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Job Announcement | Posted January 18, 2023

Electronic submissions via email are required: 
employment@psr.org
(see instructions below)

 No telephone inquiries, please

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.

Objective

To educate and engage California-based health professionals, policymakers and allies in the building electrification movement to oppose the blending of hydrogen into the gas distribution system.

The Position

This is a part-time contract position (up to 16 hours/week, not to exceed 416 hours total) for approximately 26 weeks, educating health professionals and others in California about the health, safety, and climate risks of blending hydrogen with natural (fracked) gas in homes and buildings, and engaging health professionals in advocacy to block industry efforts to utilize hydrogen blending.

Desired Outcomes

By August 31, 2023, the following will have been achieved:

• Science-based documentation is widely shared with California health professionals and policymakers documenting that mixing hydrogen gas with methane for combustion in buildings perpetuates reliance on methane, expands threats to the climate, and endangers human health and safety.
• The “health voice” is audible in mass media and social media in California, calling for full consideration of the health, safety, and climate implications of blending hydrogen with methane.
• At least 10 newly trained health professionals have begun educating others about the health, safety, and climate dangers of mixing hydrogen gas with methane for combustion in buildings.
• California health professionals engage in direct challenges to proposals brought to the Public Utility Commission for using hydrogen for indoor combustion in stoves and other appliances, and for incorporating hydrogen blending in proposals for hydrogen “hubs.”
  

Deliverables

The consultant will carry out the following:

1. Make, and/or arrange for PSR staff to make, at least five presentations to PSR chapters and members in California on the health, safety, and climate implications of hydrogen blending. These can include train-the-trainer presentations that prepare PSR members to educate others.
2. Make, and/or arrange for PSR staff to make, at least five presentations to health professionals, policymakers and/or building electrification movement allies in California on the health, safety

and climate implications of hydrogen blending.

3. Train at least 10 California-based physicians on the health, safety and climate implications of hydrogen blending; help them make at least one presentation each on the subject.
4. Share with PSR chapters in California a model medical resolution on the dangers of blending hydrogen with methane for indoor combustion. In conjunction with a physician, encourage and assist PSR’s CA chapters in introducing this resolution in California county or state medical societies and advocating for its passage.
5. Engage the “health voice” in California in direct challenges to proposals brought to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for using hydrogen for indoor combustion in stoves and other appliances, and for incorporating hydrogen blending in proposals for hydrogen “hubs.” Orient, guide and support our California chapters and allies to address these proposals, advocating against hydrogen blending for use in buildings and in favor of reserving green hydrogen for hard-to-electrify industries.

Tasks

Tasks that support the deliverables include the following:

• Research and review the hydrogen-natural gas blending proposals under consideration in California;
• Connect with the three PSR California chapters to coordinate strategy and engagement;
• Conduct outreach to various building electrification/hydrogen coalitions and organizations in California to coordinate strategy and engagement;
• Connect and empower PSR members/health professionals in California to take action.

Timeline

The project will be conducted over a period of approximately 26 weeks, at an average of 16 hours per week, not to exceed 416 hours. The length and end date of the contract will depend on start date.

Qualifications

• Substantive knowledge of the health impacts of climate change and of current climate and energy debates at the state level.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Familiarity with the “health voice.”
• Media outreach experience is a plus.
• Experience working with volunteer activists, including tracking volunteer activities and metrics, is a plus.

Compensation

The rate set for this project will be [$50/hr], with a total maximum budget of [$20,800]. Hours worked will be totaled and invoiced at the end of each month under the duration of this contract, until the project ends.

Location

Work is remote and may be performed anywhere in United States.

How to Apply

Please submit:

1. A cover letter directly describing your qualifications relevant to the skills and experience outlined above;
2. Resume;
3. 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 three 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 January 31, 2023. 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).

Job Announcement | Posted January 9, 2023

Electronic submissions via email are required: 
employment@psr.org
(see instructions below)

No telephone inquiries, please

COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

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 permanently based in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and must be willing and able to conduct occasional work at our national office (again, only if and when public health officials have deemed it safe to do so) a minimum of one day per week.

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 Administrative and Finance Assistant provides general administrative support, data and research assistance, and assistance with financial management. This full-time role is key to providing a reliable and pro-active administration and finance function and plays an important role in PSR’s continued success and impact. It requires a confident individual with experience in bookkeeping and use of finance systems, as well as general office procedures.

Areas of Responsibility 

Administrative

• Retrieves, opens, processes, and distributes incoming mail.
• Regularly monitors PSR’s main email account and telephone line and ensures excellent and timely customer service to inquiries by direct response, or by directing them to the appropriate resource(s) for resolution as needed.
• Participates as a team-member in ensuring that PSR’s CRM database is up-to-date and well-maintained, including conducting data entry, reporting, queries, and data hygiene.
• Ensure that proper records are maintained.

Financial

• Completes administrative deposits of in-house donations, which includes preparing deposit slips and making in-person deposits at the bank at least once weekly, completing a running donation log, and completing data entry in PSR’s CRM database.
• Assists with bookkeeping and identifying, addressing, and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Assists our outsourced accountants with monthly financial reporting.
• Assists with the annual financial audit.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least three years of related work experience.
• Highly proficient with CRM database systems, preferably with EveryAction.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably with QuickBooks.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, particularly with creating charts and pivot tables.
• Process drive, with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable using own initiative and taking ownership of processes.
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
• Able to handle confidential information and observe HIPPA requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A proven track record of effective project management and completion.

Required Strengths

• Enthusiasm for PSR’s mission.
• Enthusiastic and dynamic team member with strong interpersonal and team skills who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• 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.

Terms

• This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• Position based in Washington, DC.
• Required to work on-site in the PSR national office at least one day (4 hours) 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. Must have the ability to lift and carry parcels, packages, boxes, and other items (up to 20 lbs. weight; possibly more), to walk short distances and/or drive a personal vehicle to make bank deposits or perform other work-related pick-ups/deliveries, at a minimum of once weekly.
• Minimal travel.

• Reports to the Director of Operations.
• Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000.

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:

1. A cover letter directly describing your qualifications relevant to the skills and experience outlined above;
2. Resume;
3. Salary expectations;
4. 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 January 31, 2023. 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).

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.