Director, Advocacy Communications

The American Chemistry Council (ACC), a national trade association representing the world’s leading chemical and plastics manufacturers, currently has an opportunity for a Director, Advocacy Communications for its Communications division in Washington, DC. ACC represents its members on public policy issues; coordinates the industry’s research and testing programs; and administers Responsible Care®, the industry’s environment, health, safety and security performance improvement initiative. 

The position is responsible for serving as an American Chemistry Council (ACC) direct contact and spokesperson – both proactively and reactively – to DC, national and trade media outlets on assigned priority issues of the organization as well as designing and executing strategic advocacy communications plans, strategies, and campaigns. This position is responsible for developing and producing integrated, advocacy messages and platforms targeting policymakers, staff, regulators and the public for purposes of impacting advocacy audiences to advance ACC’s priority issues. That includes cultivating and maintaining relationships with national and trade media and teaming with internal resources to develop public affairs and media plans and strategies, pitch compelling story ideas, and generate coverage of key issues. The position serves in an “on-the-record” capacity, as needed, and reports directly to the Senior Director, Advocacy Communications.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field and at least eight years of experience in public policy, issue advocacy, political campaigns, media relations, relevant field. Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, as well as the ability to give internal and public presentations; the ability to process technical and abstract verbal and written information to establish beneficial messaging framework and action plans. Capitol Hill or Federal Agency communications experience, advocacy, public affairs, Capitol Hill communications or related experiences and advocacy related experience are a plus.

Salary Range: $116,625.00 To $139,950.00 annually.

To learn more about us, visit our web site at www.americanchemistry.com. ACC offers a salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits. Hybrid work schedule: Remote Monday and Friday, in office Tuesday – Thursday in our DC office, 700 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. If you meet the qualifications, please forward your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements.