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The American Chemistry Council (ACC), a national trade association representing the world’s leading chemical and plastics manufacturers, currently has an opportunity for Coordinator for its Chemical Products and Technology division.  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 designated staff with administrative, financial management and planning services provided to groups within the Chemical Products and Technology (CPT) division.  This includes handling meeting logistics, tracking budgets, managing contracts and payments, conducting research, responding to inquiries, preparing documents, and maintaining electronic and paper-based files.  This position also directly supports select CPT groups and overall CPT operations, including management of assigned task groups, projects, websites, systems, and operations. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Chemical Products and Technology.

Requirements include an associate’s degree and at least two years’ general office experience. Demonstrated accounting and budget experience, strong written and oral communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access as well as SharePoint and other extranet platforms, and experience designing and managing webinars are a must. Bachelor’s degree, trade association and/or public policy experience and demonstrated knowledge of chemical or related industry are preferred.

To learn more about us, visit our web site at www.americanchemistry.com.  ACC offers a salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.  If you meet the qualifications, please forward your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements.

About American Chemistry Council

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $558 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation’s largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure.

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