CAREERS AT PHA

Founded in 1991 by patients, for patients, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is the oldest and largest nonprofit patient association in the world dedicated to the pulmonary hypertension community. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare, chronic and life-threatening disease of the lungs for which no cure currently exists. Our mission is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH. To achieve our mission, PHA engages people with PH and their families, caregivers, healthcare providers and researchers worldwide who work together to advocate for the PH community, provide support to patients, caregivers and families, offer up-to-date education and information on PH, improve quality patient care and fund and promote research.

PHA seeks mission-driven, talented professionals to join our team of dedicated employees working to advance our mission and improve the quality of life of those who live with this deadly lung disease.

Development Coordinator

The Development Associate provides administrative and operational support to PHA’s Development department. The incumbent supports all aspects of the department’s strategy, providing assistance and support for individual and corporate giving, grants, fundraising events and other projects. Learn more.

Employment at PHA

Highlights of Benefits & Perks

  • Minimum 3 weeks paid annual leave (15 days); all federal holidays (11 days); and 4 personal days plus office closure for Holiday break (5 days at end of year).
  • Two weeks paid sick leave.
  • Choice of free or subsidized medical, dental and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
  • Employer 403b retirement plan contribution at 4% after first year of employment with immediate vesting.
  • Annual stipend for professional development.
  • Flex working hours and fully remote work environment (depending on position).

Our Core Values

All PHA staff members are expected to embrace and demonstrate excellence in the following:

  • Commitment to mission-driven work centered on those affected by pulmonary hypertension: We foster cooperation, coordination, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve accurate, timely, and successful work putting the patients’ interests first. 
  • Respect for one another and members of the community: We embrace and celebrate differences and individuality. 
  • Effective and open communications about needs and goals: We set expectations for clear, respectful, and timely communications with colleagues, members of the community, partners, and other stakeholders. 
  • Compassion and empathy towards others: We seek to understand and relate to one another, engage in active listening, respond with kindness, offer assistance and positive feedback. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion and is free from discrimination and harassment. Each applicant will be considered for employment, regardless of his/her/their age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.