Sustainability Program Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

ACS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation leave

Flexible spending account

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is seeking a Sustainability Manager in Washington, DC, to coordinate internal sustainability initiatives and reporting. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, significant experience in sustainability management, and project management skills.

Responsibilities include overseeing greenhouse gas inventories, developing sustainability reports, and engaging stakeholders. The compensation range is $85,000-$105,000 annually, with a hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility to work remotely within company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in sustainability management.
• Familiarity with lifecycle analysis (LCA) methodologies.
• Experience with ESG reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of the ACS internal sustainability plan across departments.
• Lead development of sustainability reports aligned with recognized frameworks.
• Engage internal staff to build sustainability literacy.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Sustainability management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Chemistry, Engineering, Sustainability or related discipline

Graduate certificate or degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Carbon accounting software

Enterprise systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is seeking a Sustainability Manager in Washington, DC, to coordinate internal sustainability initiatives and reporting. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, significant experience in sustainability management, and project management skills.

Responsibilities include overseeing greenhouse gas inventories, developing sustainability reports, and engaging stakeholders. The compensation range is $85,000-$105,000 annually, with a hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility to work remotely within company guidelines.