Project Director

🔥 13 minutes ago

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $125k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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AAAS

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1848

🤝 Non-profit

🔬 Science

📚 Education

Non-profit • Science • Education

AAAS is the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a nonprofit organization that promotes the development and application of science and engineering worldwide. It operates publications (including the journal Science), convenes meetings and awards, provides science policy analysis and advocacy, supports careers and education in STEM, and runs programs in public engagement, diplomacy, and ethics. AAAS serves researchers, educators, policymakers, and the public to advance scientific communication and evidence-based decision making.

📋 Description

• Lead the development and implementation of tools, references, and resources enabling judges to access independent scientific information • Support project strategies aligned with SRJ’s mission and goals • Lead complex, multi-year projects with national impact • Collaborate with external consultants, contractors, and vendors • Represent the organization at external forums • Draft and oversee proposal development with senior leadership • Support evaluation frameworks measuring project impact • Cultivate relationships with judicial leaders, judges, lawyers, academic institutions, and industry partners • Organize and facilitate stakeholder events and dialogues • Support communication strategy and disseminate project information, resources, and outcomes • Oversee project-related content, including evidence-based resources, event materials, and technical documentation • Respond to stakeholder inquiries • Develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, and forecast budgets • Ensure grant compliance and alignment with project goals • Optimize resource allocation • Contribute to proposal writing and grant reporting preparation, submission, and management

🎯 Requirements

• Graduate degree in science, engineering, education, or law and 10+ years of professional work experience OR comparable work experience • Demonstrated experience communicating complex scientific concepts in legal contexts • Familiarity with legal procedures and ethical standards regarding science in the courts • Experience working alongside technologists to develop new approaches to science communication • Experience in program development and implementation, including budget management, assessment of program impact, and project management • Comfortable assuming risks, exercising discretion, problem-solving, and recommending courses of action • Enthusiasm for stakeholder engagement, virtually and in person • High-level strategic thinking with the ability to shape project direction • Strong relationship-building skills with external funders and partners • Ability to mentor junior staff and develop team capabilities • Flexible, resourceful, and able to manage varied tasks simultaneously while setting priorities to meet deadlines under pressure • Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest • AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of newly hired employees

🏖️ Benefits

• paid vacation leave • paid sick leave • paid holidays • health insurance • flexible spending account • dental insurance • life insurance • vision insurance • retirement benefits • short- and long-term disability • Additional benefits may apply