Openings and Opportunities
PHA Program Director
The Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) seeks a PHA Program Director who will be the senior staff person responsible for interacting with PHA’s Faculty and Executive Directors and for driving PHA’s key strategic programs from development to execution through managing and oversight of: 1) a staff of seven employees; 2) an annual budget of over $1M; 3) PHA's communications, University-wide outreach and external relations; 4) the global Planetary Health Annual Meeting; 5) a distributed network of volunteers around the world helping to build Planetary Health community in universities as well as lead discrete efforts and committees; and 6) the development of resources in conjunction with other PHA leadership and staff. In close partnership with the Faculty and Executive Directors, and in consultation with the Steering Committee, the Program Director will also help to conceptualize and develop new programs, strategies, and initiatives to advance the academic, educational, policy and programmatic agenda of PHA. Finally, the Program Director will be responsible for reporting on grant activities and assisting with development of new proposals for future funding.The primary work location for this position is Washington, DC. This interview process will be conducted virtually.
Only applications submitted through the job portal will be considered. Do not submit resumes/cover letters directly to the PHA.
Senior Administrative Coordinator
Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Sr. Administrative Coordinator to support the PHA team in building a global community dedicated to advancing the field of Planetary Health. The Administrative Coordinator will work in close collaboration with PHA’s Program Director and other staff to coordinate the organization’s administrative, financial, and operational activities on a day-to-day basis to successfully support its vision and mission.The primary work location for this position is Washington DC. This interview process will be conducted virtually.
Only applications submitted through the job portal will be considered. Do not submit resumes/cover letters directly to the PHA.
Senior Administrative Manager
Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) seeks a Senior Administrative Manager to lead and direct its administrative, financial, and operational activities on a day-to-day basis for a new cross-university initiative at Johns Hopkins University. The position requires continuous quality improvement and a customer service-focused approach to provide leadership focused on maintaining a positive and welcoming work environment that supports faculty, staff, students, and the growing Planetary Health community. This position requires exceptional communication skills as well as the ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internal to JHU and externally.The primary work location for this position is Baltimore, MD. This interview process will be conducted virtually.
Only applications submitted through the job portal will be considered. Do not submit resumes/cover letters directly to the PHA.
Communications Specialist
The Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Communications Specialist to support the PHA team in building an activated global community dedicated to advancing the field of Planetary Health and promoting the presence and impact of Planetary Health’s transdisciplinary science, stories, and solutions in mainstream media, to the general public, private sector, and policy makers. The Communications Specialist will work closely with the Communications Manager to assist with implementing a communications and branding strategy and optimizing all aspects of PHA’s programs and special projects through effective messaging.
The primary work location for this position is Washington, DC. This interview process will be conducted virtually.
Only applications submitted through the job portal will be considered. Do not submit resumes/cover letters directly to the PHA.
Partnership Coordinator
The Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) seeks a Partnership Coordinator who will help foster and maintain strategic partnerships with PHA Regional Hubs and allies, global health and development organizations, and other partners to grow the Planetary Health field and social movement globally. The Coordinator will also proactively track and support opportunities to embed Planetary Health into organizational narratives and policy agendas.
Only applications submitted through the job portal will be considered. Do not submit resumes/cover letters directly to the PHA.