NOTE: Only applicants in the United States and Canada are eligible for this position.
Beyond Benign is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster a green chemistry education community that empowers educators to transform chemistry education for a sustainable future. Beyond Benign is seeking a professional individual for a new position as Technical Program Manager/Developer. Reporting to the both the Director of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) and the Director of Operations, the Technical Program Manager/Developer will be responsible for supporting the development and management of Beyond Benign’s cyberinfrastructure and online platforms as well as data management and reporting across the organization’s various programs.
Specifically, the Technical Program Manager/Developer will liaise with developers and technical vendors to manage upgrades and improvements to online platforms, undertake small coding and development work, develop dashboards and views for reporting and improving the user friendliness of various sites, and troubleshoot/problem-solve technical issues that arise. The Technical Program Manager/Developer will also manage Beyond Benign’s large data sets (including data health, integrity and clean-up) and support analysis and reporting of data to Beyond Benign’s funders.
The Technical Program Manager/Developer will therefore require a mixed but complementary skillset with a strong background in project management, web development, coding, data management, and reporting and analysis. A background in chemistry or STEM is preferred.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will work closely with the Director of the GCTLC and the Director of Operations to:
- Manage the day-to-day operations and ongoing maintenance of the GCTLC platform (Drupal and CiviCRM).
- Undertake small coding and development projects for the GCTLC and potentially other sites as needed.
- Liaise with technical vendors and manage cyberinfrastructure improvement projects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage and oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) for Beyond Benign’s online platforms and web development projects
- Develop dashboards, views and pages to improve reporting and user experience
- Build and configure online courses in LearnDash (WordPress) based on finalized course designs and content outlines
- Manage large datasets and databases, including data health and integrity
- Analyze data and communicate insights to team members and stakeholders
- Support reporting, performance measurement and evaluation
We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject (including computer science, data management, STEM degree, etc.).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Program/Project Management, or equivalent experience, is desirable, including leading the delivery of project milestones within project timelines.
- Background in web development, data management, data analysis and reporting is essential.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis and visualization.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Must have demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and track metrics for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be a strong team player, collaborative, and able to understand and respond to the needs of the education community.
- Must be eager to learn, connect with others, ask questions, and align with Beyond Benign’s values and mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A background in chemistry or the physical sciences is desirable.
- A passion for sustainability and education.
- Experience using Excel, WordPress, Drupal, and/or CRMs.
- Competence in coding languages (CSS, HTML, Javascript, etc.).
- Familiarity with data management, reporting and/or visualization tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau.
- Experience managing vendor relationships.
- Leadership, communication, and administrative experience is beneficial, specifically within the academic or not-for-profit sectors.
- Knowledge of digital privacy laws, online security and data protection regulations.
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 jointly by the Director of the GCTLC and the Director of Operations.
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary is negotiable and will be based on experience and qualifications. Benefits package/PTO available.
Start Date: Preferred start date is August 1, 2025 or before. Review of applications will begin July 2nd and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Contact: E-mail cover letter, resume and inquires 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.
