The American Chemistry Council (ACC), a national trade association representing the world’s leading chemical and plastics manufacturers, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Director, Meetings and Conferences for its Membership, Meetings, and Governance division in Washington, DC.  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 overseeing the execution of all American Chemistry Council (ACC) executive level conferences and board-related events.  The position is further responsible for directing and overseeing ACC’s Conference Center and reports directly to the Vice President, Governance, Strategy and Corporate Secretary. 

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in related field and at least 12 years’ event management experience. Demonstrated experience in meeting and conference coordination and  management, strong written and oral communications skills, as well as the ability to give internal and public presentations, the ability to cultivate and manage high quality stakeholder relationships as well as the ability to build consensus, work in a team environment, and coordinate across multiple groups within a large organization, expertise as a leader with demonstrated skills in leading, coaching and mentoring staff, and the ability to travel domestically are required.

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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