Extended Producer Responsibility/Environmental Policy – Government Affairs

Summary

National manufacturing trade association seeks a person to work on environmental policy in an advocacy environment. Familiarity with federal and state regulatory and legislative processes is key. Knowledge of and experience with extended producer responsibility initiatives, as well as product stewardship, hazardous waste regulations, and sustainability issues as they relate to the manufacture, distribution, and end-of-life management of liquid and non-liquid formulated products.

Responsibilities will include expanding the coatings industry's paint stewardship program, PaintCare, by working to pass authorizing legislation in more states. PaintCare is committed to making it easy and convenient for households, businesses, and institutions to recycle postconsumer (leftover) paint in states with paint stewardship laws. A nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers, PaintCare sets up drop-off locations for leftover paint, arranges for recycling and proper disposal, and conducts public education. More than 50 million gallons of paint, stain, and varnish have been managed by PaintCare in 10 states and the District of Columbia. For additional information, visit www.paintcare.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @WeRecyclePaint.

**Skills & Requirements **

The ability to travel is required. Candidate should have 2 - 5 years' minimum experience. J.D. degree is a bonus but not required. Requisite knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state environmental and health regulations and communicate to non-lawyers is also essential. Requires experience with advocacy on local, state or federal level, including demonstrated ability to draft well organized, meaningful comment letters and testify accordingly before regulatory agencies or legislative bodies. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Government Affairs.

About American Coatings Association

ACA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. Through advocacy of the industry and its positions on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues at the federal, state and local levels, it acts as an effective ally ensuring that the industry is represented and fairly considered. The association focuses on advancements in science and technology through its technical conferences and journals and offers essential business information to members through its publications, surveys, and business programs.

Location

This position is located at ACA headquarters in Washington, DC and will operate within a hybrid work environment (working both onsite and remotely).

Employment, Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, regular position. Salary depends on experience; ACA provides generous benefits including 401(k) match, PTO, medical, dental, and life insurance, commuter benefits & wellness reimbursement, and professional development/training opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

ACA is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Contact Information

To apply for this position please visit https://american-coatings-association.breezy.hr/. Please submit your resume, a persuasive writing sample, and salary requirements through the online position listing.