Industry Program Manager
Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more! Make a difference doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.
Full-time, 40 hours per week position available, with flexible work hours.
Description of duties: In cooperation with the Industry Strategy Team, plans, budgets, develops, oversees, and documents Industry programming for SPIE Events and potential new application meetings. Works closely with internal clients for scope, budget, and established strategic goals. In addition, works with upper management to ensure scope and direction of each project is on schedule and aligned with industry, organizational, and event priorities. Included is the organization and production of annual industry award events. Will act, in cooperation with Marketing Department, as Marketing Lead for Industry activities and will contribute effectively to messaging regarding SPIE’s position as a world-renowned organizer of optics and photonics events with strong ties to the photonics industry. Builds cooperative relationships with volunteers and industry leaders.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a scientific discipline served by SPIE, and/or Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum three years’ experience in program management or project management role.
Ideal candidate has experience with the technologies practiced by the constituency of SPIE or have equivalent experience in a similar technical society.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): SPIE recognizes that diversity and inclusion drive innovation, excellence, and new knowledge. Bringing together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger and supports our mission. We offer a collaborative work environment and strive to create a culture of belonging for all our employees.
Compensation and Benefits package includes:
Competitive wages, annual discretionary bonus. Pay Range $83,800 to $121,500 Salary.
Medical, dental & vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents).
Defined retirement contribution: SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution PLUS SPIE offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 25% vesting each year, 100% vested after 4 years.
Paid Time Off plan beginning at 31 days per year.
Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE.
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available.
Employee life & disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance & Long Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction.
Many learning & development opportunities including tuition reimbursement & leadership development.
Location: Physical work location in Bellingham, WA. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Culture: In alignment with our mission and values as a technical society, we follow scientific findings and science-based best practices and comply with public health guidance. We are located in Bellingham, WA where you will find the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, incredible scenery, strong schools, great breweries, and more, making this an amazing place to work and live.
Please send a resume & cover letter, indicating how your experience & qualifications match the requirements & why you will be successful in this position to:
Apply online: www.spie.jobs
All materials must be received by 5 p.m July 1, 2024
SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.