[Job Announcement] Program Officer - Board on Environmental Change and Society

[Jenell Walsh-Thomas]

Hello,

The Board on Environmental Change and Society (BECS) at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine staff team is growing!! We are looking to hire a new Program Officer this fall.

BECS is one of several units in the Division for Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE). The board leads and collaborates on NASEM activities that mobilize social and behavioral sciences to identify equitable and effective solutions to the challenges at the intersection of environmental change and society. Such solutions must consider behavior and decision making at all scales, including individuals, communities, businesses and governments. Critical drivers include societal values, norms, socioeconomic factors, markets, and policies. The Board draws on interdisciplinary expertise to address the social, political, economic and equity dimensions of environmental change. BECS is responsible for National Academies’ programs that build understanding of human interactions with the biophysical environment; contribute to the development of a coherent field of scientific endeavor in this area; integrate social and behavioral science research into environmental science and policy; advance the behavioral, social, and decision sciences; and provide benefits to society through the application of these sciences to human-environment interactions. The Program Officer is responsible for developing and managing one or more of the organization's programs or projects with minimal oversight by Director or Senior Program Officer. Develops program or project strategy and budget, supervises staff, and ensures program or project meets objectives. Assembles committees/panels and serves as staff liaison between committee/panel members and the National Academies. Develops prospectuses and raises funds for new projects. Applies in-depth professional level knowledge to independently solve a full range of complex problems. The job's primary focus may be either leading studies or convening activities or managing organization programs (e.g., research programs, etc.). The work is primarily intellectual or analytical in character, requiring advanced knowledge. Assignments are broadly defined and require judgment and creativity to complete. Incumbent has authority to take whatever action deemed advisable or necessary, and is often responsible for oversight or management of other staff. The Program Officer reports to the BECS Board Director.

Please see more details about the job at the link provided, and share with any interested individuals and networks!

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Keck-Center/Program-Officer---Board-on-Environmental-Change-and-Society_R0001239

Best,

Jenell