Education Outreach Manager - Chemical Insight Research Institute

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Education Outreach Manager at UL Research Institutes Chemical Insight Research Institute (CIRI) in our Marietta, GA facilities.

The Education Outreach Manager plans, develops and implements educational materials, tools and resources for Chemical Insights Research Institute, a UL Research Institute, and stakeholder use. The Education Outreach Manager works closely with stakeholders and colleagues to establish goals and objective and development opportunities for educational collateral to further advance CIRI's research and impact mission.

Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI):

The Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) contributes to the protection of public health and well-being by conducting scientific research. Our research and initiatives let people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe and how they affect human health and the planet. We share our research and knowledge through information and application tools with leaders in the scientific, business, and policy communities to raise awareness of human health risks stemming from emerging technologies. To learn more, visit: chemicalinsights.org/

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes, we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Office of Partnership team who facilitates the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

Through all of our programs, we aim to unlock the diverse perspectives that are essential for solving the world's most pressing safety and sustainability issues.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Education Outreach Manager, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Supports the development and implementation of the strategic plan for educational outreach activities that align with CIRI's research on sources of environmental pollution and their impact on human health.

• Serves as a point of contact for educational outreach projects; works with stakeholders, agencies, industry partners in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of educational materials and outreach activities.

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, industry partners, and agencies.

• Build educational resources in partnership with internal researchers, communication staff and external stakeholders.

• Distribute program materials to stakeholders and community groups and lead efforts for awareness.

• Resolve project issues in coordination with project staff, stakeholders, and agencies.

• Determine appropriate sources and methods for the accumulation of research related to assignments.

• Represents the organization at various events; promotes new and existing programs.

• Oversees the development and production of education content and outreach materials (brochures, pamphlets, presentations, etc.)

• Develops and implements objectives as well as short- and long-range planning for education outreach activities.

• Contribute to the development of quarterly reports to continue development of internal project reports.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes:

For the organizations across the UL enterprise, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Ability to manage and facilitate education outreach activities.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of audiences.

• Knowledge and understanding of learning principles and a broad range of training methods, techniques, and formats.

• Program planning and implementation skills.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, health sciences, communications, public health or equivalent combination or education and experience.

• Training or experience in instructional design.

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.

• Experience in education development processes.

• Experience or knowledge in consumer and occupational health or related field, preferred.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.