Program Specialist

Summary

Program Specialist

Sparks Group has partnered with a scientific nonprofit seeking a Program Specialist integral to the day-to-day engagement with technical divisions, committees, and scientific communities. This role focuses on implementing organization-wide digital and global initiatives in meeting programming, evaluating dynamic content delivery, fostering innovative meeting formats, enhancing audience engagement, and promoting global collaboration.

The Program Specialist will leverage data analytics and scientific insights to support meetings and events through solution-oriented interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities also include collaborating with cross-functional team members, research institutes, scientific societies, industry partners, and governmental groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives designed to shape the future of digital and global scientific meetings and events.
• Organize and coordinate meetings that foster collaboration and engagement among various internal divisions and operational units.
• Provide data-driven insights and scientific input into technical session programming for regional, national, and global events.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, track milestones, and manage programming projects to ensure timely execution.
• Maintain up-to-date contact databases and facilitate constant, clear communication with division leadership and program chairs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in a science or engineering discipline required. PhD and specialized training in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience (or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience).
• Knowledge of data analytics and modern tools (e.g., AI platforms, data visualization) to evaluate programming and drive continuous process improvement.
• Strong project management, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with academic, industry, and governmental stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a matrixed team and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.

This job is Hybrid Remote. Pay Range: Hourly $37.50 to $40.60. We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

Job Description

Program Specialist

Sparks Group has partnered with a scientific nonprofit seeking a Program Specialist integral to the day-to-day engagement with technical divisions, committees, and scientific communities. This role focuses on implementing organization-wide digital and global initiatives in meeting programming, evaluating dynamic content delivery, fostering innovative meeting formats, enhancing audience engagement, and promoting global collaboration.

The Program Specialist will leverage data analytics and scientific insights to support meetings and events through solution-oriented interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities also include collaborating with cross-functional team members, research institutes, scientific societies, industry partners, and governmental groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives designed to shape the future of digital and global scientific meetings and events.
• Organize and coordinate meetings that foster collaboration and engagement among various internal divisions and operational units.
• Provide data-driven insights and scientific input into technical session programming for regional, national, and global events.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, track milestones, and manage programming projects to ensure timely execution.
• Maintain up-to-date contact databases and facilitate constant, clear communication with division leadership and program chairs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in a science or engineering discipline required. PhD and specialized training in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience (or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience).
• Knowledge of data analytics and modern tools (e.g., AI platforms, data visualization) to evaluate programming and drive continuous process improvement.
• Strong project management, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with academic, industry, and governmental stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a matrixed team and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.

This job is Hybrid Remote. Pay Range: Hourly $37.50 to $40.60. We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.