American Chemical Society - ACS

Title: Editor for Celebrating Chemistry Location: Washington United States Full-Time Hybrid Job Description: The Education & Career Development Division of the American Chemical Society builds programs and provides resources and professional development for all education settings. The Office of Science Outreach supports ACS members and volunteers who share chemistry with their communities. The types of programs offered include interactive activity resources, the Celebrating Chemistry magazine, science outreach training, outreach campaigns, grants, volunteer recognition, and a high school chemistry competition. The office works both domestically and internationally. The Office of Science Outreach is seeking a Program Specialist to serve as Editor for Celebrating Chemistry, a children's magazine designed to engage youth ages 9-12. The Editor is responsible for overseeing the development, editing, and publication of magazine content. The position will liaise with ACS members to determine the theme for each magazine edition and collect theme-related articles and interactive activities. The Program Specialist advises contractors (e.g., illustrator, designer) to develop and review the magazine creative. Minimal travel will be expected for this position (less than 10%). Position Accountabilities - Serve as Editor of Celebrating Chemistry. - Work with ACS Governance to produce two Celebrating Chemistry editions annually. - Maintain and manage Celebrating Chemistry resources, including online inventory and the Celebrating Chemistry website. - Serve as Staff Liaison to the Program Development and Promotion Subcommittee of the ACS Committee on Community Activities. - Collaborate with internal ACS partners (e.g., marketing, purchasing, contracts). - Contribute to other Education & Career Development initiatives as needed. Education/Experience/Technological Knowledge Bachelor's degree in science communication or related field with experience in formal or informal science communication. Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with volunteers and the general public. Outstanding interpersonal skills with superior customer service. This role is based in our Washington, DC office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is $65,000-$75,000 per year. ACS employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

Title: Publishing Integrity Manager Location: Washington, DC United States Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job ID: SC20P001976 Job Description: The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world's largest scientific membership association and one of the top five scholarly publishers in the world. The Publications Division of the ACS provides to its members and the worldwide scientific community a comprehensive collection of high-quality information products and services for the practice and advancement of the chemical sciences. The Division publishes 90+ high-quality peer-reviewed journals that cover the breadth of chemistry and allied fields, as well as a weekly magazine, peer reviewed digital books and reference works (ACS Reagents, ACS Guide to Scholarly Communications). Within the ACS Publications Division, the Publishing Intelligence and Analytics team performs two main functions: - Publishing Analytics team, charged with sourcing and utilizing data, metrics, and quantitative analysis to provide insights into the performance of, resource needed for, and opportunities to grow ACS Publications portfolio - Publishing Integrity Office, charged with overseeing publications ethics within the ACS portfolio, the development and management of data standards, and advancing Inclusion and Belonging best practices. Core job responsibilities include: - Provide ethics case management, which involves delivering clear, neutral guidance and best‑practice support to internal stakeholders, including journal editors and ACS staff. - Assist with vendor support for ethics case management. - Learn metadata‑driven screening of manuscript submissions and peer‑review activity and provide coverage on an as needed basis - Develop and provide documentation and resources to support editorial teams' handling of ethics cases. - Help to monitor and develop tools to better identify and address unethical behavior within the publishing process. Skills: - Understanding of scientific peer‑review workflows and authorship ethics; prior experience in research or publication ethics is preferred. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and neutrally. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and efficiently with a global community of authors, reviewers, and editors. - Demonstrated project‑management skills and strategic thinking ability. - Exceptional attention to detail, documentation discipline, and analytical judgment. - Broad scientific literacy and the ability to evaluate technical information across disciplines. This position will be based in the Washington D.C. office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. ACS employees are in the office on Wednesday and Thursday. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. New employees are immediately eligible for this hybrid work arrangement. ACS offers relocation assistance, if applicable. Ability to travel for planned meetings and events up to 5-10% of the time, including both domestic and international travel. This role is based in our Washington, DC office. A reasonable rate of base compensation for this position is $85,000- $95,000 per year. ACS employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

Title: Program Specialist, Industry Partnerships Location: Washington, DC 20036, USA Job Description: Job category: Association Management Requisition number: PROGR001953 Full-time Hybrid Description This position contributes to the goals of the Office of Industrial Engagement by developing and executing events, content, and messaging that engages key industry partners. The Program Specialist position directly supports the operations of the Office and facilitates communication and information sharing with (and among) various internal and external partners, including numerous industry partners, ACS governance, and ACS staff groups. This position will serve as a dedicated resource for ACS engagement with industry partners, with the aim of unifying key functions, programs and priority setting, in support of ACS’s overall industry engagement strategy. Works both independently and collaboratively under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Director of Industrial Engagement. Position Accountabilities - Engage with leaders of large multinational organizations and display necessary tact, diplomacy, and timeliness in these interactions. - Identify new revenue opportunities through industry partnerships and collaborations. - Assist in the design and creation of tiered membership and partnership models to enhance corporate engagement. - Work with external partner organizations to produce ACS and joint organization events, content, and/or trainings. - Contribute to the execution of programs and services that provide value to industry partners. - Partner with marketing and communications colleagues to highlight events, programming and receptions, recognize award winners, participants, and the positive global contributions of industrial chemistry. - Work with colleagues across ACS serving as an industrial subject matter expert to represent the office’s viewpoint and provide guidance, proactively seeking out collaborations across the Society. - Support ACS governance by partnering with volunteer leaders and various governance entities as requested. - Some travel may be required (5-10% time). - Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience/Technological Knowledge Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of account management or business development experience. Strong project management, interpersonal skills, organizational, and analytical skills with attention to detail are highly desirable. Candidate must have the ability to work under general instructions on routine work and identify process improvements. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders. STEM or business background is desirable. Previous experience working in industry is preferable. Success Metrics - Revenue growth from industrial partnerships and engagement programs - Number and quality of strategic partnerships established and maintained - Member satisfaction scores from corporate members and partners What We Offer This role is based in our Washington, DC office and a reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $85,000-$100,000 per year. ACS employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. Qualifications Behaviours Preferred Team player : Works well as a member of a group Detail-oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all the details needed to get the task done well Motivation Preferred Ability to make an impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organisation Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Title: Senior Technology Lead - AWS, Editorial Platforms Location: Washington United States - Full-Time - Hybrid - Locations Showing 1 location ACS Washington, DC 20036, USA Job Description: Role Summary The Senior Technology Lead is a hands‑on engineering lead responsible for designing, building, and guiding the implementation of cloud‑native, AI‑first solutions for editorial and digital publishing platforms. This is an hands-on role that leads by example-actively contributing to architecture, code, Quality testing and technical decision‑making-while mentoring engineers and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and production‑ready on AWS and other platforms. Key Responsibilities - Leads hands‑on design and implementation of AWS‑based solutions for editorial and AI‑enabled platforms. - Act as the technical lead for engineering teams, owning architecture, code quality, and delivery standards. - Define and implement cloud‑native patterns (microservices, EKS/ECS, serverless, API‑first design). - Design and integrate AI‑driven capabilities such as content intelligence, automation, personalization, and GenAI use cases. - Collaborate closely with product, data, DevOps, and CloudOps teams to deliver operable and scalable solutions. - Ensure systems meet security, performance, reliability, and cost optimization requirements. - Drive adoption of DevOps, IaC, and CI/CD practices across teams. - Perform technical reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor engineers through hands‑on guidance. Required Qualifications - 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or technical lead roles. - Strong hands‑on AWS experience (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS/ECS, IAM). - Proven experience building cloud‑native applications using containers, serverless, and APIs. - Working knowledge of enterprise architecture principles (TOGAF or similar), applied pragmatically. - Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI integrations, including consuming managed AI services or models. - Experience with IaC and DevOps practices (Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions). - Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with editorial or content‑driven platforms (publishing workflows, metadata, XML/HTML, DOI/indexing). - AWS Solutions Architect or Developer certification. - Experience with RAG, vector databases, and intelligent workflows. This role is based in our Washington, DC office and a reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $150,000-$160,000 per year. ACS employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

Manage technology operations for educational programs, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and troubleshooting issues. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance user experience and report on platform performance metrics.

Title: Program Manager, Project SEED Location: Washington United States Job Description: The Program Manager of Project SEED in the ACS Student Experiences leads ACS Project SEED Summer Program and scholarship operations including disbursements and communication with students and university administration. The incumbent will work with staff to ensure the needs of SEED students are addressed by ACS programs, products, and services. The position reports to the Sr Portfolio Manager of Student Experience. This position will collaborate with internal units and external organizations as needed to advance ACS strategic interests and contribute to other Student Experiences as well as ACS wide initiatives as needed. Position Accountabilities: - Manages the day-to-day operations of Project SEED's summer program in collaboration with the team members of Student Experiences. - Manages SEED project proposal lifecycle, including call for proposals, proposal review, feedback on proposals, student applications, award disbursement, recordkeeping, operational systems, and compliances. - Collaboratively works with units to create, modify, facilitate and support professional development and educational resources for SEED, ACS Scholarships, and LEADS stakeholders. - Manages the collaborative implementation of policy, guidelines, and compliances for SEED coordinators, mentors, and reviewers, including implementation of the Youth Protection Policy. - Manages the SEED Scholarships application and review life cycle in conjunction with the SEED Committee including award disbursement. Supports relevant governance groups. May serves as liaison for special task forces and/or subcommittee working groups upon request. Education/Experience/Technical Knowledge Bachelor's degree and training and experience in chemistry or a closely related STEM field with experience in STEM research, grant management, editing, professional development, people and program management; Advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of related experience. Working knowledge of programming and editorial flows. Excellent communication, organizational, verbal, written, collaborative, data driven, and analytical skills desired. The ability to think strategically, solutions focused, demonstrate responsibility, diligence, timeliness, responsiveness, and commitment are a must. Experience with facilitating workshops, leading strategic planning, and data management are a plus. Technical knowledge desired: Microsoft Office, application/review management systems (i.e. Foundant, Salesforce), research tools (e.g. Qualtrics) data analysis and visualization tools, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat. This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. office. ACS employees work on a hybrid work schedule. ACS employees are in the office two days a week. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other two days of the week from a location of their choice. New employees are immediately eligible for this hybrid work arrangement. ACS offers re-location assistance, if applicable. Some expected travel, approximately 2-4 trips a year, expected. Some weekend work may be required. Compensation & Benefits This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office and a reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $95,000-$105,000 per year. ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made on the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. #LI-HYBRID #LI-GM1