (3-5 pages) to employment@psr.org. Please reference “Communication Intern” in the subject line.

Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, Physicians for Social Responsibility works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.  PSR's strategy for achieving its mission is to educate and activate the medical and broader health community, and the public, through research, analysis, collaboration, and targeted communications and to advocate for government and societal change at the local, state, national, and international level.  Founded in 1961, PSR is now the largest physician-led organization in the U.S. with 50,000 members and e-activists working to slow, stop and reverse global warming and toxic degradation of the environment and for the prevention of nuclear war.

Physicians for Social Responsibility is looking for highly motivated undergraduates, recent grads, and graduate students with a demonstrated interest in non- partisan voter education and PSR’s core issues to fill full- and part-time internships beginning in September and continuing through December.  Interns should have strong research and writing skills and the ability to adapt to a multi-issue workplace. Currently PSR is seeking a fall intern to assist the Development Department. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about grant writing, cultivation of donors and other essential fundraising skills.

PSR’s development intern will be responsible for seeking new opportunities to promote PSR, research and develop new funding opportunities, and assist with strategy development to take advantage of these opportunities.

Other Responsibilities may include:

• Updating donor records
• Assisting with development mailings
• Providing support for event host committees
• Experience in general office, clerical, and administrative support
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Qualifications:

• Interest in development, fundraising, and grant-writing
• Commitment to PSR goals and mission
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects at once
• Interest in development, fundraising, and grant-writing

To Apply:

To apply for our internship program, we ask that you please send a cover letter detailing when you are available to intern at PSR, your resume, and brief writing sample (3-5 pages) to employment@psr.org. Please reference “Development Intern” in the subject line.

 Scoville Fellows

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship pays a stipend for college graduates to work with NGOs in Washington, DC, including Physicians for Social Responsibility, on arms control, peace, and security issues for six to nine months. PSR provides strong mentoring and professional development opportunities for Scoville Fellows from any discipline. Scoville Fellows at PSR can expect to be meaningfully engaged in substantive work related to prudent and effective steps toward a world free of nuclear weapons, prevention of the use or spread of nuclear weapons, and promoting diplomacy and alternative conflict resolution techniques to avoid war. PSR’s current security programs include analytical work to develop new knowledge about the dangers nuclear weapons and security policies pose to human life and health, organizing work to mobilize doctors and allied health professionals for peace and security, and advocacy work to ensure that the interests of potential victims of nuclear weapons and war are represented in the policy process. For further information, please visit http://www.scoville.org/