Executive Director, Packaging Policy & Industry Leadership

IOPP Golden Gate Chapter; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Health benefits (CareFirst)

Parental leave

Dental & vision insurance

Job summary

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is seeking an Executive Director, Packaging to lead issue advocacy and projects for paper-based packaging. You will cultivate relationships with industry leaders and other associations, set priorities, and guide policy, programs and committees supporting AF&PA packaging work.

You will direct staff across sectors, coordinate with Government Affairs, and lead budgets, with travel up to 20% for domestic and occasional Canada trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business or communications preferred.
• Ten or more years in a related field or association experience.
• Understanding of the paper industry, manufacturing sector and market dynamics.
• Experience managing multiple projects and leading teams.
• Experience writing and presenting to varied audiences.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and drive strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date information on issues affecting the packaging sector.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize issues and integrate solutions into policy work.
• Collaborate across AF&PA with leadership and cross-sector teams.
• Provide thought leadership on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
• Serve as staff executive for multiple paper-product groups and committees.
• Create timely information for members, staff and policymakers.
• Support membership recruitment and retention for packaging sectors.
• Represent AF&PA with allied organizations and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Public policy

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is seeking an Executive Director, Packaging to lead issue advocacy and projects for paper-based packaging. You will cultivate relationships with industry leaders and other associations, set priorities, and guide policy, programs and committees supporting AF&PA packaging work.

You will direct staff across sectors, coordinate with Government Affairs, and lead budgets, with travel up to 20% for domestic and occasional Canada trips.