American Institute of Chemical Engineers is Hiring a Director, Center for Hydrogen Safety Near New York, NY
Director, Center for Hydrogen Safety About Us The American Institute of Chemical Engineers invites applicants to join its Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS), a global non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting hydrogen safety and best practices worldwide, including safe handling and use of hydrogen across applications in the energy transition. We provide a common communication platform with a global scope to ensure safety information, guidance, and expertise are available to all stakeholders. Learn more about CHS at www.aiche.org/chs. Position Summary We are currently seeking a Director to join our CHS team. The successful individual will have technical hydrogen/hydrogen safety expertise, project and personnel management skills, and communication savvy in implementing a wide variety of programs and activities. Requirements Under the direction of the Executive Director of CHS, the Director will enable CHS to achieve its objectives through the following activities:
Develop hydrogen safety technical content and respond to technical questions on hydrogen safety topics
Identify, develop, and implement impactful hydrogen safety resources
Develop and lead CHS working groups and workshops (including hydrogen hubs)
Present on hydrogen safety at webinars, conferences, and stakeholder outreach meetings
Lead virtual and in-person hydrogen safety training
Provide technical hydrogen safety support for the development and revision of eLearning courses and materials
Direct and support conference organizing committees to ensure the topics focus on applied hydrogen safety and are organized in a logical and cohesive manner
Manage a hydrogen safety award process
Develop grants and crowd-funding opportunities, and work with donating organizations to receive and disburse funds
Manage other subordinate CHS team members
Routinely connect with CHS members through routine voice, email/virtual, and in-person contact
Support the CHS governance committees and their requested activities
Act on behalf of the CHS Executive Director when directed to do so, including providing direction to other CHS staff, responding to AIChE management CHS Board requests, etc.
Assist the CHS Executive Director with identifying and prioritizing projects, annual budget planning, and CHS strategic planning and its implementation Other activities as determined by CHS Executive Director
Interact with AIChE sales, marketing, communications, and customer service
Skills
Deep knowledge and proficiencies in the principles of hydrogen safety
Deep knowledge of the hydrogen industry and associated technologies
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, manage systems and data, and suggest appropriate solutions
Ability to manage personnel
Strong presentation skills
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Strong listening skills, planning skills, attention to detail, and decision-making skills
Dedicated to meeting the requests of internal and external customers by providing timely responses
Adept at effectively working with and building and sustaining relationships
Capability to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Skilled in working successfully within a highly team-oriented environment
Demonstrated experience working with subject matter experts, volunteers, faculty, and management
Ability to show initiative and tackle challenges
Software Proficiencies
MS Office Products: minimum intermediate level (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams)
Smart Sheet experience is a plus
Social media platforms
Project Management tools
Competencies
Personnel Management
Time Management
Project Planning
Communicator
Collaborator
Detailed Oriented
Customer Focus
Location & Travel
This position can be either at our NYC Global Office or be located remotely
Travel is expected 4-8 times a year
Education & Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
Minimum of 8 years' experience
Experience working with subject matter experts, volunteers, faculty, and management
Benefits While this is a remote role, this role requires 10% to 15% travel after the initial training period. Compensation Full-Time - $130,000- $175,000 We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Bonus opportunity
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: AIChE 100% of the first 3% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Holiday pay
Educational Assistance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.