Careers
Open Positions
Job Announcement | Posted August 2, 2022
Electronic submissions via email are required:
employment@psr.org
(see instructions below)
No telephone inquiries, please
COVID-19 Pandemic
Please note that all PSR National staff are generally working remotely, but our DC-based staff are expected to be available to work at times on-site at our national office when it is deemed necessary, provided that public health officials have deemed it safe to do so. For this position, applicants must be willing and able to conduct occasional work at our national office (again, only if public health officials have deemed it safe to do so).
PSR requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with applicable laws by contacting human resources at employment@psr.org.
About Physicians for Social Responsibility
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to create a more healthy, just, and peaceful world. Throughout its history, PSR has provided a strong health-focused voice against the development and use of nuclear weapons. Our other major programmatic focus is climate change – another catastrophic disaster that threatens human health and survival. PSR is a co-founder and U.S. affiliate of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), and as the U.S. affiliate of this global network, PSR shared in the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. PSR is also a partner organization in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. PSR has a national office in Washington, D.C. with chapters across the United States.
The Position
The Membership and Development Manager leads PSR’s fundraising activities, including member recruitment, engagement, and retention. They help plan fundraising events, including our annual fundraising gala, and create and implement outreach strategies to engage with existing members and to expand PSR’s membership base. The Membership and Development Manager also oversees PSR’s direct mail fundraising campaigns.
Areas of Responsibility
Fundraising
- Works with the Executive Director, program staff and board members on major fundraising initiatives and to identify and cultivate new fundraising opportunities and strategies (including affinity groups, membership, and major gifts).
- Coordinates the creation and mailing of PSR collateral and campaign materials.
- Oversees donor relations and correspondence, including gift acceptance and acknowledgments.
- Assists the Executive Director and other team members in identifying potential foundation and corporate funders.
Direct Mail
- Oversees the production of all mailings including appeals, renewals, and acknowledgements.
- Gathers metrics on campaign growth and response rates.
- Coordinates direct mail with outsourced designers and printer.
- Works with Executive Director and other team members to set up mailing plan, including timelines and deliverables.
Membership
- Supports and implements a comprehensive organization-wide member recruitment and acquisition strategy.
- Responds to member inquiries, directing them to the appropriate resource(s) for resolution.
- Ensures excellent and timely customer service to membership inquiries.
- Ensures that all donation acknowledgement letters and annual tax receipts are sent out in a timely fashion.
- Generates a pipeline of members and prospects with interests in legacy planning.
Data Management
- Ensures that PSR’s CRM database is up-to-date and well-maintained.
- Serves as lead for data entry, reporting, queries, and data integrity.
- Assists PSR chapters with utilizing PSR national’s CRM database.
- Prepares reports analyzing direct mail campaign costs, revenue, and response rates, and other reports as needed.
Administrative
- Retrieves, opens, processes, and distributes incoming mail.
- Completes administrative deposits of in-house donations, which includes preparing deposit slips and making in-person deposits at the bank at least twice weekly, completing a running donation log, and completing data entry in PSR’s CRM database.
Skills and Experience
- At least five years of related work experience.
- Highly proficient with CRM database systems, preferably with EveryAction.
- Enthusiastic and dynamic team member with strong interpersonal and team skills who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong account management and relationship building or other relevant experience.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- A proven track record of effective project management and completion.
Required Strengths
- Enthusiasm for PSR’s mission.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail – must be able to manage a wide range of assigned projects from concept to completion on time and with minimal supervision.
- Pro-active, creative problem-solving ability.
- Confidence making contact and cultivating relationships with both current and prospective members.
Terms
- This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours required.
- Position based at PSR offices in Washington, DC.
- Required to work on-site in the PSR national office at least one day per week, with remaining engagement performed remotely.
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Minimal travel.
- Reports to the Executive Director.
- Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
- 403b tax-advantaged retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off plus holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Internet and telephone subsidy provided for hybrid work.
- Resources available for professional development.
- PSR promotes and supports a healthy work/life balance for its employees, including flexible work schedules and a hybrid work model (combination of on-site work in our Washington, DC-based office and remote work).
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A cover letter directly describing your qualifications relevant to the skills and experience outlined above;
- Resume;
- Salary expectations;
- A minimum of three references (name, title, organization, phone, and email). Please note that references will not be contacted without prior approval from the applicant.
NOTE: Applications will not be considered complete and will not be reviewed until all four of the items requested above have been submitted.
Electronic submissions via email in PDF format are required: employment@psr.org
No telephone inquiries, please.
Job open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To ensure optimal consideration, applicants should be submitted no later than August 15, 2022. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after this date.
PSR is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and believes social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose.
PSR is committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, religion, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, as well as any other factor that is not relevant to job performance.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
PSR is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact employment@psr.org.
Learn more about PSR’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ).
Fall 2022 (August-December)
Opportunity Announcement | Posted July 12, 2022
About Physicians for Social Responsibility
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to create a more healthy, just, and peaceful world. Throughout its history, PSR has provided a strong health-focused voice against the development and use of nuclear weapons. Our other major programmatic focus is climate change—another catastrophic disaster that threatens human health and survival. PSR is a co-founder and U.S. affiliate of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, and as the U.S. affiliate of this global network, PSR shared in the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. PSR is also a partner organization in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. PSR has a national office in Washington, D.C., with chapters across the United States.
The Position
Physicians for Social Responsibility’s Environment and Health (E&H) program seeks virtual academic interns who are passionate about fighting climate change. Help PSR educate citizens and decision-makers about the urgency of addressing the climate health crisis, promoting clean renewable energy, and rejecting dirty fossil fuels that threaten to destroy a livable climate. Climate change has been called the greatest health threat of the 21st century – and, at the same time, the greatest health opportunity. Your skills can help us fight for a livable climate.
Areas of Responsibility
The E&H virtual academic interns will work with the E&H program director on program activities and educational resources addressing topics like fracked gas, building electrification, clean energy, and a Just Transition:
- Write text for our website to maximize our impact. Summarize and explain key issues. Highlight PSR’s health-based resources.
- Draft outreach content like blogs and action alerts.
- Assist with writing and disseminating educational and advocacy materials.
- Help set up educational webinars with guest speakers on energy, climate and health.
Knowledge and Skills
Required
- Outstanding writing skills required.
- Ability to synthesize complex material and express ideas clearly and crisply.
- Strong work ethic and time management skills.
- Background in climate change required.
- Background in public policy, policy advocacy and/or public health a plus.
NOTE: Interns MUST be available to attend PSR meetings on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 10am-11am (Eastern Time).
Benefits of this Virtual Academic Internship
- Be a part of a small, dynamic team working to save the world – literally!
- National NGO experience will look good on your resume and get you past the dreaded “catch-22” of: need experience to get a job, need a job to get experience.
- This internship is guaranteed to help you combat apathy.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The PSR national office is currently open for PSR staff to work on site; however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most staff are currently working remotely. Accordingly, PSR’s Academic Internship Program will remain virtual for the Fall 2022 term (August-December), although the opportunity to interact in-person with PSR staff might be possible (but is not guaranteed and should not be considered an expectation).
Due to the virtual nature of this internship opportunity, interns must:
- Have reliable access to the internet.
- Provide their own laptop computer for use during the internship.
Timeframe
Begin in late August/early September, end in early/mid December 2022. Dates and times are flexible, with interns ideally engaged approximately 30 hours/week for at least 8 weeks. Interns placed via a formal internship matching program are subject to any restrictions required by their sponsoring program.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submit your resume, cover letter/personal statement, two references, and two writing samples.
Applications will not be considered complete – and will not be reviewed – until all of the above noted items have been submitted.
Electronic submissions via email in PDF format are required: internships@psr.org
(Please write “Fall 2022 E&H Virtual Academic Internship” in the subject line)
No telephone inquiries, please.
PSR is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, religion, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the opportunity.
About PSR’s Academic Internship Program
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) offers an Academic Internship Program designed in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) definition of an internship as a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths, and give employers such as PSR the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. Accordingly, as an educational experience, PSR’s Academic Internship Program conforms with the following NACE internship criteria:
- The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. It must not be simply to advance the operations of the employer or be the work that a regular employee would routinely perform.
- The skills or knowledge learned must be transferable to other employment settings.
- The experience has a defined beginning and end, and a job description with desired qualifications.
- There are clearly defined learning objectives/goals related to the professional goals of the student’s academic coursework.
- There is supervision by a professional with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the experience.
- There is routine feedback by the experienced supervisor.
- There are resources, equipment, and facilities provided by the host employer that support learning objectives/goals.
Eligibility
PSR’s Academic Internship Program is open to current undergraduate students as well as recent college graduates or students in graduate school.
In some instances, high school students may be eligible to participate in PSR’s Academic Internship Program, subject to certain criteria, including:
- At least 16 years of age.
- As part of formal academic training for credit authorized by the student’s high school.
Duration
Academic internships with PSR typically range from 20-36 hours per week for between 8-14 weeks. Dates and time commitment may vary for interns placed via a formal internship matching program.
As of January 1, 2022, all internships are 100% virtual, although the possibility for limited on-site interaction at PSR’s Washington, DC office may be possible.
Stipends
PSR offers paid internships.
- A flat stipend of $2,500 is provided, regardless of the duration of the internship.
- Interns must be engaged a minimum of 30 hours/week for a minimum of 8 weeks to be eligible to receive a stipend.
- Interns may not be engaged in another substantive internship program, or in other gainful employment, to be eligible to receive a stipend.
- Stipends do not represent compensation for work performed and are not considered wages or taxed as such, in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Fall 2022 (August-December)
Opportunity Announcement | Posted July 12, 2022
About Physicians for Social Responsibility
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to create a more healthy, just, and peaceful world. Throughout its history, PSR has provided a strong health-focused voice against the development and use of nuclear weapons. Our other major programmatic focus is climate change—another catastrophic disaster that threatens human health and survival. PSR is a co-founder and U.S. affiliate of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, and as the U.S. affiliate of this global network, PSR shared in the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. PSR is also a partner organization in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. PSR has a national office in Washington, D.C., with chapters across the United States.
The Position
PSR’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition (NWA) program seeks virtual academic interns who are passionate about promoting peace and justice and who want to apply their skills to advocacy. Help PSR amplify the medical voice calling for nuclear disarmament here in the United States.
Areas of Responsibility
The NWA virtual academic interns will assist PSR’s humanitarian campaign on projects like:
- Working with PSR chapters and activists in eleven states to educate health professionals and the public on the injustice of nuclear weapons spending and the grave health risks of nuclear weapons.
- Promoting PSR’s new #DemandAccess campaign to “rethink security with health in mind” – putting a higher priority on public health, equitable access to health care, pandemic preparedness, proximate security and other human needs.
- Developing intersectional campaigns with social justice and environmental advocates by promoting a just transition to a sustainable society that has no need for nuclear weapons.
- Utilizing social media to engage people under 35 years of age in our work.
- Supporting champions in Congress to oppose the current plan to spend $1.7 trillion replacing the current nuclear weapons arsenal with enhanced weapons.
- Promoting local disarmament resolutions in city councils and civic organizations.
Virtual Academic Intern responsibilities will also include:
- Participate in NWA program staff calls and/or Zoom meetings several times a week.
- Participate in monthly NWA program conference calls.
- Conduct research to contribute to resource materials for the PSR disarmament network.
- Track important updates in federal nuclear weapons policy legislation.
Knowledge and Skills
Required
- Strong work ethic and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, including when communicating remotely.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Outstanding writing and research skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex material and express ideas clearly, concisely, and quickly.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Able to work remotely with intermittent supervision.
Helpful
- Experience with social media in a non-profit or political setting.
- Background in public policy, advocacy and/or public health.
- Knowledge base on nuclear weapons issues is helpful, but NOT required.
NOTE: Interns MUST be available to attend PSR meetings on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 10am-11am (Eastern Time).
Benefits of this Virtual Academic Internship
- Be a part of a small, dynamic team working to save the world – literally!
- Learn the basics of operating successfully in the unique political environment of the non-governmental organization (NGO) community.
- Opportunities to network in the international policy NGO community in Washington, D.C.
- National NGO experience will strengthen your resume and help address the problematic situation of: “need experience to get a job, need a job to get experience.”
- PSR gladly works with students to help secure academic credit.
- This virtual academic internship is guaranteed to help combat apathy.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The PSR national office is currently open for PSR staff to work on site; however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most staff are currently working remotely. Accordingly, PSR’s Academic Internship Program will remain virtual for the Fall 2022 term (August-December), although the opportunity to interact in-person with PSR staff might be possible (but is not guaranteed and should not be considered an expectation).
Due to the virtual nature of this internship opportunity, interns must:
- Have reliable access to the internet.
- Provide their own laptop computer for use during the internship.
Timeframe
Begin in late August/early September, end in early/mid December 2022. Dates and times are flexible, with interns ideally engaged approximately 30 hours/week for at least 8 weeks. Interns placed via a formal internship matching program are subject to any restrictions required by their sponsoring program.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submit your resume, cover letter/personal statement, two references, and two writing samples.
Applications will not be considered complete – and will not be reviewed – until all of the above noted items have been submitted.
Electronic submissions via email in PDF format are required: internships@psr.org
(Please write “Fall 2022 NWA Virtual Academic Internship” in the subject line)
No telephone inquiries, please.
PSR is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, religion, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the opportunity.
About PSR’s Academic Internship Program
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) offers an Academic Internship Program designed in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) definition of an internship as a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths, and give employers such as PSR the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. Accordingly, as an educational experience, PSR’s Academic Internship Program conforms with the following NACE internship criteria:
- The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. It must not be simply to advance the operations of the employer or be the work that a regular employee would routinely perform.
- The skills or knowledge learned must be transferable to other employment settings.
- The experience has a defined beginning and end, and a job description with desired qualifications.
- There are clearly defined learning objectives/goals related to the professional goals of the student’s academic coursework.
- There is supervision by a professional with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the experience.
- There is routine feedback by the experienced supervisor.
- There are resources, equipment, and facilities provided by the host employer that support learning objectives/goals.
Eligibility
PSR’s Academic Internship Program is open to current undergraduate students as well as recent college graduates or students in graduate school.
In some instances, high school students may be eligible to participate in PSR’s Academic Internship Program, subject to certain criteria, including:
- At least 16 years of age.
- As part of formal academic training for credit authorized by the student’s high school.
Duration
Academic internships with PSR typically range from 20-36 hours per week for between 8-14 weeks. Dates and time commitment may vary for interns placed via a formal internship matching program.
As of January 1, 2022, all internships are 100% virtual, although the possibility for limited on-site interaction at PSR’s Washington, DC office may be possible.
Stipends
PSR offers paid internships.
- A flat stipend of $2,500 is provided, regardless of the duration of the internship.
- Interns must be engaged a minimum of 30 hours/week for a minimum of 8 weeks to be eligible to receive a stipend.
- Interns may not be engaged in another substantive internship program, or in other gainful employment, to be eligible to receive a stipend.
- Stipends do not represent compensation for work performed and are not considered wages or taxed as such, in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship pays a stipend for college graduates to work with NGOs in Washington, DC, including PSR, 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 engaged in substantive work related to conducting outreach to doctors and allied health professionals to engage in nuclear disarmament advocacy. PSR is a US-partner of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and was a leading organization in the Humanitarian Movement that achieved the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Learn more about the Scoville Fellowship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)!
PSR is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and believes social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose.
PSR is committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, religion, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, as well as any other factor that is not relevant to job performance.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
PSR is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact employment@psr.org.
Learn more about PSR’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ).