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Director, Member Communications |
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Position Summary
The position is responsible for
assisting in maintaining the membership ranks of the American Chemistry Council
(ACC), and enhancing advocacy through recruitment of new members - focusing on
small and medium-size members The
position works closely with the Corporate Secretary's office and reports directly
to the Senior Director, Member Communications and Marketing.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities
Assists in the
development of outreach strategies and materials aimed at attracting new
members and maintaining positive relations with current members.
Manages
development and dissemination of daily membership newsletter, weekly report to
member company executives, ACC's annual report, quarterly magazine, and various
recruitment materials.
Edits Board of
Director and member presentations.
Develops and
maintains an up-to-date membership directory.
Manages updated
list maintenance and development for purposes of ensuring the appropriate team
members receive communications information.
Recommends
strategies for optimizing utilization of ACC's existing database for
e-marketing purposes.
Maintains key
relationships with communications professionals at member companies and, along
with the Senior Director, collaborates with the advocacy unit to activate those
professionals on behalf of ACC's advocacy goals.
Helps to write
and develop message points for member companies on various timely topics. May
be responsible for some speech writing, as needed.
Anticipates
member needs in advance and provides communications services and tools, as
needed.
Assists
in the administration of member Communications Team and Board Communications
Committee, including keeping group members apprised of campaign activities by
developing regular progress reports and circulating information with members.
Performs other
related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's
degree in communications, journalism or related field.
Seven years of
relevant professional experience.
Two years
experience in political or policy advocacy organization is preferred.
Expertise in
digital public affairs is preferred.
Strong written
and oral communications skills, as well as the ability to give internal and
public presentations.
Ability to
process technical and abstract verbal and written information to establish
beneficial online messaging framework and action plans.
Ability to work
independently on a variety of projects with competing tasks/priorities.
Knowledge of
Microsoft Office tools and internet research skills.
Resumes should be sent to H_R@americanchemistry.com
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 07/06/10
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