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The American Chemistry Council (ACC), a national trade association representing the world’s leading chemical and plastics manufacturers, currently has an opportunity for Product Advocacy Manager for its Plastics division.  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. 

This position is responsible for staffing groups and implementing advocacy and product stewardship strategies that advance positive science-based positions for the polyurethanes and polycarbonate/BPA industries. This includes the day-to-day management of member groups charged with product stewardship, advocacy and outreach on environment, health, and safety issues. The position is also responsible for collaborating with related industry groups within each value chain, related internal stakeholders, as well as a wide variety of allied organizations and government representatives. This position reports to the Senior Director, Product Advocacy Team.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant work environment, such as an industrial product safety, regulatory, trade association or government relations environment. An energetic, self-starter with the ability to work independently on a variety of projects and prioritize multiple issues, projects, and information requests, excellent writing skills and working knowledge of environment, health and safety regulations and statutes as well as the legislative and regulatory processes on both the federal and state levels are a must. Master’s degree in a degree in a related environment, health, and safety field and experience in the chemical, polyurethane, construction, or related industry are preferred.

To learn more about us, visit our web site at www.americanchemistry.com.  ACC offers a salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.  If you meet the qualifications, please forward your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements.