Plastics Sustainability Programs Coordinator

American-Chemistry-Coun; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The American-Chemistry-Coun in Washington, DC is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to support the Plastics Division’s Packaging Team. You will assist with office procedures, process contracts and invoices, plan meetings, and coordinate staff- and member-facing communications, including social media, while supporting policy and advocacy projects.

Reporting to the Director, Plastics Sustainability Policy, you will help manage budgets, track expenses, liaise with vendors, prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Two years related experience with business, trade, government, political or policy advocacy organization.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently on a variety of projects and prioritize multiple issues, projects, and information requests.
• Interest in sustainability and the environment, with a desire to grow and learn.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience with Internet research tools and social media.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to work effectively in Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Responsibilities

• Organize team documents, plan meetings, track budgets, process contracts and invoices.
• Coordinate staff- and member-facing communications and outreach materials.
• Monitor budgets and maintain contract files in liaison with Finance.
• Liaise with vendors regarding contract scope and payment schedules.
• Coordinate newsletters and member communications for advocacy and policy activities.
• Prepare presentations, reports, spreadsheets and briefing materials for meetings.
• Schedule Packaging Team meetings and assist with travel coordination.
• Support policy or research projects as available.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Social media

Microsoft Office

Research tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

The American-Chemistry-Coun in Washington, DC is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to support the Plastics Division’s Packaging Team. You will assist with office procedures, process contracts and invoices, plan meetings, and coordinate staff- and member-facing communications, including social media, while supporting policy and advocacy projects.

Reporting to the Director, Plastics Sustainability Policy, you will help manage budgets, track expenses, liaise with vendors, prepare