Program Specialist

Description:
Hybrid 2 days onsite / 3 days remote in Washington, DC

Our client seeks a Program Specialist to support the Office of Scientific Content Management. The role will implement initiatives for meeting programming, evaluate content delivery, foster innovative formats, enhance audience engagement, and promote global collaboration. The Program Specialist will leverage data analytics to support meetings and events through solution-oriented engagement with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating across the Office of Scientific Content Management and the Science, Research & Sustainability Division, and interfacing with external societies, industry, and governmental groups.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $30.00 to $40.00/hr. w2

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Responsibilities:

• Support development and execution of initiatives shaping the future of ACS digital and global meetings.
• Organize and coordinate meetings that foster collaboration and engagement among ACS units.
• Provide data-driven insights and scientific input into technical session programming for ACS meetings and events.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, track progress, and manage programming projects to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain up-to-date contact lists and facilitate communication with ACS Division leadership and program chairs.

Experience Requirements:

• Two or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills with flexibility to handle changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven environment to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technological aptitude with willingness to learn and adapt to new software platforms used by internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management and data analysis experience preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in science or engineering required.
• PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering preferred.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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