Regional Director, State Government Affairs

Organization: Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Position: Regional Director, State Government Affairs

Reports To: Vice President, Government Affairs

Location: Remote in West Region; candidates based in CA or WA preferred

Are you a government affairs leader with legislative or policy experience in CA, WA, OR, CO, and/or HI?

Come join the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), an organization representing the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry.  They are seeking a Regional Director of State Government Affairs to manage state legislative and regulatory issues in the West Region.  Candidates based in CA or WA are preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to represent PLASTICS in a high-profile position while building consensus amongst internal and external stakeholders for a forward-thinking nonprofit organization!  

PLASTICS offers:

• Remote work environment
• Unlimited paid time off
• Generous benefits package
• Work-life balance programs
• Free on-site fitness center & wellness programs

As the Regional Director of State Government Affairs, you will proactively work to influence elected officials and staff to advance the plastics public policy agenda by identifying legislative and government relations issues, opportunities, and priorities and collaborating with other entities to build areas of common interest.  Working in conjunction with the PLASTICS team, you will facilitate conversations between members and key policymakers across the region and build relationships to grow PLASTICS’ presence.  This position reports to the Vice President of Government Affairs.

How To Apply

• Bachelor’s degree in politics, government affairs, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related state legislature, government affairs, political campaigning, or coalition-building position for a trade association or lobbying firm
• Experience with regional legislative processes and policy landscapes in California, Oregon, Colorado, Hawaii, and Washington
• Government affairs experience in California is strongly preferred

How To Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17380150552370013318hbF

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.

PLASTICS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Salary Range: $121,000 - $151,000

About The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

PLASTICS is a purpose-driven organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain.  From the technological advancements it enables to the possibilities it creates, the organization is dedicated to helping members shape the future and make a positive impact every day.  PLASTICS is the only association that supports the entire plastics supply chain and has a track record of fostering collaboration between each segment of the industry, evolving right alongside the plastics industry as a whole.

Together, employees at PLASTICS shape the direction of the entire plastics industry and, as a job requirement, have some fun while doing so.  Employees have the opportunity to learn, develop, and impact both the industry and the association.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations.  Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.