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Ashoka's vision is of a future where everyone has the lifelong power to contribute to a rapidly changing world. If everyone is a changemaker and contributor, humanity's new solutions can keep pace with the new problems, and a more equitable future can be achieved. We are a passionate, entrepreneurial team across more than 100 countries working together to achieve this vision. What You'll Do: Build a framework for lifelong contribution: Help society recognize and accelerate mechanisms that will allow everyone to be a changemaker throughout life, especially after their 60s. Initiate and build strong partnerships with top institutions to enable this framework and shift mindsets and behaviors around lifelong contribution and changemaking. Co-Lead the New Longevity global team and strategy with cross-functional and cross-organizational stakeholders. This entails iteratively learning and creating, as well as integrating efforts with the larger global team. What You Bring: Track record of highly successful entrepreneurship, with a history of generating new ideas and leading them to system-changing impacts Demonstrated ability in innovative revenue & resource generation, major client/partner relationship management, resource mobilization, and balanced budget management. Demonstrated effectiveness in developing strong partnerships and cross-sector coalitions in an entrepreneurial context Openness and flexibility to think across fields and geographies Excellent conceptual and communication skills Gracious team player Minimum of 20 years' experience Strong networks in the fields of longevity, government, and media ideal Core Criteria Entrepreneurial Quality: Compelled to take creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company, starting a movement, or re-shaping the work of an existing organization). Demonstrates relentless and realistic how-to-thinking and passion for seeing their ideas come to life. Understanding and Belief in the Everyone a Changemaker: Understands and believes the Everyone a Changemaker vision at a gut level. To be able to innately ‘get' this, candidates should have a broad and inquisitive intellectual and a thinking pattern that connects the dots between historical trends and current social context. Emotional and Social Intelligence: Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second). Ethical Fiber: Exceptionally strong ethical behavior. Is self-reflective and has strong empathy skills. Trustworthy. Self-Definition: The person expects that changing the world in big ways and on a continental scale is what he/she will do in life. About Ashoka: Ashoka is the world's largest community of leading social entrepreneurs, having pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago. We support a robust network of more than 4,000 Ashoka Fellows in 90 countries who have successfully implemented systems-changing solutions to human and environmental problems globally. By learning from and collaborating with our Fellows and other social entrepreneurs, Ashoka identifies patterns and key levers to help society gain a new framework for living in the world as a changemaker. Our current work is centered around the "Everyone a Changemaker" (EACH) movement, which stems from our belief that everyone has the potential and responsibility to make positive change in an ever-changing world. We continue to grow a global movement of social entrepreneurship, recognizing that the rate of change is accelerating and our problems are growing faster than our solutions.

will be a member of the Curricular Development. The selected intern will assist the Green Chemistry Institute by researching the fundamental principles of Green Chemistry and how they are applied in the teaching and research laboratories. The intern will assist with review of curricular materials for publishing and dissemination and facilitate the editorial process to ensure materials meet rigorous standards of accuracy and quality. Key Responsibilities: Intern will be responsible for one or more of the following: editorial review of documents; research into green chemistry principles and methods; formatting of documents, slides, web materials; writing summary reports; meeting with external stakeholders as part of a GCI team; providing feedback from a "student perspective" on a variety of curricular materials and related laboratory protocols. Education Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate or pursuing a Masters/PhD Chemistry Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a major Chemistry Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

The Communications unit promotes ACS as the go-to source of information about chemistry and partners across ACS to convey our mission and how we serve our workforce, members, customers, and broader audience. We inform and empower staff, membership, and the public by providing reliable scientific information and news about ACS. We position ACS as the trusted leader in the chemical sciences: telling its story, amplifying its impact, and building a global, inclusive scientific community. The teams within the unit include 1) ACS Productions, which produces ACS Reactions, Headline Science, other video deliverables, the ACS Webinars series, the podcasts Tiny Matters and Phase Change; 2) External Communications, which issues press releases about research published in ACS journals, research presented at ACS meetings, and significant Society news, and manages media relations through outreach to journalists, outlets, and engagement across traditional and social media. 3) Corporate Communications, which keeps staff informed, communicates Society happenings to members via the ACS Matters newsletter, and supports communication and collaboration across the organization. Position Summary: The Science Communications intern will work with the science news team to write and edit science releases. They will work with the video production team to write and produce multimedia content (video, podcast, and webinars). They will also support the social media team to disseminate scientific content that a general audience will engage with. The ideal candidate is passionate about science and storytelling and will have experience translating scientific content (verbally and/or visually) for a general audience. ACS strives to be the go-to source for accurate and entertaining chemistry news for journalists and the public, and this intern will embody that goal. Key Responsibilities: * Write and/or edit science releases based on research published in ACS journals. * Write and/or edit meeting releases based on research presented at ACS Fall 2026. * Research topics, write scripts, and coordinate production for video and audio projects. * Assist the social media team with content across ACS social media platforms to increase engagement. Education Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a rising college senior, recent graduate or Master's/PhD student pursuing a degree in Science Communications/Science Writing. Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a degree in Science Communications/Science Writing. Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

The Workplace Technology team seeks to provide high quality technical guidance and support for all workstation system needs for the American Chemical Society. With a strong focus on customer service, Workplace Technology aims to provide technology to support the productivity of staff, and to provide appropriate access to Society information to further the goals of the Society. Intern Job Title Asset Manager Preferred Major/Field of Study Computer Science, Business Administration Position Summary The Workplace Technology Asset Manager is part of the IT Asset Management Program at the American Chemical Society. The role is critical to ensuring the success of the program by ensuring that our enterprise hardware and software assets are acquired, managed, and optimized to reduce costs with regards to procurement, compliance, policies, and regulations. It will involve collaborating with stakeholders to automate procedures and identify new areas of improvement. Key Responsibilities: * Process Automation and Review: Review existing team processes, conduct evaluations to see how they can be automated. Create new automated workflows and update documentation * Audit Readiness: Perform internal software audits of usage, updates audit records, and document internal auditing procedures. Aid in physical hardware audit of staff offices. * Continuous Improvement: Conduct Surveys within the team, division, and organization to assess how the ITAM Program is performing. Education Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a rising college junior, senior or recent college graduate. Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, or Business Administration Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

The Career and Professional Education department is part of the ACS Education Division and is responsible for the development, upkeep, and distribution of three key ACS educational programs: Professional Education, Leadership Development, and Career Pathways. Position Summary: The American Chemical Society is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional/Graphic Design Intern for Summer 2026 to support the Career and Professional Education team during a major organizational rebrand. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in instructional design, corporate branding, and digital learning development. The intern will contribute to the rebranding of educational assets by designing new templates and visual elements and organizing content repositories. This role is ideal for someone passionate about visual communication, learning design, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: * Design new graphics for PowerPoint products aligned with ACS's 2026 rebrand. * Create new Articulate Storyline player templates that reflect updated branding, using advanced Articulate 360 skills. * Develop a set of education-themed icons for use across learning products. * Establish and organize a digital repository for templates and assets alongside an internal online user guide. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency and usability of design assets. * Apply accessibility standards (508/WCAG 2.1 AA) to all design work. * Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming and feedback sessions. Education Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a rising senior, recent college graduate or pursuing a Masters/ PhD in Instructional Design and/or Graphic Design Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a major in Instructional Design and/or Graphic Design Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

The Project Management Office (PMO) within the unit drives strategic initiatives through disciplined project governance and execution using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Acting as a central hub, the PMO ensures alignment between business objectives and technical delivery by standardizing Agile practices, managing the project portfolio, and optimizing resources. Through SAFe principles, the PMO fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement, enabling the organization to deliver value-driven outcomes efficiently and predictably. Position Summary: The Agile Project Management Intern will support the BSO Project Management Office (PMO) in delivering value-driven initiatives through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. This role offers hands-on experience in managing the business and technical aspects of projects across the full lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: The intern will assist in tasks such as business case analysis, sprint, backlog refinement, progress tracking, stakeholder communication, and process optimization. Education Requirements: The Ideal candidate will be a rising college junior, senior or recent graduate pursuing a major in Project Management/Management Information Systems. Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a major in Project Management/Management Information Systems Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

The Workplace Technology team seeks to provide high quality technical guidance and support for all workstation system needs for the American Chemical Society. With a strong focus on customer service, Workplace Technology aims to provide technology to support the productivity of staff, and to provide appropriate access to Society information to further the goals of the Society. Position Summary: The AI Workplace Intern will support the Workplace Technology Team during ACS's ongoing AI transformation efforts. This role focuses on improving internal staff productivity by designing high-quality prompts, building no-code Copilot agents, and helping streamline support processes using AI-driven solutions. The intern will collaborate with stakeholders across ACS to understand business workflows, identify opportunities for AI assistance, and develop reusable prompt templates and agent-based solutions that improve self-service, reduce support ticket volume, and enhance the overall employee experience. Key Responsibilities: * Prompt Engineering & Optimization: Develop, test, and refine AI prompts for internal use across multiple departments, including Finance, HR, Publications, and Member Services. Create reusable prompt templates that improve productivity and reduce manual effort. * Copilot Agent Development: Build low/no-code Copilot Studio agents that guide ACS staff through common IT tasks such as password resets, MFA setup, Teams/Zoom troubleshooting, and new hire onboarding. Load relevant documentation, define behaviors, and test workflows for accuracy. * AI-Assisted Process Improvement: Evaluate current Desktop Support workflows and identify opportunities for AI augmentation. Recommend solutions using prompts, agents, or automation tools to reduce L1 ticket volume and streamline service delivery. Education Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a rising college junior, senior or recent college graduate. Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a major in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Admin. Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

The Research and Innovation department works with business units across the Society to help make data-driven decisions, evaluate potential new offerings, help advance innovations to streamline processes, and translate insights into actionable strategies that support organizational goals. Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in data analysis, business process improvement, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will support the Research team in gathering data, analyzing trends, and presenting actionable insights. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data from various sources. * Support the development of reports and presentations for internal use. * Participate in stakeholder meetings to understand business needs and translate them into analytical tasks. * Help identify existing efforts that could be improved by leveraging data, automation, and other innovative methods. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Society. Education Requirements: The Ideal candidate will be a rising college senior or pursing a Masters/PhD Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field. Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a major Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field. Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

The Digital Product and Experience Strategy (DPX) unit is the cross-functional group overseeing the ACS.org website and adjacent digital platforms and properties. Our goal is to build best-in-class digital experiences on behalf of ACS members, users, and stakeholders. We act as the voice of the customer in digital experiences and new product or feature development, align efforts with organizational priorities and digital best practices, build scalable solutions, and delight users. DPX has a user-centric mindset, is data-informed, and impact-obsessed. We work closely with Communications Division partners and partners across ACS. Position Summary The UX Team is seeking a UX/UI Design intern to support the ACS.org website redesign. This intern will work closely with our UX Design Team to extend redesign coverage to pages and templates that cannot be completed by the July 2026 launch. The role focuses on producing and implementing high-quality designs into our CMS that align with our established design system, component patterns, accessibility standards, and brand direction. Key Responsibilities: * Redesign second-level priority ACS.org pages using approved components, templates, and design-system standards. * Translate existing content and legacy layouts into modern, consistent page designs. * Prepare mid-fi and high-fi mockups following team patterns and UX best practices. * Collaborate with designers, researchers, and content strategists to ensure alignment with user needs and the broader redesign strategy. * Document design decisions, patterns, and handoff requirements in Figma. * Support QA of UX/UI implementation during development phases as needed. Education Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a rising college senior (or recent college graduate) or pursuing a Masters/PhD in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Media Design, or related field. Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing (or recently received) a degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Media Design, or related field. Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$25.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

* Lead end-to-end qualitative research programs: scope, design, recruit, moderate, synthesize, and tell the story using methods such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, journey mapping, and jobs-to-be-done (JTBD) to uncover member needs across segments (students, academia, industry, government, international). * Create rigorous research plans and protocols: develop research briefs, discussion guides, screeners, sampling frames, and consent materials that meet ethical standards, protect participant privacy, and ensure representation across ACS governance structure. * Synthesize qualitative data into actionable insights: conduct coding and thematic analysis (e.g., grounded theory, affinity mapping, insight frameworks), triangulate with quantitative findings, and deliver clear narratives, personas, journey maps, and opportunity areas that inform membership, education, meetings, publishing, and sustainability strategies. * Partner closely with quantitative researchers/analysts: collaborate on mixed-methods designs; align qualitative learning objectives with survey constructs, segmentation, and conjoint/discrete choice modeling; interpret statistical outputs; and jointly craft cohesive insight stories that drive data-informed decisions. * Lead market and constituency's experience research: assess program awareness, value proposition, pricing sensitivities, channel preferences, and content needs; benchmark against peer professional societies and publishers; and identify growth opportunities across the membership lifecycle (acquisition, engagement, renewal, reactivation). * Translate insights into decisions and measurable impact: frame insights as trade-offs and scenarios; recommend pilots/experiments; define success metrics (e.g., engagement, NPS, conversion, retention, and revenue for mission-aligned initiatives); and partner with business owners to track outcomes via dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). * Elevate research quality, consistency, and speed: establish research operations standards-toolkits, templates, IRB/ethics checks where applicable, vendor management, participant recruitment best practices, incentive policies-and build a searchable insight repository that supports institutional memory. * Facilitate stakeholder engagement and alignment: run workshops and readouts with executives and cross-functional teams; use facilitation techniques (e.g., design sprints, assumption mapping, opportunity solution trees) to align learning objectives, decisions to be made, and actions owners will take. * Support innovation governance and strategy: contribute qualitative evidence to ACS's innovation portfolio; help prioritize concepts, de-risk new offerings, and validate desirability/feasibility/viability; integrate member voice into stage-gate decisions and business cases. * Ensure global relevance and inclusion: design and conduct research that accounts for cultural, linguistic, and regional differences (e.g., China office, Europe/Asia field representatives); apply inclusive research practices to reach underrepresented groups and diverse career stages across ACS's global community. * Communicate insights through compelling deliverables: produce concise executive briefs, narrative memos, visual storyboards, and decision-ready presentations tailored to stakeholders in Membership, Education & Career Development, Science, Research & Sustainability, and Meetings & Expositions. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $112,000-$130,000 per year. ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

ACS seeks a dynamic, innovative, and experienced Program Manager to lead the Preparing Chemical Technical Professionals (P-CTP) program. This role will have primary responsibility for developing and implementing initiatives that 1) increase awareness of skilled technical workforce (STW) careers within the chemical enterprise, 2) support the programs and communities that prepare chemical technical professionals, and 3) enable and foster partnerships between stakeholders engaged in the preparation of chemical technical professionals. The incumbent reports to the Director, Academic Engagement and Experiences. This is a program manager role - the incumbent: applies knowledge and experience in workforce development, demonstrates creativity to perform assignments and identify solutions; sets priorities and goals; evaluates results; and collaborates with others to accomplish work. Fostering Awareness of CTP Careers * Develop and implement initiatives that increase awareness of skilled technical workforce (STW) careers within the chemical enterprise. * Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal (i.e. Marketing, Communications, Education, Philanthropy) and external stakeholders (e. ACS governance groups, schools, government agencies, industry) to increase the visibility of CTP careers and pathways to CTP careers; * Attending events, conferences, internal and external meetings to promote the preparing Chemical Technical Professionals (P-CTP) program. * Track the effectiveness of strategies that promote awareness and report on effectiveness. Building and Supporting Communities * Develop and implement initiatives that support the programs and communities that prepare chemical technical professionals. * Create strategic touchpoints that facilitate community connection, engagement, information sharing, professional development, and support among those that prepare chemical technical professionals. * Partner with internal (i.e. Marketing, Communications, Education, Philanthropy) and external stakeholders (e. ACS governance groups, schools, government agencies, industry) to identify and engage community members and champions. * Track the growth and effectiveness of community building and engagement strategies. Partnership Enablement and Support * Develop and implement initiatives that enable partnerships between stakeholders engaged in the preparation of chemical technical professionals. * Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify and facilitate partnership opportunities. * Create guidance tools that facilitate partnerships between industry and the community/technical college programs that prepare chemical technical professionals. * Facilitate ACS participation in strategic partnerships that support the preparation of chemical technical professionals. * Identify and highlight replicable models of successful industry and community/technical college programs. * Facilitate connections between industry and community/technical college programs that prepare chemical technical professionals. The position also maintains an in-depth understanding of the CTP and CTP educator landscape to inform effective programming that aligns with community and industry needs. The position contributes to complementary initiatives and projects that promote and advance skilled technical professional careers within the chemical enterprise. Education/Experience/Technological Knowledge The incumbent will have a history of demonstrated success bringing projects to fruition while providing creative and resourceful solutions to complex challenges. Additional requirements include: * Bachelor's Degree in a field related to STEM required * 7+ years of related experience. Experience in workforce development, career and technical education (CTE), work-based learning, or apprenticeships preferred * Demonstrated program and project management experience required * Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders * Strong writing and verbal communications skills for interacting with stakeholders; * Demonstrated success in building and sustaining communities * Proven ability to develop and execute new programs * Organizational and analytical skills with an attention to detail * Outstanding interpersonal skills with focus on collaboration and consensus building * Ability to influence without positional authority and build consensus among stakeholders * Comfort working independently while leveraging collaboration skills to drive for results * Desire to learn new skills and grow. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $105,000-$115,000 per year. This role is based in our Washington, DC office. ACS Education employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, exact days are determined by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. #LI-VB1

Component Services & Global Engagements (CSGE) is composed of three staff teams, and this intern would support the following two: * Student Communities supports undergraduate and graduate students through Student Chapters, Graduate Student Organizations, and relevant programs, products and services for these audiences. * Global Engagement is responsible for International Chemical Science Chapters, International Student Chapters, in addition to global partnerships and events. Position Summary: The Global and Student Engagement Intern will assist two departments, Student Communities and Global Engagement, with overlapping needs related to event planning, marketing, data analysis and management. The ideal candidate has an interest in global marketing and outreach, global business, and higher education. Key Responsibilities: * Member Engagement: Help craft member retention and engagement strategies, especially for students and early career scientists. * Conduct market research on peer organizations to suggest model practices for member engagement and retention. * Data analysis and management: Ensure integrity of large sets of customer/stakeholder data. Aid in stakeholder assessment and craft executive summaries from qualitative data sets. * Assist with annual student chapter reporting and review process, including in-person support. * Provide administrative support for the Committee on International Activities and Undergraduate Student Advisory Board. * Prepare and review grant application lifecycle. * Monitor shared inboxes and provide exceptional customer service * Preparation for ACS Fall Meeting and other global events * Other duties as assigned Education Requirements: The Ideal candidate will be rising senior or recent graduate majoring in Marketing, Events, Business Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a major in Marketing, Events, Business Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

Job DescriptionAshoka's vision is of a future where everyone has the lifelong power to contribute to a rapidly changing world. If everyone is a changemaker and contributor, humanity's new solutions can keep pace with the new problems, and a more equitable future can be achieved. We are a passionate, entrepreneurial team across more than 100 countries working together to achieve this vision. Ashoka's Integrity Team aims to help Ashoka balance entrepreneurial risk-taking and operational risk management in pursuit of its Everyone a Changemaker vision. The Leadership Group Member for Mutual Help Security will champion new ideas and systems that leverage mutual security among Ashoka Fellows and our community. The ideal candidate is a creative and entrepreneurial leader experienced in designing mutual-help security measures at the metro, regional and global levels, in fundraising, and in relationship- and coalition-building, with a strong commitment to Ashoka's vision. What You'll Do: Develop and lead a purpose team as a field catalyst for Mutual Help Security, disaster response, and protection of social entrepreneurs and changemakers worldwide. Create a working model/concept that turns risks to changemaking into opportunities in cooperation among social entrepreneurs/changemakers, as well as cooperation with leaders in security, human rights, think tanks, and intergovernmental and corporate actors. Build a global community of strategic partners for the field, securing multiyear private funding and resource partners. Lead a global team and core components of the program. What You Bring: 15+ years of experience in entrepreneurial and operational leadership in complex, high-risk and politically volatile environments Strong fundraising experience especially with private foundations, family funds, and corporations Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to lead through influence and ideas Demonstrated ability to manage deliverables in a fast-paced, unstructured environment Strong problem solving, conceptual, and organizational skills Track record of highly successful creative entrepreneurship, with a history of generating new ideas and executing them to system-changing impact Demonstrated ability in innovative revenue & resource generation, major client/partner relationship management, resource mobilization, and balanced budget management. Openness and flexibility to think across fields and geographies Strong “weaving” skills to be able to bring different parts (teams, resources) together for common purpose Strong networks in the fields of security, legal and human rights Core Criteria Entrepreneurial Quality: Compelled to take creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company, starting a movement, or re-shaping the work of an existing organization). Demonstrates relentless and realistic how-to-thinking and passion for seeing their ideas come to life. Understanding and Belief in the Everyone a Changemaker: Understands and believes the Everyone a Changemaker vision at a gut level. To be able to innately ‘get' this, candidates should have a broad and inquisitive intellectual and a thinking pattern that connects the dots between historical trends and current social context. Emotional and Social Intelligence: Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second). Ethical Fiber: Exceptionally strong ethical behavior. Is self-reflective and has strong empathy skills. Trustworthy. Self-Definition: The person expects that changing the world in big ways and on a continental scale is what he/she will do in life. About Ashoka: Ashoka is the world's largest community of leading social entrepreneurs, having pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago. We support a robust network of more than 4,000 Ashoka Fellows in 90 countries who have successfully implemented systems-changing solutions to human and environmental problems globally. By learning from and collaborating with our Fellows and other social entrepreneurs, Ashoka identifies patterns and key levers to help society gain a new framework for living in the world as a changemaker. Our current work is centered around the "Everyone a Changemaker" (EACH) movement, which stems from our belief that everyone has the potential and responsibility to make positive change in an ever-changing world. We continue to grow a global movement of social entrepreneurship, recognizing that the rate of change is accelerating and our problems are growing faster than our solutions.

Grants and Finance Administrator The staff of the Office of Research Grants (ORG) acts for the American Chemical Society in the administration of all research grant programs of the Society. The mission of the Office of Research Grants is to administer these programs so that they conform to the guidance provided in the founding documents, and at the same time have significant impact consistent with the vision for the programs provided by the ACS Board of Directors. The office administers the ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF), the Herman Frasch Foundation Grants in Agricultural Chemistry, the Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowships, the Irving S. Sigal Global Mobility Awards, the Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellows Program, and the Jonathan L. Sessler Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Bioinorganic and Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry. Position Summary The Grants and Finance Administrator (GFA) provides direct support to the Grants and Finance Manager in carrying out the day-to-day financial and administrative tasks related to ORG's grant program with a strong focus in supporting the various aspects of the ACS PRF grant program. Position Accountabilities: * Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the GFA. * Manage travel reimbursements for PRF committee members from the PRF meetings. * Oversee the processing of annual grant personnel and technical reports, ensuring compliance with grant requirements. * Prepare and process time extension agreements, ensuring all documents are processed, signed and filed correctly and grants records are updated accordingly. * Draft and manage the processing of grant agreements for newly awarded grants, ensuring proper documentation and signatures and that agreements are received in a timely manner. * Process monthly grant payments and prepare associated reports. * Support the administration of active PRF grants, ensuring timely and accurate processing of grant related tasks. * Prepare and submit department financial contracts and payments for processing and approvals. * Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite-Excel, Word, PowerPoint-at an advanced level required. Familiarity or working experience with a web-based portal submission system and complex database. Specific experience with Salesforce software is preferable. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with scientists, committee members, and internal staff. * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability. * Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $72,000-$82,000 per year. ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) produces authoritative, award-winning journalism from around the world of chemistry, including research, education, industry, funding, and regulatory policy. It is published by, but editorially independent of, the ACS. Its weekly magazine reaches more than 170,000 members of ACS, and its website receives more than 7 million page views per year. Position Summary: The Language Data and Editorial Quality Intern will help improve the accuracy, consistency, and editorial judgment of C&EN's AI copyediting model. Working closely with editors, the senior copyeditor, and service provider, the incumbent will evaluate model outputs, annotate language errors, and refine guidelines that shape model behavior. In addition, the intern will be expected to contribute directly to workflows that support scalable, high-quality science journalism. The ideal candidate will bring strong copyediting skills, experience with structured data, attention to detail, and ideally a background in science journalism. Key Responsibilities: * Review and evaluate AI-suggested copyediting changes for grammar, clarity, tone, and adherence to C&EN style * Annotate and categorize language errors using required tools * Assist in refining editorial guidelines, copyediting standards, and style rules used for model training * Escalate ambiguous language cases to senior copyeditor and contribute to quality alignment discussions with editors and service provider * Support dataset development by validating and cleaning training input and outputs * Track and document recurring error patterns to inform model and workflow improvements * Collaborate with editorial, production, and data teams on experiments to improve copyediting automation Education Requirements: The Ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate or pursing a Masters/ PHD in Journalism, English Secondary: Library and Information Science, Chemistry Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a major in Journalism, English Secondary: Library and Information Science, Chemistry Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Director to join our team and help us to advance the mission of Get America Working. The Deputy Director will act as a liaison between Get America Working and various stakeholder groups and use communications and media relations approaches in their efforts. You will grow effective relationships with federal agencies, tradeassociations, media, research institutions and coalitions in pursuit of our mission. To ensure success you need to have outstanding knowledge of the legislative process and have a clear understanding of our mission. Top candidates will have experience in public affairs and strategic partnership development, media relations and excellent communication and people skills. What You'll Do: Develop and implement strategies to influence legislation and policy at the local, state, and federal level Develop relationships with key constituency groups and individuals Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments Represent the organization in public forums Design and execute communications materials Other duties as required What You Bring: 5+ years of experience in lobbying or government relations, public relations/affairs, journalism, advocacy Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Able to manage multiple tasks Able to work independently with minimal supervision Strong problem-solving and creative solution skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of state and federal lobbying laws Core Criteria Entrepreneurial Quality: Compelled to take creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company, starting a movement, or re-shaping the work of an existing organization). Demonstrates relentless and realistic how-to-thinking and passion for seeing their ideas come to life. Understanding and Belief in the Everyone a Changemaker: Understands and believes the Everyone a Changemaker vision at a gut level. To be able to innately ‘get' this, candidates should have a broad and inquisitive intellectual and a thinking pattern that connects the dots between historical trends and current social context. Emotional and Social Intelligence: Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second). Ethical Fiber: Exceptionally strong ethical behavior. Is self-reflective and has strong empathy skills. Trustworthy. Self-Definition: The person expects that changing the world in big ways and on a continental scale is what he/she will do in life. About Ashoka: Ashoka is the world's largest community of leading social entrepreneurs, having pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago. We support a robust network of more than 4,000 Ashoka Fellows in 90 countries who have successfully implemented systems-changing solutions to human and environmental problems globally. By learning from and collaborating with our Fellows and other social entrepreneurs, Ashoka identifies patterns and key levers to help society gain a new framework for living in the world as a changemaker. Our current work is centered around the "Everyone a Changemaker" (EACH) movement, which stems from our belief that everyone has the potential and responsibility to make positive change in an ever-changing world. We continue to grow a global movement of social entrepreneurship, recognizing that the rate of change is accelerating and our problems are growing faster than our solutions.

The Internal Audit (IA) and ERM department helps protect and enhance ACS's value by providing independent, objective assurance and risk-based insights that strengthen controls, improve operations, and support informed decision-making. Our work includes: (1) assessing and improving internal controls, governance, compliance, and operational efficiency; (2) identifying, evaluating, and monitoring key organizational risks to guide planning and response; (3) collaborating with teams to offer guidance on process improvements, risk mitigation, and project governance; and (4) delivering timely, focused audit results to drive accountability and continuous improvement. We are committed to fostering a culture of risk awareness, transparency, and ongoing improvement across ACS. Position Summary: The Internal Audit Intern will assist the internal audit and enterprise risk management team in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, assessing compliance with Society policies and regulations, and identifying potential risks by conducting data analysis, performing control testing, documenting findings, and proposing recommendations for improvement across various business functions. You will gain hands-on experience in the internal audit process while learning about governance and risk management practices. Key Responsibilities: Apply learned knowledge of accounting and auditing principles by performing or assisting in the planning and execution of compliance, financial, and operational audits of business operations for various ACS divisions. This includes an introduction into the following responsibilities, which will provide a learning experience into real-world internal audit functions: (1) Audit Planning and Execution: Assisting in developing audit plans, performing risk assessments, and executing audit procedures to test the effectiveness of internal controls across different departments. (2) Data Analysis: Gathering and analyzing data from various sources (systems, databases, documents) to identify trends and potential areas of concern. (3) Control Testing: Performing control testing procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls related to financial reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance. (4) Documentation: Maintaining detailed audit workpapers, documenting findings, and preparing clear and concise audit reports summarizing key observations and recommendations. (5) Compliance Review: Assisting in reviewing compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, identifying potential non-compliance issues and proposing corrective actions. (6) Stakeholder Communication: Interacting with various business unit personnel to gather information, explain audit procedures, and discuss findings. (7) Special Projects: Supporting special audit projects as assigned, including fraud investigations or process improvement initiatives. Education Requirements: The Ideal candidate will be a rising college senior or recent graduate Required Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a major in Accounting/Internal Audit Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. * This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. #LI-DNI

The Opportunity: This is a unique leadership opportunity to work at a globally recognized, social impact organization that is changing the world for good of all. The Controller at Ashoka, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has oversight responsibility, in partnership with the CFO, for accounting, finance, reporting, and financial compliance activities in the organization. The Controller will supervise the Accounting team at the organization level, regional finance managers (in partnership with regional managers), the Payroll Supervisor (in partnership with the Head of Talent), and an outsourced Finance/Accounting support team. They will work closely with their peers in Ashoka Finance and the senior leadership team, while assisting the CFO with financial operations. They will have functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable/grants administration, (with the Global Finance Capacity Strategist), payroll, and the Netsuite Analyst. They will also ensure the organization has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct clean audits. This role is central in our work to simplify finance and accounting procedures, continuously improving how the function supports program operations. The Global Finance Capacity Strategist, a peer to the Controller, will provide partnership for financial capacity building for teams at the country and regional levels. The person in this role will have the opportunity to create and maintain enduring partnerships with the CFO, senior leadership, and the Talent, Legal and Information Technology (IT) staff to enhance and better integrate Finance, HR, Legal and IT functions.What You'll Do: Finance and Accounting Leadership: Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements; apply reporting standards for nonprofit entities. Implement appropriate internal controls and mechanisms for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures, and ensure appropriate safeguarding of Organization assets and the proper recording of financial transactions. Coordinate all audit activity. Work with the Finance team's Head of Business Intelligence to consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports timely and accurately; clearly communicate financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of Ashoka's financial status. Review and approve payroll. Support the CFO in engaging the board's audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery. Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period. With the CFO, maintain and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including financial institutions, auditors, and large vendors. Establish and monitor implementation of finance policies, procedures and administrative systems to support finance/program operations. Evaluate and lead team to improve Team's application of the accounting ERP system (NetSuite); rollout the ERP system in other country offices as appropriate in coordination with regional and local finance managers. Team Leadership: Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals. Support development of a new role within the finance organization to focus on simplifying processes and financial training across the organization. Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment. Provide coaching to other staff while working collaboratively with them to define and find solutions to issues. Be willing to roll up sleeves in tackling issues including technical challenges. What You Bring: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) At least 5 years in a Controller or equivalent position Accounting experience in a not-for-profit organization, including grants accounting Public accounting experience will be a plus Experience managing and directing teams of finance and accounting professionals Strong knowledge and experience in ERP platform, preferably NetSuite Managing financial statements audits, organization's strategy, budget, and planning Strong ability to research technical GAAP topics and also implement rules as appropriate Appropriate balance of focus on simplification of processes and policies, while ensuring nuances are covered Willing and able to face unique challenges never experienced before Ability to work and collaborate with people in other teams who have no financial knowledge Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with smart, caring professionals who want to make a meaningful change in the world. Core Criteria: Entrepreneurial Quality: Compelled to take creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company, starting a movement, or re-shaping the work of an existing organization). Demonstrates relentless and realistic how-to-thinking and passion for seeing their ideas come to life. Understanding and Belief in the Everyone a Changemaker: Understands and believes the Everyone a Changemaker vision at a gut level. To be able to innately ‘get' this, candidates should have a broad and inquisitive intellectual and a thinking pattern that connects the dots between historical trends and current social context. Emotional and Social Intelligence: Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second). Ethical Fiber: Exceptionally strong ethical behavior. Is self-reflective and has strong empathy skills. Trustworthy. Self-Definition: The person expects that changing the world in big ways and on a continental scale is what he/she will do in life. About Ashoka: Ashoka is the world's largest community of leading social entrepreneurs, having pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago. We support a robust network of more than 4,000 Ashoka Fellows in 90 countries who have successfully implemented systems-changing solutions to human and environmental problems globally. By learning from and collaborating with our Fellows and other social entrepreneurs, Ashoka identifies patterns and key levers to help society gain a new framework for living in the world as a changemaker. Our current work is centered around the "Everyone a Changemaker" (EACH) movement, which stems from our belief that everyone has the potential and responsibility to make positive change in an ever-changing world. We continue to grow a global movement of social entrepreneurship, recognizing that the rate of change is accelerating and our problems are growing faster than our solutions.

Key Responsibilities: * Contribute to the development and implementation of investment strategies across all asset classes. * Source and lead due diligence processes for external investment managers across public and private markets; draft and present investment recommendations. * Monitor existing investments and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis; lead update meetings with external managers, and attend annual meetings. * Serve as the primary liaison to current and prospective investment managers; negotiate terms and coordinate with external service providers. * Participate in investment decision-making, including manager selection, rebalancing, and termination across asset classes. Support asset allocation reviews and risk management initiatives. * Coordinate legal due diligence and operational due diligence for prospective private investment funds. * Build and maintain strong relationships with external asset managers, vendors, legal counsel, peer investors, and other industry stakeholders. * Prepare and present materials to the Pensions and Investments Committee as needed. Manages ad hoc projects that aid in the management of the ACS investment portfolios, retirement plans, and debt financings. * Conduct in-depth research on investment managers, portfolios, and market trends. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience. Prior experience in investments and valuation, such as in investment banking, consulting, asset management, alternative investments, is a strong plus. * Progress toward the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is strongly preferred. * Demonstrated passion for investing and a strong understanding of institutional investment practices. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with statistical analysis and comfort working with data platforms such as Bloomberg. * Exceptional oral and written communication skills. * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. * Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work. * Willingness and ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team development. * Openness to adopting new technologies and evolving processes. * Genuine interest in the mission and values of the non-profit sector. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $125,000-$140,000 per year. ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.