Project Management/Program Development, Research and Information
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The American Chemistry Council (ACC), a national trade association representing the world’s leading chemical and plastics manufacturers, currently has an opportunity for a Managing Director for its Sustainability and Market Outreach Department. 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 leading and managing the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Responsible Care® program, the chemical industry’s world class environment, health and safety initiative. Working closely with the Executive Vice President and other members of ACC’s senior leadership team, this position will develop strategies to enhance the value of Responsible Care to ACC members and Responsible Care Partner companies and oversee the direction and execution of the key elements of the Responsible Care program (i.e., management systems certification, security, performance measures, and oversight functions). This position will support the ACC board of directors committee on Responsible Care, lead member company committees and workgroups and manage Responsible Care staff and consultants. The position reports directly to the Executive Vice President, Communications, Sustainability and Market Outreach.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, business or public policy related field; 15 years relevant professional level experience and experience or significant familiarity with industry environment, health and safety performance programs. Ability to design and implement strategy, direction and action plans, strong leadership, written and oral communications skills, as well as the ability to give internal and public presentations and knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes on both federal and state levels are a must. Corporate or trade association experience in a government-related industry and demonstrated knowledge of the chemical industry are preferred.
To learn more about ACC and the position, 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, to H_R@americanchemistry.com or fax to (202) 330 5563.
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Additional Salary Information: Annual merit increase, discretionary bonus, matching 401(k), profit sharing, medical and dental.
About American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $558 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation’s largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure.
