Senior Program Manager I, MSD

Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate.  We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.  Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.  Our Initiatives include:

• Workplace Safety
• Roadway Security
• Impairment

We are currently looking for a Senior Program Manager I, MSD to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

Position Highlights:

Develops and executes programs within the MSD Solutions Lab initiative; including defining program requirements, managing project execution, reporting on deliverables, and working to maximize the impact and engagement opportunities with each project aimed at reducing musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. Lead project management of education materials and coordinate relationship management efforts with the advisory council and pledge community.

What You’ll Do:

Project Management:

• Define the main objectives of the projects, their purpose, and the scope.
• Create integrated and ongoing project plans to include key deliverables and milestones and the tasks required to complete each.
• Execute the work or assign work as part of the plan.
• Monitor and control the processes/tasks associated with the project.

Outreach: 

• Provide knowledge, education, and awareness of products/services to any population that might not otherwise have access to or knows of NSC programs.
• Write articles, blogs, or similar outreach documents for print or online publications.
• Knows public policy, issues, legislature, and regulatory influences, as well as scientific research, and reports the most effective strategies to address the issues.
• Participate in trade shows or other similar events.

Relationship Management:

• Engage in regular communication with, and build relationships in all directions (e.g., peers, supervisors, funders, stakeholders) to advance the strategy/program.
• Support and encourage an environment that appreciates the diversity of employees’ and stakeholders’ styles, opinions, and perspectives.
• Relay information, build consensus, fact-find, and maintain transparency and open exchange while keeping partners up to date and notified of program status and impact.
• Communicate with other NSC initiatives, campaigns, and departments to identify potential dissemination and cross-collaboration opportunities.

We’re Looking for Someone with: 

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of education, at least 10 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree preferred

• Understanding of how marketing and communication strategies are developed and executed.

• Understanding of event management tactics.

• Advanced understanding of EHS practices and systems management.

• Analytical and strategic thinking that supports efforts to turn research-based strategies and behavioral patterns and theories into communications appropriate for a public audience.

• Experience working with executive-level EHS professionals.

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and Internet computer skills.

• This is a remote position

• Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000

Reasons You’ll Love it here: 

NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees.  We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life.  We offer the following:

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1^st year and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b)  with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Student loan pay down
• Dress for your day

We believe that you can’t be safe if you don’t feel safe. Feeling safe requires a commitment to equitable policy implementation and promoting diversity in the safety profession. We must cultivate our own diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment to deliver on our mission to save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step. It starts with a pre-screen Wedge interview, where you can introduce yourself and share your experience. From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you're a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals. After that, we'll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we're excited to get to know you along the way!
 

NSC is an equal-opportunity employer.