Science and Regulatory Manager

~ Beyond Pesticides (formerly National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., which works with allies in protecting public health and the environment to lead the transition to a world free of toxic pesticides. ~

The founders, who established Beyond Pesticides as a nonprofit membership organization in 1981, felt that without the existence of such an organized, national network, local, state and national pesticide policy would become, under chemical industry pressure, increasingly unresponsive to public health and environmental concerns.

Beyond Pesticides believes that people must have a voice in decisions that affect them directly. We believe decisions should not be made for us by chemical companies or by decision makers who either do not have all of the facts or refuse to consider them.

For more information on Beyond Pesticides visit our website.

Position Overview

Beyond Pesticides is seeking a motivated, detail‐oriented individual for a Science and Regulatory Manager position. Primary responsibilities are assisting in executing initiatives that support the science-based strategies related to protection of human health and environment.  Assists in analysis of scientific studies, critiques of regulatory decisions, and responses to questions from stakeholders.

Will conduct literature review‐style research contributing to both online and print projects, write articles and perform administrative duties, partner with team focused on empowering local action. Interprets scientific literature for general public and has interest in learning about the world of toxics, commitment to social justice, and desire to create positive change by empowering the public with information on organization, environmental and health issues associated with pesticide exposure, and alternative pest management strategies. 

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for Science Program, including scientific, policy objectives, and deliverables.
• Manages and maintains databases, ensuring information is up to date and accurate.
• Conduct literature review‐style research contributing to both online and print projects.
• Write articles focused on science, policy and activism for Beyond Pesticides’ website and publications.
• Educate public on pesticide toxicity, alternative pest management strategies, current projects, and action steps.
• Assists in building coalition of key stakeholders to bring scientific analyses and input to policy decisions affecting restriction of pesticides and advancement of alternatives.
• Collaborates with executive director and national forum coordinator on annual conference agenda that will further advance the effectiveness of the event.
• Provides keynote presentations at local and national events.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of technical comments to regulatory agencies and reviews regulatory agency submission materials.
• Assists executive director and program staff with various administrative office tasks as‐needed.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree with relevant course work in sciences.
• 2 years previous work experience.
• Demonstrate people skills.
• Organizational abilities.
• Excellent writing, administrative, and communication skills.
• Online communication experience.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Interest in research and passion for environmental/public health issues is required.
• Required to work two weekends per year for annual national conference and board meetings.
• Training provided.

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full health benefits.
• 12 days cumulative vacation time plus federal holidays and week of winter vacation in first year.
• Pension plan after first year.

To Apply

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~ Beyond Pesticides is an equal opportunity employer ~