The principal job responsibilities include key internal stakeholders (e.g., political mobilization, federal and state affairs) in the development and execution of advocacy campaigns.   The Senior Director will provide expertise to ensure communications programs are coordinated and consistent throughout various distribution points and audiences and geographies, and that strategic direction is met.  The position will also provide strategic and tactical input and support the Vice President Communications in providing leadership to the staff, external groups and other stakeholders for purposes of implementing the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) communications strategy. The position works closely with the Senior Director, Member Communications and Marketing and reports directly to the Vice President, Communications.  The position will also have responsibility for directing the development and deployment of strategic advocacy communications campaigns in consultation with key stakeholders; working with Vice President Communications to develop and manage ACC's press and media operations strategy; serving as a senior "on-record" representative for advocacy campaigns, including representing the ACC in public speaking engagements; managing the overall work activities of employees within the Advocacy Communications work unit, including establishing performance objectives, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating employee development; developing and maintaining strong working relationships with ACC staff, and member company representatives; assisting in speech writing, as needed; developing project budgets and managing expenditures within budget, as well as reviewing all contracts against budget and strategic objectives; assisting in the development of the annual Communications strategic business plan; and performing other related duties as assigned.  Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in communications or business-related field and at least 10 years communications or relevant experience; political or multi-state/district issues campaign experience; 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 for purposes of establishing a beneficial messaging framework, strategy, direction and action plans; and expertise as a senior-level leader with demonstrated skills in leading, coaching and mentoring staff.

To apply for these positions, please forward your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: H_R@americanchemistry.com or fax to (202) 330-5563.  You may also mail to: American Chemistry Council, Attn - HR, 700 Second Street NE, Washington, DC 20002.