Chief People Officer

Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) combines rigorous science and effective advocacy to address our planet’s most pressing problems. In the current political climate— where science, facts, evidence and expertise are regularly under attack—UCS is a driving and thriving nonpartisan force for progress.

Never has the planet needed the science and advocacy of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) more than now. UCS is a growing, significant force for progress on the world’s most pressing problems. UCS fights scientific disinformation, defends science, and develops solutions for challenges from climate change to nuclear weapons. It mobilizes over 500,000 supporters to advocate for changes in government policies and corporate practices.

This is a time of transformation at UCS. As UCS has taken on the growing and intersectional challenges of climate change, racial justice, and protecting the integrity of science in policy-making that guards people’s lives and communities, its staff size and revenues have quadrupled. UCS is now a $41 million nonprofit with 230 staff, and committed to racial, gender, and functional diversity across the organization. 

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will build and lead a forward-looking, high-impact human resource function. The CPO position, newly created, will address all aspects of human capital strategy and operations including equity and inclusion, talent development, employee relations, culture-building, innovation, and alignment with UCS’ mission and direction. As a member of the UCS Management Team and staff, the CPO will provide vision, HR expertise, and leadership to foster a positive, fully-inclusive, high-achieving, equitable, anti-racist workplace.

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will be a proven leader of human resources with extensive, broad, and relevant experience. The CPO will have a record of success advancing racial equity and inclusion in contexts of organizational growth and transformation. The CPO will have expertise working with a unionized workforce, and with developing a trusted, highly-valued HR team. The CPO will be an exceptional relationship-builder who is inspiring, trustworthy, and collaborative.

The CPO will understand and have passion for UCS’ science-based advocacy mission and distinctiveness. The CPO will report to Executive Director Kathleen Rest and serve on the UCS Management Team, as well as the broader organizational Leadership Team. 

A full Leadership Profile is located at: https://boardwalkconsulting.com/jobs/chief-people-officer/.

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