Program Director

Create a Better Future Through Water Quality Research.

If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can utilize your program management, coordination and facilitation skills to make a positive impact on the environment, then you may be a great fit for the Water Environment Research Foundation. Join a team of dedicated and talented professionals who are committed to helping the environment and become a key member of a non-profit association that is charting the course for scientific and engineering research necessary to face the challenges that will define the future of water quality.

Position Overview:

We need an accomplished, experienced and conscientious program director to oversee one of WERF's Key Research Areas - Wastewater/Stormwater Infrastructure and Asset Management. Your exceptional coordination, facilitation, multitasking and project management skills will enable you to make immediate and valuable contributions in this highly visible and crucial role.

If you are an organized and dedicated professional seeking an opportunity to rub elbows with the leading experts in the field of water quality research in order to create a better future for the water environment, then this is the job for you!

Responsibilities:

As our Program Director in our Alexandria, VA location, your primary mission will be to direct and coordinate wastewater/stormwater infrastructure and asset management research programs. Outstanding coordination and facilitation skills will be invaluable as a significant amount of your time will be spent leading technical advisory groups to get their input and feedback on research directions, findings and outcomes.

Qualifications:

Your ability to form and cultivate solid relationships with these individuals and groups, many of whom are leading experts in the field of water quality research, will be crucial to your success in the role. An essential part of this position will be your ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines as you will oversee and direct the planning, coordination, implementation and technical review of contracted research efforts at various stages of completion. Your talent for developing supplemental research funds through cultivating partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations dedicated to improving water quality will be critical.

Most importantly, your strong organization and verbal and written communication skills will allow you to effectively plan and maintain communications of the plans, findings and deliverables from the research in both written and verbal formats with a wide variety of stakeholders and for various purposes. If you are a dedicated self-starter who can effectively juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced work setting, and you want to help the water environment, then look no further - this is the place for you!

To Apply:

To apply for this position or refer someone you know, please use our online interview system managed by Accolo. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be forwarded to the hiring authority for decisions on next steps.

All applicants must complete the online application process for this position. Please do not contact the organization directly. If you have questions, contact Jennifer Rodkey.