Environmental, Health and Safety Program Manager

IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries www.ipc.org

Location: Arlington, VA (Rosslyn metro) – “Washington, DC office” of Chicago HQ

OVERVIEW

Combine your head for science with your passion for policy in a cutting-edge regulatory program manager role. IPC -- a global trade association dedicated to the success of the electronics manufacturing industry, needs your writing, research and program development skills in this advocacy position. You will focus on a range of issues including federal, state and international EHS regulation, regulatory reform, industry efforts to go lead-free, environmental reporting and regulatory compliance assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with Director of Environmental Policy on program development, policy issues and member representation, and member communications.
• Draft articles on a broad variety of EHS topics for member communications and magazines.
• Coordinate and implement annual EHS benchmarking surveys.
• Maintain and update EHS content on website.
• Write, produce and distribute monthly newsletter, marketing material, and memoranda to members.
• Maintain government relations databases and coordinate grassroots outreach. 
• Develop an understanding of EHS issues of importance to IPC members.
• Participate in EHS committee including monthly conference calls and presentation of policy areas of responsibility including EHS survey.
• Attend stakeholder and agency meetings, member representation, member communication, issue research and analysis, and comment development in specific policy issues selected with the Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in science field preferred – academic or professional experience with chemistry or environmental science highly desired.
• Minimum two (2) years of national-level public affairs or government relations experience required, through work at a trade association, with the EPA, a consulting firm, at a chemical company, on a scientific committee on Capitol Hill, or other related organization.

SALARY: $low -50s + FREE parking or metrocheck

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION:

This is an exclusive search. Email resume, cover letter and writing samples (eg. white paper or position paper) to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com with subject line: “EHS Manager”.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Packaging and Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI)

www.pmmi.org

Capitalize on your experience with course development and Learning Management Systems (LMS) in the launch of new e-Learning and Certificate programs for the member companies of one of DC’s most cutting-edge national trade associations, PMMI. Supporting the Senior Director, Training and Development in her strategic vision, you will help transform existing educational programs into certificate programs and distance learning formats as well as create new certificate programs. In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing these courses through a variety of channels including: researching, selecting and managing a LMS, collaborating with subject matter experts, conducting needs assessments, and liaising with instructional designers, trainers, universities and other service providers.

NOTE: this is a course development role, not a curriculum design nor a training function.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIREMENTS:

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

·        Strong problem solving and project management skills

·        Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

·        Ability to work well with Subject Matter Experts

SALARY:

$60K + outstanding benefits including 100% paid medical benefits for single and family coverage, FREE parking, and generous profit sharing, bonus plan and 401K match.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION:

This is an exclusive search. Email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com with subject line: “Manager, Training and Development”. (Note: official internal title of this position is: “Manager of Professional Development”)

CATAPULT YOUR ASSOCIATION CAREER!

Manager, Chapter Relations

Real Estate Association

Combine your growing knowledge of association management with your natural public speaking abilities into a career advancement opportunity that will develop your skills as a future association executive. In this unique chapter relations role, you will act as a virtual ‘executive director’ for numerous state and local affiliate associations who will rely on you for best practices in membership recruitment and retention.

In addition to traveling nationally twice per month (1-3 days at a time) to present association offerings to affiliates, you will provide them with ongoing leadership training regarding educational seminar planning, board development, strategic planning, marketing of association programs, managing listservs, communicating with members and other membership recruitment and retention activities at the chapter level.

To assist you with your learning curve in this substantive role, you will be mentored by the Director of Membership, a seasoned professional whose exuberant personality and association expertise will inspire you to take on greater challenges. You will also have access to the entire association staff along with real estate and ASAE resources for your self-learning.

Responsibilities:

• Travel approximately twice monthly to state and local affiliates presenting association offerings and best practices to audiences ranging from 20 to several hundred attendees
• Provide ongoing support to affiliates in their membership recruitment and retention efforts. Areas will include membership, education, board relations, strategic planning, marketing and communicating with members
• Distribute national association literature to affiliates in an effort to promote partnership with national headquarters
• Gather association best practices through ASAE research and member task forces and disseminate information through various channels such as live presentations and webinars.
• Serve as liaison to Association Executives Council and as advocate for affiliated associations, bringing needs and concerns of affiliates to national headquarters

·         Provide appropriate orientation for newly formed affiliates

Requirements:

·         Bachelors Degree + minimum of 3 years association experience in a membership department or other area where broad knowledge of association management was acquired.

·         Excellent presentation skills and comfort speaking in front of a large audience

·         Detail oriented, reliable and able to manage projects with competing deadlines

·         Excellent oral and written skills and outstanding customer service

·         Able to travel at least twice per month for at least one to three days

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience working with Committees, Chapters and Boards
• ASAE coursework in association management
• Experience with iMIS and research skills.

Wired for Wall Street Rather than K Street?

Vice President, Human Resources

Professional Service Firm

Overview

You plunged into HR during the extravagant era of dot-coms and high growth start-ups where money was no object to keep star talent. You quickly learned that rewards and recognition programs meant to give away luxury car leases, exorbitant bonuses and culinary feasts. You now own the belief that companies who create the “wow-factor” for their clients should do it for every employee, every day. Join a company that gets it.

This rapidly growing, cutting-edge professional services firm, is confidentially seeking its next Vice President of Human Resources to recruit and retain world class talent for its dynamic, expanding staff of almost 100 employees representing the best and brightest in their field. This entrepreneurial company needs a robust human resources infrastructure that matches its external success, having quickly gained a national presence.

Summary of Position

The new VP of HR will be charged with strategizing and implementing the building blocks of human resources to transform this extraordinarily successful company into an employer of choice in the Washington, DC region. The ideal candidate will be a visionary and a practitioner, bringing demonstrated accomplishments in past entrepreneurial settings to this mission critical position.

Responsibilities:

• Design a flexible organizational chart to allow for rapid staff growth

• Develop a generous employee recognition program

• Implement professional development tracks alongside career-pathing opportunities for top talent

• Partner with already successful recruiting division to assess talent acquisition strategies

• Develop effective risk management program

• Centralize employee communications through human resources department

•  Improve upon benefits program to enhance employee retention

• Employ solid organizational development techniques

Characteristics:

• Strategic (not textbook) thinker, able to partner with CEO to create long-term initiatives which are flexible for ambitious staff and business development growth
• Proven HR practitioner, comfortable with implementing strategy at a tactical level
• Change agent and willing to ‘question everything’
• Outstanding customer service skills, able to connect on a personal level with staff
• Comfortable with dynamic, fluid environment

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in human resources or equivalent; Masters degree preferred
• 15+ years experience in senior level human resources role
• Demonstrated success creating an HR infrastructure in a start-up human resources department is required, preferably within an entrepreneurial setting
• Majority of experience should come from a small, for-profit company such as a dot-com or high-growth start-up.

Compensation:

Generous base and variable compensation package negotiable

For immediate consideration

Email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com with subject line:  “VP of HR”

Membership Director-FILLED POSITION
AcademyHealth, Washington, DC

Be a change agent! Capitalize on your strategic recruitment and retention talents to grow a health care association with a potential universe of members almost four (4) times its current size. As the true “association professional” on staff (compared with your co-workers from health backgrounds) you will be given wide autonomy to drive membership growth and be seen as the go-to person for best practices in association management.

About the Organization:

Salary:
$90K + bonus potential

For Immediate Consideration:
This is an exclusive, retained search. Send cover letter, salary requirements and resume (detailing quantifiable membership recruitment and retention achievements) to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com  with subject line: “Membership Director”.

 

Tired of the consulting rat race? Ready to recapture your work-life balance AND work for a cause you can believe in? Make an impact on business ethics at the Ethics Resource Center which helps organizations create cultures that act with integrity.

As their next Sr. Project Manager, you will be engaged heavily in client relations, managing survey projects for Fortune 500 companies. These data-rich surveys assess the ethical conduct and compliance of a company, along with the organizational culture. The results of these cost-effective assessments help organizations to benchmark the effectiveness of their ethics program and measure its effectiveness over time.

Responsibilities:

·        Manage life-cycle of approximately 4-6 ethics survey engagements per year for client companies

·        Determine appropriate timeline for execution of survey

·        Collaborate with Survey Manager on development of survey questions along with technological needs for distribution to employee population

·        Partner with outside vendors for survey distribution and post-analysis of data

·        Write report summarizing findings and present recommendations to client after collaborating with internal staff

·        Use public speaking skills to present data to client in a relevant way that promotes client satisfaction and repeat business

·        Represent ERC through conference presentations, training sessions and other public forums that promote the organization and their benchmarking surveys

·         Strong public speaking skills a must

·         Strong moral character and commitment to conducting business based on principles of honesty, trust, respect and excellence

Salary: $65K+ depending on experience --  for candidates with more experience in a higher salary bracket, you may be considered for a managing director of benchmarking services role.

For Immediate Consideration:This is an exclusive search. Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com with subject line: “Sr. Project Manager”.

Senior Writer-FILLED POSITION
Nuclear Energy Institute

Overview:

With fuel prices dramatically on the rise, the need for alternative energy sources has never been more critical. The Nuclear Energy Institute (www.nei.org) is at the forefront of communicating the benefits of building clean-air nuclear power plants and promoting the safety of existing plants to Capitol Hill staff, policymakers, media outlets and NEI members.

In this senior writing role, you will produce a periodical to include writing articles, editing, overseeing the creative services department and managing a budget. In addition, you will create legislative policy pieces including policy briefs, fact sheets, testimony and brochures.


Responsibilities:

• Serve as editor of a periodical by reviewing and shaping editorial direction of each issue with key issue managers and directors.
• Develop production schedule and news budget.
• Provide strategic communications advice to advance NEI’s messages.
• Serve as project manager for each issue from initial drafting to final printing.
• Collaborate with creative services department to ensure high-quality design.
• Develop expertise in assigned issue areas within NEI (e.g, security, used nuclear fuel, transportation, congressional appropriations, emergency preparedness or nuclear research and development).
• Research and write two to three articles for NEI’s weekly and monthly publications, including Nuclear Energy Overview and Nuclear Energy Insight, and a full policy essay for Nuclear Policy Outlook as assigned.
• Produce copy for newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, promotional materials, content for Web sites, member reports and strategic documents.
• Review final draft copy of each publication as assigned, providing counsel to NEI management, staff and other writers.
• Prepare editorial guidance in preparing both written and oral testimony to Capitol Hill, legislative briefings, policy briefs and fact sheets

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related field
• Minimum eight (8) years experience in policy writing, magazine production or publication editing
• Familiarity with science, energy, electrical or nuclear issues is a plus.
• General background in corporate communications and in shaping strategic messages for membership, the media or policymakers.

Skills:

• Ability to write compelling copy on complex, often technical, subjects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to express ideas effectively through a wide variety of communications materials.
• Understanding of issues important to organization and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders through various media and formats.
• Knowledge of current publishing standards, publication production and electronic publishing.
• Proven team player with ability to provide writing support both within the Editorial Department and throughout NEI.
• Ability to produce high quality copy quickly on deadline.
• Strong understanding of newsletter production, distribution and marketing, as well as editorial principles and writing styles, including thorough knowledge of AP style.

Salary: upper $70s +

For Immediate Consideration:

This is an exclusive search. E-mail resume, cover letter and at least two writing samples to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com with subject line: “Sr. Staff Writer.” Candidates must apply through Shira Harrington.
 

Have A Head for Science? -FILLED POSITION

Manager, Government Relations

Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufactures Association (SOCMA)
www.socma.com

Make an impact on the chemical issues which affect our health, our safety and the environment. Combine your experience in regulatory compliance with your passion for science into a leading-edge advocacy role within one of DC’s leading chemical trade associations. Join SOCMA in this career growth opportunity which oversees advocacy and outreach programs on chemical risk policy issues. 

Your primary role will be to liaise between member companies and the EPA as they relate to the “Toxic Substances Control Act” (TSCA), with particular emphasis on the EPA’s Pre-Manufacture Notification rules. Other initiatives include the “Registration, Evaluation and Assessment of Chemicals” (REACH) and the volunteer initiative, “The Security and Prosperity Partnership” (SPP). Additionally, you will facilitate speaker selection for GlobalChem, an annual industry conference that SOCMA co-sponsors. As you delve into these important issues, you will develop into a niche expertise that will position you as an invaluable technical resource for internal staff and members.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Chemical Risk Management Committee, soliciting and reporting feedback on technical issues to and from the EPA.
• Track legislative and regulatory proposals in the areas of chemical management policy, and general chemical risk.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies, primarily with the EPA and to a much lesser extent, Congress. Draft testimony and regulatory comments.
• Assist in the development of programs, products and services that help firms comply with chemical control laws, including requirements specific to EPA’s Pre-Manufacture Notification rules, and related voluntary programs, including GlobalChem.
• Work closely with SOCMA’s Assistant Manager of Government Relations in support of the Chemical Risk Management Committee priorities and with SOCMA’s VISIONS department with its PMN Pro® consulting program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science field preferred; Political Science degree with strong concentration or experience in scientific regulatory policies accepted.

• Minimum five (5) years of national-level public affairs or government relations experience required, through work at a trade association, with the EPA, a consulting firm, at a chemical company, on a scientific committee on Capitol Hill, or other related organization.

• Working knowledge of “Toxic Substances Control Act” (TSCA) is required.

Salary: low-$60s

For Immediate Consideration:

Email resume, cover letter and writing samples (eg. white paper or position paper) to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com with subject line: “Manager, GR”. NOTE: this is an exclusive search. All candidates must apply through Shira Harrington.

Make a Difference in Securing Our Country-FILLED POSITION

Manager of Education and Training

Security Industry Association, Alexandria, VA

www.siaonline.org

Overview

Enhance your strategic thinking and project management skills while meeting the educational needs of security industry professionals whose technology protects the U.S. and countries around the world. The Security Industry Association has a unique opportunity for a Manager of Education and Training to be a valuable partner in growing SIA’s recently launched Educational Training Initiative, which will deliver  training to advance our members’ objectives and provide the industry with the tools to train as many of its worldwide professionals as possible. Your goal will be to manage, assess and continuously develop educational programming as delivered by SIA and its approved partners. NOTE: this is a facilitative role, not a curriculum design nor a training function.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a nonprofit international trade association representing electronic and physical security product manufacturers, specifiers, and service providers. Its members include professionals from every phase of the business from manufacture to installation, and their clients run the gamut of the economic sector: commercial, institutional, residential and government.

Responsibilities:

·        Contribute new ideas in educational programming through member and industry needs assessment

·        Develop and deliver educational programming through several delivery options including instructor-led, e-learning, blended learning, web casts, conferences and expositions. 

·        Provide leadership to member and other volunteer committees

·        Contribute to new educational business and proposal development work 

·        Develop and monitor educational program budgets to ensure adherence to budget guidelines and objectives

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree preferred + 5-7 years experience in education program development

·        Association experience preferred

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·        High level of diplomacy and tact to manage diverse member needs and strategic partnerships

·        Financial tracking and budget development experience

·        Strong proficiency in time and project management (multiple concurrent tasks)

·        High level of detail orientation

·        Solid computer and technical experience and knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite, database management (NetFORUM a plus), and e-learning tools, such as learning management systems and web seminar delivery tools)

Salary:

·        Mid-$60's

Outstanding Benefits:

·        100% paid single and family medical coverage, includes vision and dental coverage

·        30 days of vacation

·        13 paid holidays

·        401(K) plan

·        Educational assistance plan

·        Free parking                                                                                     

For Immediate Consideration:

This is an exclusive, retained search. Email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com with subject line: “Manager of Education”.

Implement A Re-Branding Campaign! -FILLED POSITION

Senior Manager, Marketing

National Association of Corporate Directors

Washington, DC

Overview:

Advance your marketing career in a newly created, strategic project management role where you will implement a newly launched re-branding campaign for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the nation’s leading association dedicated to improving best practices for corporate executive boards. Partnering with the head of marketing, take ownership of communication initiatives that will promote NACD’s value-added products and services in the areas of membership, education, publications, and professional services.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage promotions that sell/retain membership, generate registrations for education events, sell publications and research products, sell professional services, and build awareness of benefits and services that drive member retention
• Collaborate with all departments to produce brand consistency in print and online marketing communications material.
• Develop messages, collateral, web presence, and target lists for campaigns and promotions.
• Manage and bid outside designers, writers, and production vendors in support of marketing collateral.
• Manage market research projects such as needs analysis and market awareness.
• Supervise Coordinator who will provide direct mail, graphic design and administrative support.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years in a marketing-related position for a professional services organization, association, or corporation.
• Bachelors degree in a Social Science or related field
• Demonstrated experience with direct marketing required – please provide samples
• Experience in soliciting competitive bids from vendors, print-buying experience
• Strong project management skills – includes creating project timelines, coordinating team efforts, and delivering results.
• Experience in developing marketing campaigns for business leaders (C-suite). Familiarity with issues facing business leaders.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including both correspondence and marketing copy. 
• Experience in e-marketing and the use of the web as a marketing channel
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, team environment with integrated goals. 
• Demonstrated acceptance of ultimate accountability for results.
• Familiarity with design and layout software. In-Design is a plus.
• Membership/contact database experience required.  (iMIS experience is a plus). 

Salary: $70K + annual bonus

For Immediate Consideration:

This is an exclusive, retained search. Email cover letter, resume and samples of marketing projects to Shira Harrington, Sr. Recruiting Consultant, Positions Inc. at sharrington@positionsincwdc.com with subject line: “Sr. Manager, Marketing”.