PNPI is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables every member of our staff to realize their potential. PNPI’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
Current Openings
There are currently no job openings at PNPI.
PNPI Salaries and Benefits
When salaries are transparent, pay inequity is minimized. Additionally, research shows that employees are more motivated, more productive, and better at collaborating with colleagues when salaries are shared and published. At PNPI, we are committed to sharing salary ranges.* We are also committed to a $50,000 minimum starting salary for all our staff.
Below you will find descriptions and salary ranges for a majority of staff positions at PNPI. Salary ranges represent a full-time employment rate.
Assistants
Provide administrative, communications, logistical, and/or project support and coordination. A minimum of six months of relevant work experience is required.
PNPI salary range: $50,000–$60,000
Associates
Play a key role in supporting or implementing a body of work (programming or research) or key organization functions (communications or operations). A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience are required.
PNPI salary range: $55,000–$90,000
Senior Associates
Conduct independent work; create, facilitate, implement, and manage a body of work (programming or research) or key organization function (communications or operations); represent the organization in external meetings or with external partners. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of relevant work experience are required.
PNPI salary range: $85,000–$120,000
Directors
Create, facilitate, implement, and manage an entire portfolio of work (programming, research, communications, operations); manage people; lead external meetings and cultivate outside relationships; assist with the creation and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience are required.
PNPI salary range: $110,000–$140,000
Chief of Staff
Oversees programmatic initiatives, contributes to the strategic direction of the organization, and directs operational functions related to human resources and staff management. A master’s degree and a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience are required.
PNPI salary range: $120,000–$175,000
PNPI also offers a full range of benefits to staff who work at least half-time. Those benefits include but are not limited to:
- Three weeks of paid time off
- All major federal holidays off
- A 6% retirement match
- 100% of health insurance costs (medical, dental, and vision) covered plus funds to cover out-of-pocket expenses
- A professional development account
- A monthly cell phone benefit
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
* Exact salaries will be set based on experience and level of education.
PNPI Interns
PNPI’s Summer Scholars Program is a fully funded internship program for students with demonstrated financial need. Our interns are paid a competitive hourly wage and are provided with an incidental stipend, office supplies, and professional development. When the program is held in person in Washington, D.C., they are also provided with transportation and free accommodations.
