Hiring: Program Director - EPI Center Company: AAAS Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:39:44 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in progressively responsible positions in program development and management of science and policy programs in academia, government, or business. Ideally, at least 5 years of demonstrated success in overseeing a complex, demanding, and mission-oriented enterprise. •At least 5 years of demonstrated success in overseeing a complex, demanding, and mission-oriented enterprise. Required Skills: •As the Center enters the next phase of its growth, the Director of the EPI Center has ultimate responsibility for setting the Center’s long-term strategy and overseeing its day-to-day operations, leading a high-performing team of professionals and an ever-growing network of collaborators. •The Director will drive the Center’s fundraising in close collaboration with the AAAS Advancement team and build support for the EPI Center with a wide range of public stakeholders. •Takes primary program-level responsibility for budget, grants, and personnel management. •Takes overarching responsibility for the content, accuracy, and tone of all public-facing communications. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (preferred: advanced degree in science, public policy, or communications-related discipline). •Demonstrated success in non-profit fundraising, including conceptualizing and writing grant proposals and managing grant activities and budgets. Demonstrated success in scaling non-profit initiatives a plus. •Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Experience with issues-based campaigns a plus. •Strong track record with project management to include experience with project launches, development, promotion, implementation, communication, dissemination; personnel management, including, ideally, leading a partially remote team; budget development and financial oversight, and collaborator engagement. •Significant experience in representation on scientific and public policy issues, such as congressional testimony, speeches, media appearances, and writing for publication. •In-depth knowledge of elected decision-makers and their professional staff as an audience, including an understanding of the policymaking landscape at state/local and/or federal levels. •Demonstrated success in building and maintaining multi-stakeholder networks and partnerships; ability to act as a liaison with scientific, engineering, civil society, private- and public-sector partners; and ability to make presentations to such groups. •Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by October 8, 2026. •Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview. •The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $185,000 – $215,000 per year. Compensation: •$185,000 - $215,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!