Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs

Company: American Chemistry Coun
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary This position is responsible for coordinating the Plastics Division’s outreach activities, team meetings, member newsletter, and other communications. The position is also responsible for managing administrative office procedures and workflow by initiating contracts, processing invoices and tracking team budgets, and reports directly to the Senior Director, Public Affairs and Communications. Major Duties and Responsibilities Supports the management and oversight of budget and accounting, including processing of check requisitions/invoices, monitoring budget and accounting statements, maintaining contract files, tracking subscriptions and memberships, and serves as liaison to the Finance and Accounting department. Drafts summaries for and clears Division newsletters, assists with social media and supports other communications activities.Monitors digital and social media activity on key plastics issues and assists in drafting and clearing responses.Serves as the point of contact with vendors, subscriptions, and organizations we support to determine contract scope, payment schedule, gift letters, and contract tracking and deliverables. Monitors expense and revenue reports to ensure money is committed and disbursed in accordance with budget.Maintains current membership information, updates the Division’s membership directory, conducts member surveys, and prepares and transmits correspondence, agendas, meeting records and briefing materials for meetings.Prepares presentations, reports, spreadsheets and documents using a variety of computer applications.Drafts, finalizes, copies and distributes materials for approvals, mailings, and presentations, as needed.Provides administrative support as well as coordinates travel arrangements for assigned staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements Required Associate degree or equivalent experience.Two years’ experience with general office procedures/management and standard business practices.Excellent writing skills.Experience with Internet research tools and social media.Ability to prioritize issues, projects, tasks, and information requests.Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and use appropriate judgment in evaluating such situations and issues.Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to work effectively in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Preferred Bachelor’s degree.Communications, public affairs, advocacy, and/or trade association experience. ACC Benefits ACC offers medical, dental, vision as well as a 401(k) matching contribution up to 6% of eligible compensation and an automatic 6% contribution of eligible compensation to the Profit-Sharing Plan, both vested immediately at 100%. Staff enjoys a hybrid work schedule and is eligible for performance-based merit increases and discretionary bonus programs as well as access to a no cost onsite fitness center. Compensation details: 52650-63180 Yearly Salary PI76a9d8e70742-25448-39405284

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