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Executive Director

Washington, D.C.

Spring 2023

PSR) seeks a dynamic Executive Director devoted to our mission and deeply committed to equity and justice.

About PSR

PSR is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to create a more healthy, just, and peaceful world. PSR’s national office is located in Washington, D.C., with chapters across the United States.

Founded in 1961, PSR has throughout its history provided a strong health-focused voice against the development and use of nuclear weapons. 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.

In the 1990s, PSR joined the growing movement to address another existential threat : climate change. Since then, the organization has addressed a range of issues related to a just transition from fossil fuels to clean, safe, truly renewable energy. Current areas of focus include opposing fracked gas and the false promise of hydrogen, promoting equitable building decarbonization, and optimal health for all.

Personal Qualities Sought

PSR seeks a visionary leader who is passionate about PSR’s mission and brings strong communication skills, collaborative instincts, and a commitment to inclusivity. Desired attributes include :

• A passion for or expertise in the nuclear weapons abolition or climate change movements, with concern for nuclear and environmental justice.
• Understandings of the intersection of nuclear weapons and environmental harm with other fights for social justice in the United States.
• Experience working in a medical or public health field would be helpful but is not required.
• Experience working with legislators and policymakers in Washington, D.C., is desirable but not required.

Core Competencies Sought

Job Details

Residency in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is desirable but not required.

The salary range for this position is $150,000-170,000.

Benefits include : health, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid time off, vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays; support for a healthy work / life balance.

Contact Information

Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact our Interim Executive Director, W. Taylor Carneiro-Johnson, with any questions at :

Those interested in applying should submit their professional resume and a cover letter no longer than one page describing their experiences and capabilities regarding the personal qualities and core competencies sought as listed above. To ensure optimal consideration, please provide these materials by Friday, June 30, 2023. However, applications will still be accepted and considered after that date.

PSR’s Commitment to DEIJ

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.

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Salary : $150,000 - $170,000