Director, Workplace Safety Ergonomics Program

National Safety Council • Itasca, IL

244d • $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, focusing on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. We are currently looking for a Director, MSD Solutions Lab (Workplace Safety Ergonomics Program) to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries. This position initiates and drives strategy for programs aligned with the organization's strategic objectives, consistently challenging the status quo to enhance impact and effectiveness. The Director oversees and ensures that the functions of those being managed are efficiently executed and continuously refined to achieve the highest standards of performance and innovation. The role encourages a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning, pushing the team to think critically, set ambitious goals, and exceed expectations. Collaboration across various functions is essential to translate program and product assets into value-added outputs, establish rigorous metrics and standards, and ensure programs meet and exceed their goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety, business, technology, or a related discipline required.
• Master's degree related to the above disciplines preferred.
• 12 years of working experience in the environmental, health, safety, and/or sustainability field.
• Experience as the leader of an organization's EHS or sustainability group/department preferred.
• Experience in the delivery of information/communication to large audiences and high-level stakeholders.
• Experience in research, development, and delivery preferred.
• Strong strategic leadership skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Fiscal management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive program strategy, including comprehensive assessment, governance structures, strategic frameworks, and KPIs.
• Stay at the forefront of public policy, legislative and regulatory trends, and scientific research.
• Ensure strategic cohesion, aligning the team's projects with overarching program goals.
• Lead program planning and execution, contributing to the development of timelines.
• Develop and implement high-impact marketing and lead generation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional support teams to define, communicate, and optimize service needs.
• Champion a data-driven, evidence-based approach to inform program direction.
• Expand reach and impact by strategically promoting NSC programs to underserved audiences.
• Establish thought leadership by authoring high-impact articles and content.
• Collaborate in designing and executing dynamic events and workshops.
• Advocate and influence through innovative learning experiences.
• Leverage deep consumer insights by actively engaging with target audiences.
• Maximize brand presence and industry influence by representing NSC at trade shows.
• Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships across all levels.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.
• Drive transparency and alignment by proactively relaying critical information.
• Maximize synergy across NSC initiatives and campaigns.

Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued in the 1st year and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%.
• Reimbursable training.
• Student loan pay down.
• Dress for your day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree