Job Title: Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Program Manager
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Program Officer (CPO)
NOTE: Only applicants in the United States and Canada are eligible for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Engagement & Communication
- Develop and implement an engagement strategy to connect and support GCC signers in alignment with Beyond Benign’s strategic goals.
- Produce and maintain regular communications (e.g., newsletters, announcements, spotlights) in collaboration with the marketing team.
- Provide ongoing guidance to institutions seeking to advance green chemistry initiatives and sustainability goals in their curricula and programs.
- Facilitate regular meetings and initiatives of the GCC Advisory Board in partnership with the CPO and program team.
GCC Grants Program
- Lead the execution and oversight of the Green Chemistry Commitment Grants Program, which funds innovative green chemistry initiatives in higher education.
- Manage all aspects of the grant cycle, including proposal solicitation, application review (in partnership with community reviewers), award distribution, and impact reporting.
- Track funded project outcomes and collaborate with the marketing team to share success stories and outcomes.
Annual GCC Survey and Audit
- Plan and manage the annual GCC survey and audit to assess institutional progress in integrating green chemistry student learning objectives.
- Analyze data to identify trends, needs, and opportunities for community-wide support.
- Prepare and present reports to stakeholders and publish annual insights in collaboration with the marketing team.
Green Chemistry Commitment Annual Summit:
- Design goals and outcomes for the Annual Summit in collaboration with the CPO, program teams, and Advisory Board.
- Lead all aspects of event planning, including speaker recruitment, session coordination, marketing, and logistics.
- Lead other events (virtual and/or in-person) related to the GGC program throughout the year
- Develop a program that fosters cross-sector collaboration, peer learning, and inspiration for future green chemistry education efforts.
Additional Responsibilities
- Represent Beyond Benign and the GCC at conferences, webinars, and partner events.
- Contribute to broader Beyond Benign initiatives and cross-program collaboration.
- Travel for conferences and events (domestic and occasional international travel may be required; all expenses covered by Beyond Benign).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Education, Sustainability, or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in program or project management, preferably in an educational or nonprofit context.
- Proven experience with grant management, event planning, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong communication skills, including writing, editing, and storytelling.
- Familiarity with green chemistry, sustainability, or science education is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Experience promoting and organizing events, including webinars and conferences.
Personal Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Passionate about sustainability and education reform.
- Proactive and adaptable with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable with remote work environments and digital communication tools.
We welcome candidates seeking a variety of work arrangements. Our goal is to find the right person for the position, and we’re open to discussing a structure that works best for both you and our team. We also welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with diverse identities to this position; including but not limited to: sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, Indigenous identity, invisible and/or visible disabilities, cultural and/or religious upbringing, nationality, socio-economic status, body size and appearance, and/or intersections of these identities.
Terms: This is a full-time, 2-year contract position with the possibility of extension depending on funding and performance. The incumbent will be supervised by the Chief Program Officer (CPO).
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary is negotiable and will be based on experience and qualifications. Benefits package, PTO, and professional development opportunities are available.
Start Date: Preferred start date is September 1, 2025 or before. Review of applications will begin August 1st and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Contact: E-mail cover letter, resume and inquiries to hr@beyondbenign.org.
About Beyond Benign:
Beyond Benign a 501(c)3 nonprofit, envisions a world where the chemical building blocks of products used every day are healthy and safe for humans and the environment. Beyond Benign’s mission is to foster a green chemistry community that empowers educators to transform chemistry education for a sustainable future. Beyond Benign is working to equip educators from K-20 with the ability to teach chemistry and STEM through a lens of sustainability grounded in the 12 principles of green chemistry. By providing educators with tools, training and a peer support networks, educators are equipped to train the next generation of scientists and citizens with the skills and knowledge to create and choose products that are safe for human health and the environment.
While our organization advocates for green chemistry education, we recognize that advocating for everyone to practice green chemistry, is not possible without consideration of the current discrimination and systemic barriers that affect members of the global chemistry community. Beyond Benign is fully committed to continuing and expanding our actions to support diversity, equity, belonging and respect in all that we do. We believe that making green chemistry accessible to all means practicing our work through a lens of diversity, equity, belonging, and respect. This means respect and engagement for everyone in our organization, along with ensuring equity in areas such as compensation, benefits and career growth and opportunities. Diversity, equity and belonging together result in a better and stronger organization.
Co-founded in 2007 by Dr. John Warner, the co-founder of the field of green chemistry, and Dr. Amy Cannon, who holds the world’s first Ph.D. in Green Chemistry, Beyond Benign has an extensive history of service. Over the past 15 years, Beyond Benign has trained over 6,500 K-12 teachers in sustainable science and green chemistry, designed over 200 open-access lessons, reached over 35,000 youth and community members through outreach, & partnered with over 100 universities to transform chemistry education. Together we can catalyze the development of green technological innovations that result in safer products and processes in support of a sustainable, healthy society.
