EWG Verified Director, Criteria and Standards

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to lead healthier lives in healthier environments.

With a focus on leveraging innovative science to reach a broad audience, EWG operates through research, online databases, advocacy, and consumer guides.

At the core of our mission is the belief that everyone deserves access to clean water, healthy food, and products free from harmful chemicals.

EWG is seeking to hire a EWG Verified Director, Criteria and Standards to join our science team. The EWG Verified Director, Criteria and Standards will lead EWG’s fast growing certification program, EWG VERIFIED™ program.

EWG VERIFIED™ is a licensing program that assesses and identifies products that meet EWG VERIFIED™ criteria, our highest standard for transparency, health, and safety.

The EWG Verified Director, Criteria and Standards will play a pivotal role in leading and expanding EWG’s rapidly growing EWG VERIFIED™ program.

This program, designed to identify and certify products that meet our highest standards for transparency, health, and safety, aims to drive companies toward creating healthier, safer consumer goods.

Responsibilities : Lead the EWG VERIFIED science program, overseeing all technical aspects, including program monitoring, expansion, and performance metrics.

Manage a team responsible for collecting and updating product information, maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and developing protocols for enhanced efficiency.

Oversee the end-to-end experience of the EWG VERIFIED science program, including communication with brands and suppliers, screening and validating data submitted by companies, identifying gaps in submissions, and uploading relevant data to designated platforms.

Collaborate with other EWG experts to co-lead research, development, engagement, and communication initiatives aligned with program goals.

Ensure compliance with EWG’s databases and verification program standards, maintaining a high level of accuracy and integrity in all program activities.

Manage client timelines and deliverables, providing exceptional service and support throughout the verification process.

Stay up to date on the latest trends in science and consumer interests in the healthy living space. Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Chemistry, Public Health, or related disciplines.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program management, preferably in a scientific or environmental health role. Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in managing teams and driving performance.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders including brands, suppliers, and internal teams.

Proficiency in data management and analysis, with experience using relevant tools and software. Passion for environmental health and consumer advocacy, with a commitment to advancing EWG’s mission.

Prior experience with consumer products and their ingredients is a plus. Location : Washington, D.C. office. Compensation : Annual salary range of $115,000- $130,000.

Salary is commensurate with experience. EWG offers fully paid, excellent health care, paid parental leave and a tax-deferred 403(b) plan, including matched contributions.

It’s a casual, growing office with dozens of engaging co-workers. EWG’s commitment to diversity and inclusion : EWG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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