Senior Manager of Science Initiatives & Outreach
Research!America, a nonprofit membership alliance that advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all, is seeking a key staff member to lead science outreach initiatives. The Senior Manager of Science Initiatives and Outreach drives Research!America’s Civic Engagement Microgrant Program, an initiative aimed at graduate-level and early career STEMM professionals. In addition, the position provides expert support and coordination of the Science CEO group, comprised of chief executives and senior policy staff of more than 80 scientific societies and associations. The Senior Manager of Science Initiatives and Outreach may also assist with Research!America’s advocacy and programmatic priorities including representing the organization at key meetings.
The Senior Manager of Science Initiatives and Outreach will manage Research!America’s Microgrant program which provides funding to early career scientist groups to engage with public officials and other policy leaders. The responsibilities include:
- Leading efforts to market the program and recruit high-quality applicants from diverse communities in conjunction with the Research!America Communications team
- Overseeing the grantee selection and distribution of awards.
- Providing regular support and supplemental programming to grantees to enable their success
- Fulfilling reporting responsibilities to foundation partners
- Working with the SVP for Strategy and Public Engagement, as well as colleagues in the development department towards new funding models.
The Senior Manager of Science Initiatives and Outreach provides organizational, administrative and logistical support for the Science CEO group, which includes:
- Organizing weekly meetings; preparing and disseminating materials
- Facilitating communication and coordination among the co-chairs
- Developing meeting agendas, inviting guest speakers, and assisting with longer-term priority planning
- Following through on joint activities of interest to members
- Managing the fulfillment of reporting requirements to funder
- Maintaining the Science CEO group database and ensuring proper grant reporting
The Senior Manager of Science Initiatives and Outreach will also engage in Research!America’s advocacy and programmatic priorities including representing the organization at key meetings, and identifying and proposing initiatives of interest to Research!America alliance members, particularly the academic segment of Research!America’s membership.
To qualify, a PhD in a scientific field with a demonstrated interest in the public engagement of scientists is required. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a project management, external relations and/or communication role; experience with grant management; outstanding written and verbal communication skills; and an ability to interface with scientific society leaders, early career scientists and other Research!America partners.
Research!America offers a competitive salary (salary range: $79K-85K); medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; and parking or Metro benefits. Research!America is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
To apply, e-mail résumé and cover letter with contact information to hr@researchamerica.org.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.