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Posted: 05-Sep-25
Location: Arlington, VA
Type: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Coordinator, Government Affairs, will support the ACD Government Affairs team in their advocacy efforts on behalf of ACD members. Key duties include coordinating with ACD’s policy committees, preparing PowerPoint presentations and updates, managing weekly newsletters, and tracking legislation, rulemakings, meetings, and events. They will assist with the annual Fly-In and regulatory workshop logistics, support ACD’s Political Action Committee, and handle certain administrative tasks. With assistance from the Government Affairs Department, this role will also serve as the primary staff member responsible for executing policy-related webinars and online training in collaboration with the Manager of Marketing and Education Services. Additionally, the coordinator will assist other Government Affairs team members with research, writing issue papers, planning, and executing facility tours with Members of Congress.
The Government Affairs Coordinator reports to senior members of the Government Affairs Department.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and organizes, with help from the Government Affairs team, the yearly ACD Washington Fly-In, annual workshops, and ongoing online training/webinars.
- Creates content for ACD’s advocacy website
- Prepares reports for ACD publications.
- Creates PowerPoint presentations and supporting materials for ACD meetings.
- Acts as the department’s project manager
- Collaborates with the Education, Membership, and Communications departments to create content for ACD’s advocacy website, social media, and various materials.
- Supports ACD Responsible Distribution PAC development and activities.
Provides administrative assistance to ACD’s policy committees
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 1-3 years relevant experience working with government relations functions
- Proactive problem-solver with excellent project management skills and forethought
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding organizational and follow-through abilities
- Team player who supports co-workers
- Ability to learn complex legislative and regulatory issues
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications
Total compensation for this position is market-driven and includes direct salary and comprehensive employee benefits. Qualified, interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to bcallahan@acd-chem.com with “Coordinator Position” in the subject line.