Vice President, Government Affairs

College of Charleston • Washington, DC, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Organization: Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Position: Vice President, Government Affairs

Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer

Location: Washington, DC/Hybrid

Are you a passionate and dedicated government affairs leader with lobbying and trade association experience? Come join the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), an organization representing the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry. They are seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs to lead PLASTICS’ federal, state, and regulatory affairs and programs associated with their advocacy efforts.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead advocacy efforts for a forward-thinking nonprofit organization!

PLASTICS offers:

Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office)
Unlimited paid time off
Generous benefits package
Work-life balance programs
Free on-site fitness center & wellness programs

As the VP of Government Affairs, you will develop a comprehensive strategy and approach to address the legislative and regulatory issues and concerns of the plastics industry while continually striving to increase the involvement and awareness of PLASTICS and its members. You will serve as the primary advisor and staff executive to the Political Action Committee (PAC) and industry councils and be a member of the Executive Leadership Team. This position reports to the President & CEO.

Qualified candidates offer:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field
10 years of experience in federal and state government affairs
5 years of people management and leadership experience
Trade association experience required; plastics industry, manufacturing industry, and media relations experience preferred
Expert knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes, the role of lobbying and grassroots mobilization, and federal compliance for political action committees
Existing relationships with legislators and regulators and key manufacturing organizations

How To Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17259148068490013318yPa

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs @cessnasearch.com.

PLASTICS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $235,000 - $309,000

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