Our clients Office of Scientific Content Management is dedicated to supporting their committees, divisions, and regional and international scientific communities in the organization and execution of scientific meetings and events at local, national, and global levels. By leveraging data analytics, scientific insights from academia, industry, and governmental agencies, and a commitment to continuous process improvement, the team excels in evaluating meeting programming, implementing initiatives, and redefining scientific discourse. This is achieved through innovative formats, dynamic content delivery, enhanced audience engagement, and global collaboration with educational institutions, research institutes, scientific societies, industry, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

– This position has a hybrid requirement. Must be onsite 2 days/week in their Washington D.C. office. The other 3 days can be remote.

– This is a W2 Contract role with long term opportunity.

– Candidates are required to be legally authorized to work in the US without a sponsoring employee indefinitely. At this time, we can only accept US Citizens, GC Holders, GC EADs, TN Visas.

Position Summary: The Program Specialist role focuses on implementing our clients initiatives in meeting programming, evaluating dynamic content delivery, fostering innovative meeting formats, enhancing audience engagement and promoting global collaboration. The Program Specialist will leverage data analytics to support meetings and events through

solution-oriented interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities also include collaborating with other team members within the division and unit, as well as interfacing with external

societies, industry, and governmental groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Meetings: Support the development and execution of initiatives designed to shape the future of our clients meetings.
• Meeting Coordination: Organize and coordinate meetings that foster collaboration and engagement among our clients divisions and committees.
• Programming Support: Provide data-driven insights and scientific input into technical session programming for our clients meetings and events.
• Project Management: Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, track progress, and manage programming projects to ensure timely completion.
• Communication Management: Maintain up-to-date contact lists and facilitate constant communication with leadership and program chairs.
• Liaison Duties: Serve as the staff liaison to committees, managing internal and external communications related to assigned divisions, including handling requests, inquiries, and company initiatives.
• Session Coordination: Oversee session programming at annual corporate meeting and other relevant events.
• Grants and Awards Administration: Assist in the administration of grants and awards programs.
• Scientific Publications: Contribute to the writing and revision of scientific publications and manuscripts.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in science or engineering required; PhD degree and specialized training in chemistry or chemical engineering preferred.
  
  

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills with the flexibility to handle rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven environment to achieve both shortand long-term goals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technologically savvy, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software platforms used by internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management and data analysis experience is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Work Environment: The successful candidate will join a small, mission-driven team within a large organization. A self-starter mentality is crucial, with the ability to quickly absorb information and drive projects forward in a collaborative setting. The role requires adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.