AM27P4 Program Manager

American Chemical Society; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Work from anywhere (4 weeks)

Job summary

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is hiring a Sustainability Manager in Washington, DC. This role involves coordinating sustainability strategies, overseeing carbon accounting, and leading sustainability reporting efforts. The ideal candidate will have a background in Chemistry or Engineering, along with significant experience in sustainability management.

Key benefits include paid leave, health insurance, and retirement benefits. Join ACS to help drive impactful sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with at least 3 years in sustainability management.
• Experience with carbon accounting software and Scope 1-3 inventories.
• Familiarity with lifecycle analysis (LCA) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of the ACS internal sustainability plan across departments.
• Oversee Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas inventories.
• Lead development of sustainability reports aligned with recognized frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Sustainability reporting

Data analysis tools

Carbon accounting software

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Sustainability or related discipline

Graduate certificate or degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Overview

The Office of Sustainable Development advances sustainability-related initiatives at the American Chemical Society (ACS). The ACS Campaign for a Sustainable Future initiatives include convening the community around sustainability topics, setting up a grant program, creating an online sustainability portal, and educational outreach. Under the Office of Sustainable Development is the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI) whose mission is to catalyze and enable the implementation of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering throughout the global chemistry enterprise and the ACS. The Institute focuses its efforts in four key areas: advancing science and research, integrating green chemistry into higher education, catalyzing industrial implementation of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering, and supporting ACS advocacy efforts. Initiatives include an annual conference, summer school, student awards, educational resource development, industry roundtables and communications. Both the Office of Sustainable Development and the GCI are part of the ACS's Division of Scientific Advancement.

Position Summary

The Sustainability Manager will coordinate and advance the American Chemical Society's internal sustainability strategy and operations. Reporting to the Director of Sustainable Development, this role will lead cross-departmental execution of the ACS sustainability business plan, oversee sustainability reporting and carbon accounting, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and support the development of measurable targets and standards for internal sustainability performance. This position is primarily operational (approximately 80%) with a strategic advisory component (20%).

Key Responsibilities

Internal Sustainability Strategy & Coordination

• Coordinate execution of the ACS internal sustainability plan across departments.
• Facilitate the internal sustainability working group.
• Track implementation progress against sustainability roadmap.

Carbon Accounting & Environmental Performance

• Oversee Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas inventories.
• Manage carbon accounting software and sustainability data systems.
• Apply working knowledge of lifecycle analysis (LCA) assessments.
• Support development of science‑aligned emissions reduction targets.

ESG & Sustainability Reporting

• Lead development of sustainability reports aligned with recognized frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD).
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for performance measurement.
• Support Board and Executive Leadership reporting.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Establish internal sustainability standards and benchmarks.
• Coordinate sustainable procurement and supplier engagement initiatives.
• Support climate and transition risk assessments.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage internal staff to build sustainability literacy.
• Coordinate with external consultants and subject‑matter experts.
• Align internal sustainability with broader Science, Research & Sustainability initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Arts in Chemistry, Engineering, Sustainability or related discipline
• Graduate certificate or degree in Sustainability or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with a minimum 3 years of experience in sustainability management
• Experience with carbon accounting software and Scope 1-3 inventories
• Familiarity with lifecycle analysis (LCA) methodologies
• Experience with ESG reporting frameworks
• Strong project management and cross‑functional coordination skills
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI)
• Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP) preferred

Travel Requirement: 1-2 weeks per year.

Location: Washington, DC office.

Salary: $85,000-$105,000 per year.

Benefits

• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account or healthcare savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• 4‑week work from anywhere

These benefits are subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.