North America Director, Process Safety & Membership Growth

American Institute of Chemical Engineers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Professional development

Job summary

American Institute of Chemical Engineers—Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) seeks a senior leader to drive North American growth and engagement. The role provides strategic and technical leadership to expand membership, coordinate programs, and ensure high‑quality process safety services across regions.

The incumbent will manage relationships with 150+ member organizations, lead business development, and oversee budgets and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of industry experience, including process safety leadership.
• Proven track record in program management and execution.
• Recognized expert in process safety, loss prevention, or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead membership growth, retention, and engagement strategy across North America
• Manage relationships with 150+ member organizations, aligning with process safety needs
• Develop and execute targeted engagement plans for key members and stakeholders
• Drive recruitment of new member companies, focusing on large, strategic organizations
• Lead regional business development and revenue generation initiatives
• Oversee the full membership lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention
• Partner with internal teams on dues, receivables, and member communications
• Deliver CCPS programs, including workshops, conferences, regional meetings, and assessments
• Engage members through technical discussions to identify needs and expand opportunities
• Provide global technical leadership and subject matter expertise
• Coordinate process safety and engagement support across regions and AIChE divisions
• Partner with CCPS leadership to ensure alignment and consistent service delivery
• Support regional leaders in business development and member engagement efforts
• Manage regional budget, resources, staff, and consultants
• Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team
• Represent CCPS and AIChE with industry, government, and partners
• Support Responsible Collaboration and external outreach initiatives

Skills

Process safety leadership

Business development

Relationship management

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Tools

CCPSC

PE license

CSP

Job description

American Institute of Chemical Engineers—Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) seeks a senior leader to drive North American growth and engagement. The role provides strategic and technical leadership to expand membership, coordinate programs, and ensure high‑quality process safety services across regions.

The incumbent will manage relationships with 150+ member organizations, lead business development, and oversee budgets and staff.