Manager, Responsible Care® and Program Communications

American Chemistry Council

Washington, District of Columbia

Date Posted August 13, 2025
Industry Public Relations, Trade Publications
Specialty Politics
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Telecommute? Hybrid
Job Status Full-time
Salary $75,600.00 To $90,720.00

Description:

The American Chemistry Council (ACC), a national trade association representing the world’s leading chemical and plastics manufacturers, currently has an opportunity for a Manager, Responsible Care® and Corporate Responsibility for its Communications division in Washington, DC.  ACC represents its members on public policy issues; coordinates the industry’s research and testing programs; and administers Responsible Care®, the industry’s environment, health, safety and security performance improvement initiative. 

The position is responsible for supporting and enhancing strategic communications, media outreach and stakeholder education for the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The position will focus on communications initiatives which emphasize advancing awareness of Responsible Care®, the chemical industry’s leading safety and sustainability initiative, and other Corporate Responsibility (CR) programs. This includes communications support and media outreach for chemical industry programs on safety, environmental stewardship, workforce development, environmental justice, and community engagement, among other issue areas. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field, and at least three years of experience in communications or relevant field. Strong written and oral communications skills, including the ability to write quickly, creatively and communicate technical information; experience in developing media relationships; the ability to process technical and abstract verbal and written information as well as the ability to work independently on a variety of projects with competing tasks/priorities; and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and internet research skills are a must.

To learn more about us, visit our web site at www.americanchemistry.com.  ACC offers a salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.  Hybrid work schedule: Remote Monday and Friday, in office Tuesday – Thursday in our DC office, 700 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. If you meet the qualifications, please forward your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements.

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