Associate Director, Plastic Building & Construction Programs

American Chemistry Coun•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for program management and coordination supporting the execution of Building & Construction (B&C) team programs and activities. The position is further responsible for coordinating and delivering a wide range of member-driven initiatives across advocacy, technical programs, and industry engagement. This position will also lead program coordination and management for North American Modern Building Alliance, including its annual symposium, and will support the activities of the Foam Sheathing Committee. The position reports directly to the Director, Plastic Building and Construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
5 years of relevant experience in program management or project coordination, preferably in a trade association, nonprofit, or similar member-driven environment
Experience supporting policy, regulatory, or advocacy-related initiatives
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex coordination and competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting presentations, meeting materials, and summaries
Ability to quickly learn complex regulatory and policy issues
Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and external stakeholders
Ability to travel, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working on challenging issues with diverse stakeholders
Experience working in a trade association or membership-based organization
Experience supporting committees, boards, or multi-stakeholder working groups
Experience planning or supporting conferences, events, or large-scale programs
An interest in sustainability, energy efficiency, and building construction

Responsibilities

Leads the delivery of programs and activities under North American Modern Building Alliance, including its annual Building Fire Safety Symposium, and manages the planning and execution of the Symposium and related program deliverables, including organization, materials development, and stakeholder coordination.
Working closely with the Director, Plastic Building and Construction, manages day-to-day operations, coordinates internal and external processes, and supports the development and delivery of program materials and communications.
Directs and manages assigned member committees, subcommittees, and working groups, ensuring effective agenda-setting, consensus-building, and timely decision-making.
Supports the day-to-day operations of B&C programs and initiatives, including the Foam Sheathing Committee, by coordinating and executing meetings and committee activities, including scheduling, agenda development, preparation and distribution of materials, and drafting meeting minutes.
Drafts, formats, and manages presentations, reports, summaries, and member communications for B&C programs and initiatives.
Manages external consultants and vendors, including scopes of work, deliverables, budgets, and performance for assigned portfolio.
Manages invoicing coordination and support financial tracking and reporting for B&C programs, including expense monitoring and documentation.
Tracks program activities, timelines, deliverables, and key milestones to ensure B&C initiatives remain organized and on schedule.
Maintains and updates program records and systems, including member rosters, contact lists, committee lists, and internal tracking tools.
Coordinates with internal teams and external stakeholders to support execution of advocacy, technical, and member-driven initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.