Position SummaryThe position is responsible for implementing the day-to-day activities of the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) political grassroots program, including state legislative and regulatory tracking of various issues impacting member companies. The position is also responsible for monitoring state legislative and regulatory agency activities, developing advocacy materials for grassroots and lobbying efforts, interacting with contract lobbyists and consultants as well as representing the ACC before legislative and regulatory negotiations. The position requires routine travel throughout the Southeastern region. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Southern Region.
Major Duties and Responsibilities- Maintains and improves the current advocacy tracking website as well as identifies potential tools to enhance overall online state advocacy efforts.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the grassroots program, including websites, in coordination with State and Federal Affairs staff.
- Coordinates and works with ACC's communications staff to develop and prepare various materials for members and external audiences.
- Communicates frequently with the State Affairs staff, ACC issue managers and teams to ensure the accuracy of information on legislative tracking platforms.
- Identifies and writes articles/stories on state legislative, regulatory and/or political news as well as copy writes and edits newsletter content, as necessary.
- Monitors the activities of public policy groups, industry trade associations and other advocacy groups for purposes of ensuring ACC's ability to defend issues/positions or participation in meetings.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with ACC staff, member company representatives, and various consultants/vendors.
- Engages in direct advocacy activities, including lobbying state-wide officials, legislators and regulators.
- Works with allied trade groups and other relevant stakeholders in developing coalitions to support advocacy efforts.
- Ensures all lobbying and campaign filings, registrations and related expenses are in full compliance with state and/or local laws.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/RequirementsRequired
- Bachelor's degree political science, public relations, communications, marketing or related field.
- Three years' relevant experience.
- Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes on a state level.
- Experience in campaign, grassroots organizing, official governmental work, or lobbying.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks, and information/requests.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with internet applications, including website management.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Ability to travel, as needed, within the United States.
Preferred
- State government relations, legislative, communications and/or monitoring experience.
- Public speaking experience.
- Corporate or trade association experience and/or legislative staff experience.
- Experience working with databases and use of artificial intelligence tools.
ACC offers medical, dental, vision as well as 401(k) matching contribution up to 6% and a 6% contribution to the Profit-Sharing Plan, both vested immediately at 100%. Additionally, employees have access to a no cost onsite fitness center and subsidized yoga classes as well as eligibility for performance-based merit increases and discretionary bonus program.
