Sustainability Policy Coordinator
Supervisor: Senior Director, Sustainability
Classification: Exempt
Department: Policy Team
Location: Washington, DC (hybrid – 2x week in office). Some domestic travel, periodic international travel.
Basic Function
The primary objective of this position is to contribute to the association’s work on environmental sustainability, product safety, chemical management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues, including supporting AAFA’s Environmental Committee, AAFA’s Product Safety Council, and AAFA’s Social Responsibility Committee.
Specific Responsibilities
- Work with the Senior Director, Sustainability on a variety of association and government affairs and policy activities including researching and responding to member inquiries about relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, preparing materials, creating presentations, and developing talking points.
- Assist in tracking and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations.
- Attend and report on federal, state, and local hearings, agency meetings, and briefings.
- Represent the industry at events and bring feedback to the AAFA Policy Team.
- Draft of weekly committee notes, member tools and resources, articles, updates, and social media posts.
- Schedule meetings, lobby days, and member visits, taking minutes, and other assistance as required.
- Participate in lobbying activities associated with the Policy Team on all issues, as needed.
- Support AAFA Communications and Marketing department in developing and refining media-facing and consumer-facing talking points on issues related to sustainability and product safety.
- Collaborate with the AAFA Education and Programming department and Communications and Marketing department to assist with planning, execution, and success of the annual AAFA Product Safety and Compliance Seminar, the annual AAFA Traceability & Sustainability Conference, AAFA webinars, and other related AAFA events.
- Maintain a relentless focus on the needs of our membership.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS (Masters preferred).
- Familiarity with the United States federal government, including the Administration, agencies, and Congress.
- Familiarity with state legislatures and/or the European Union a plus.
- Strong analytical, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in public speaking and keen interest in public affairs.
- Ability to quickly understand, digest, and communicate complex policy concepts to AAFA colleagues, member company representatives, and policymaker audiences.
- Ability to take direction from multiple people across AAFA Policy Team.
- Excellent time management and logistics skills, including managing and prioritizing simultaneous activities, tasks, and deadlines.
- Work well under time pressures while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in utilizing relevant software programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Experience in industry a plus.
BENEFITS:
- Salary: $50,000 - $65,000, depending on experience and expertise
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(K) Plan with profit sharing
- Generous PTO and holiday time
- Hybrid position (position requires at least two days per week in office plus some travel, 5-10%)
Applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobapps@aafaglobal.org.
We encourage all candidates to apply to AAFA. AAFA is committed to diversity and inclusivity across all of our operations.