Scientific and Public Affairs Coordinator

The Association for Psychological Science (APS), a DC-based scientific organization with a small staff and a collegial, collaborative culture, seeks a highly-organized and detail-oriented individual to support its work as a member of the Scientific and Public Affairs (SPA) Team. This is a full-time opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience prioritizing tasks and facilitating multiple projects. 

 The Coordinator supports ongoing SPA programs and contributes to APS-wide initiatives by supporting and facilitating communication and collaboration with other APS programs.

Specifically, the Scientific and Public Affairs Coordinator:

·       Provides logistical, administrative, and technical support for webinars, workshops, and podcasts. This may include, but is not limited to:

o   Tracking invitations and communicating with guest speakers/presenters/interviewees

o   Creating and monitoring schedules

o   Creating events in APS’s membership platform, Zoom, or other event platforms

o   Collecting speaker bios, and drafting and editing program descriptions

o   Posting program descriptions on the APS website

o   Coordinating announcements and event-related emails with the APS Marketing team

o   Ensuring event-related materials are shared with all relevant staff in a timely manner

·       Assists in developing, implementing, and/or conducting workshops/professional development or other member-serving programs.

·       Provides logistical, administrative, and technical support for in-person events at the APS Annual Convention and any virtual events related to government affairs.

·       Assists with preparation of grant applications and proposals.

·       Assists with identifying and publicizing funding opportunities and policy developments of interest to APS members. 

·       Identifies and share information about funding opportunities for psychological scientists outside of the US.  

·       Attends meetings (internal and external) as directed and needed to gather information and report back to APS staff. 

·       Produces reports on psychological science and policy for presentation to APS leadership and membership. 

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree; psychological science or related scientific field preferred; background with government affairs a plus

·       Enthusiasm for psychological science

·       Exceptional and demonstrated writing skills

·       Ability to communicate diplomatically in writing and verbally

·       Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple assignments and meet deadlines

·       Desire to learn new things

·       Ability to work well with others in a hybrid work environment.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

·       Competency with technology; experience with WordPress or other content management systems a plus

·       Excellent interpersonal, problem resolution, and teamwork skills

·       A commitment to excellence

·       Sound judgement

·       Two-years of professional work experience desired

The Scientific and Public Affairs Coordinator is a member of the Scientific and Public Affairs team and reports to the director of Scientific and Public Affairs.

APS offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a hybrid work environment. APS is headquartered in Washington, DC, and currently maintains a physical office space in DuPont Circle with easy access to Metro. The salary range for this position is $47,500-$52,500.

 Email resume and cover letter to hr [at] psychologicalscience [dot] org. No telephone calls please. We will begin reviewing applications on January 21, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

APS is an equal opportunity employer.