Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Environmental Management Program Officer

Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environment, health and safety or related field
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in environment, health and safety programs
  • Expertise in hazardous material recognition, evaluation, and control
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations
  • Proficient in program development, communication, and project management
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders
  • Experience with EHS database systems is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on environmental regulations and best practices
  • Support the Associate Director with program management tasks
  • Assist in technical support across all EHS program areas
  • Participate in on-call rotational system for emergency EHS responses
  • Develop and implement robust EHS programs and initiatives
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops for staff on EHS matters
  • Ensure compliance with numerous environmental and safety regulations

Benefits

  • Participation in a structured on-call rotation for emergency support
  • Flexible working schedule post-initial on-site requirements
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement with a diverse team in environmental health and safety programs
  • Supportive environment for strategic thinking and project prioritization
Full Job Description
Posting Description
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OFFICER (EMP), Environment, Health & Safety Office (EHS), provides expert advice to support Institute academic and business objectives considering environmental regulations, occupational health laws, federal and state regulations, and best practices; provides technical support to all EHS program areas and assists the Associate Director in program management.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelors degree in an environment, health and safety related discipline; a minimum of four years of relevant experience in environment, health and safety programs and recognition, evaluation and control of hazardous materials and conditions, and physical agents; expertise in environment, health and safety with a working knowledge of regulations specific to federal, state, local and consensus standards including specific expertise in at least some and a general knowledge of most of the following: NRC, OSHA, US EPA, DOT, Massachusetts DPH and MassDEP, Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulations, Massachusetts Building Code, NFPA Codes, OSHA Regulations, NIH and CDC Guidelines, Federal Select Agent and Toxin regulations, and Cambridge Municipal Code; ability to develop and implement EHS programs; effective communication, active listening, computer and database skills; ability to influence and collaborate with others and manage and prioritize multiple projects; bias for action; strategic thinking; and organizational and cultural awareness. PREFERRED : Experience with environmental regulations as issued by US EPA, MassDEP; masters degree; or certification in EHS discipline, such as CHMM.

Will participate in on-call rotational system providing routine and off-hours support when necessary to resolve emergency EHS issues and serve as specialist to emergency response groups.

First 6 months are in person 5 days/week. The EMP program works on site 2 days/week and additional days as needed for meetings and projects.

9/28/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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