Reports to: Director, Event Operations

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Location: Washington, DC | Hybrid

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), a Washington DC-based trade association, represents the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry. PLASTICS seeks an Event Planner s to provide logistical and planning support for internal and external in-person and virtual meetings and the tri-annual tradeshow. The Event Planner will be responsible for providing logistical and planning support for internal and external in-person and virtual meetings and the tri-annual tradeshow. The Event Planner will coordinate onsite events and provide facilities support. The Manager will also work closely with the Events & Marketing Team and internal stakeholders in all aspects of event planning and management. 

Responsibilities: Assist with the coordination of PLASTICS meetings and conferences, both in advance and on-site (whether virtual or in-person) by providing speaker management, operations and logistics management, digital program support, and supporting overall department operations. Responsible for all event deliverables from start to finish, including meeting financial targets, leading a team of stakeholders and tracking performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and timelines for events as assigned.

Operations & Logistics Management 

• Research and recommend hotels and venues for meetings and small special events. 
• Manage registration for events, coordinate with the Technology team as needed, provide updates on registration performance, provide registration-related customer service, and work with the accounting team on invoice requests, refunds, and similar financial matters. 
• Manage housing for events, as assigned, provide weekly updates on block performance, and ensure registration and housing lists are cross-matched and audited so as many attendees as possible are housed. 
• Manage meeting specifications, including room sets, food and beverage, audiovisual logistics, and speaker management for committee meetings and conferences with up to 250 people.  
• Collect, track, and manage staff travel information and coordinate staff housing with the hotel for events as assigned.  
• Research and coordinate various vendor services for meetings/conferences, including, but not limited to, transportation, catering, floral, signage, and shipping. 
• Manage event registration and mobile applications for events as assigned.  
• Onsite meeting preparation, including, but not limited to, badge printing, tent card printing, signage, packing, and shipping.  
• Work in partnership with the events and marketing team to track and manage event reports. 
• Manage and maintain Events and Marketing storage space and supply inventory. 
• Manage sponsorship fulfillment for all events including timelines, communications with sponsors, internal communications, deliverable fulfillment, and post-event reporting. 

Digital Program Operations 

• Support digital programs (virtual meetings and webinar-based events), including developing webinar registration sites, scheduling preparatory calls, developing comprehensive run of show documents, and post-event follow-up.  

Department Operations 

• Develop and maintain internal agendas and minutes for meetings. 
• Develop and maintain an industry events calendar. 
• Assist with post-meeting wrap-up, such as writing debrief notes, processing vendor invoices, uploading speaker presentations for attendee distribution, and tracking post-event historical information. 
• Provide administrative support, including filing documents in SharePoint, responding to telephone and email inquiries, developing PowerPoint slides and loops, developing Excel spreadsheets, managing and packing conference shipments and other projects as assigned. 

Education & Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, marketing, business, or a related field. 
• A minimum of two years experience in a related position involving in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings, events, or tradeshows. 
• Experience with or willingness to learn various media and audio-visual equipment, including event management software, Cvent preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  

• Knowledge of event operations and practices.  
• Written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders and audiences. 
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to prioritize and work on various projects simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.  
• Ability to work autonomously and collectively to build consensus. 
• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders. 
• An earnest work ethic and dedication to the collective success of the organization in service of our membership.  
• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and upload PLASTICS’ core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities.  
• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds.  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.  
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds. 
• Ability to travel (<30%).  

Interested? Please apply using the PLASTICS Job Form

About Us: 

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we 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 our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid time off and employees take personal time off at their own discretion.

PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law.

Reports to: Director, Public Affairs

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Location: Washington, DC | Hybrid

Salary: $67,000 - $84,000

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), a Washington DC based trade association represents the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry. PLASTICS seeks a Manager of Communications and Digital Production to manage the technical and digital production of materials in an effort to promote PLASTIC’s messaging, member engagement and public affairs strategies in tangent with Association communication goals and marketing efforts. The manager will enhance digital communications, including content for the PositivesofPlastics.com website, produce content for communications that promotes the positive attributes of plastic and the entire plastics industry and ensure the successful oversight of PLASTICS audio-visual studio needs.   

Responsibilities: 

• Management of online and live webinars with the Marketing team, including assisting with the reception of video and audio subjects. 
• Schedule meetings with recording subjects and PLASTICS members involved in audiovisual captures, management and scheduling of initial group pre-meetings and gatherings leading up to event capture. 
• Support of pre-recordings necessary for production to ensure top quality at live capture, including providing pre-briefing timelines and run of show documentation. 
• Management of all external media recordings through the Communications department for retrieval and cataloging of digital audio-visual captures and confidential oversight of ‘off the record’ recordings. 
• Contribute to the promotion for content such as 15-30 second spots, digital advertisements. 
• Creation of in-house audio and video for promotion across PLASTICS mediums. 
• Report on all PLASTICS-contracted software such as ‘gather’ and upkeep of billing and log-in records. 
• Oversight of the PLASTICS audiovisual studio – including but not limited to:  
  • weekly check-up for equipment wellness and efficiency of recording mechanisms. 
  • ensure a capable, successful technical production studio is ready for use at all times for the creation of digital products for Association promotion. 
  • management of current equipment and acknowledgement of updated tech needs, malfunctioning or outdated hardware and record keeping of responsible equipment disposal. 
  • containment of studio schedule and coordination of airtime with PLASTICS’ Executive Leadership, Marketing, and Communication team. 

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Education & Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.  
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a related position or in technical audiovisual field with a trade association, public relations agency, or similar industry. 
• Experience with digital creation, digital platforms, and promotional campaigns. 
• Experience working in production and successful management of audiovisual needs with previous organizations. 
• Applicable digital, communications or public affairs certifications. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  

• Knowledge of basic digital and marketing promotional principles as well as video/audio/visual production. 
• A generous sense of humor and openness to inclusive public relations, bipartisan understanding of broad messaging campaigns and a willingness to promote diverse ideas. 
• Written and verbal communications skills with diverse stakeholder audiences. 
• Polished presentation and customer service ability, specifically when interacting with association members, executives, and external stakeholders.  
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.  
• Ability to work autonomously and collectively to build consensus.  
• An earnest work ethic and dedication to collective success of the organization in service of our membership.   
• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds.   
• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold PLASTICS’ core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities.  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.   

Interested? Please apply using the PLASTICS Job Form

About Us: 

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we 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 our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid time off and employees take personal time off at their own discretion.

PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law.

Reports to: Director, Communications & Media

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Location: Washington, DC | Hybrid

Salary: $67,000 - $83,500

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), a Washington DC based trade association represents the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry. PLASTICS seeks a Manager of Communications and Media to develop public-facing editorial content suitable for public affairs, government affairs and association use and distribution through the PLASTICS’ team to an audience of media, policymakers, elected officials and the public. The Manager will focus on promoting the value of plastic as an essential material as well as illustrating the personal role of the people who work within the industry, those who innovate, create and provide a circular culture through materials and products that help people live healthier, safer and more economically sound lives, perpetuating a sustainable industry. The Manager role will be that of content creation as legislative/regulatory, economics, sustainability, etc., and will serve in a support capacity for writing, editing and proofreading such materials as needed for release to media and press.   

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain an engaging, relatable public-facing voice that professes industry priorities for the association. 
• Collect and manage all editorial content, including media mentions, for association and member use. 
• Produce quick-turnaround collateral as needed for Public and Government affairs teams. 
• Establish relationships with member companies, encouraging them to share the stories of their people with the association and for utilization in public-facing media production. 
• Serve as a liaison and department representative to member companies for press and media questions.  
• Create content that showcases professionals working in the plastics industry. 
• Identify and produce PLASTICS articles through collaboration with other publications, including state and federal level news. 
• Provide content for PLASTICS’ managed websites for industry, media, and policymaking audiences. 
• Create press releases and advisories for PLASTICS and work with member companies to develop press plans as needed. 
• Work with the Director, Communications & Media to respond directly to media and press inquiries. 
• Review content for PLASTICS executive level leadership and provide necessary editing, feedback and support. 
• Write and consult on advertising and any collateral materials produced for public consumption, which includes content intended for policy and government affairs meetings and events. 
• Serve as the point person for the communications and public affairs department to organize meetings and collaborative projects with other PLASTICS staff. 
• Work to develop additional promotion and amplification of programs on behalf of PLASTICS including Recycling is Real (RIR), Flexible Flim Recycling Alliance (FFRA), the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance (ARPBA), and Operation Clean Sweep (OCS). 
• Manage weekly appointments with PLASTICS leadership and other associations to promote plastics within external sustainability circles. 
• Attend external events to garner necessary information relevant to PLASTICS promotion of sustainability and circularity within the Washington area. 
• Work with Future Leaders of Plastics to promote the workforce in the plastic industry. 

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Education & Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.  
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a related position or in journalism, public relations, or communications with a trade association, public relations agency, or similar industry.   
• Experience with creating public affairs and political content. 
• Experience with or willingness to cultivate relationships with media and press communities and the Washington, DC communications community.  
• Experience with or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite, HubSpot, Canva, Bgov, PowerPoint, or Vimeo. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  

• Knowledge of digital promotion, social media digital collection processes. 
• Knowledge of the state and federal government and legislative processes. 
• Written and verbal communications skills with diverse stakeholder audiences.   
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.   
• Ability to work autonomously and collectively to build consensus.  
• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.  
• An earnest work ethic and dedication to collective success of the organization in service of our membership.   
• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds.   
• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold PLASTICS’ core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities.   
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Excel preferred.      

Interested? Please apply using the PLASTICS Job Form

About Us: 

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we 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 our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid time off and employees take personal time off at their own discretion.

PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law

Reports to: Senior Director, Sustainability & Packaging

FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

Location: Washington, DC | Hybrid

Salary: $50,000 - $67,000

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), a Washington DC based trade association represents the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry. PLASTICS seeks a Program Coordinator for Sustainability & Packaging to support the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA) initiatives and ensure the seamless execution of key programs. This individual will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to manage projects, provide administrative support, and track progress on strategic objectives.  

FFRA is a coalition committed to advancing the recycling of flexible films, reducing plastic waste, and creating a circular economy for flexible plastics. FFRA's objective is to drive collaboration across the value chain, policymakers, and communities to improve recycling infrastructure, expand consumer education, and develop innovative end markets for recycled materials.

Responsibilities: 

Program Coordination & Support  

• Support the execution of FFRA’s initiatives, including, but not limited to, store audit programs, consumer education campaigns, and supply chain pilots. 
• Facilitate and build relationships with members and collaborators in efforts to expand FFRA’s network 
• Maintain and update project trackers (Airtable), calendars, and documentation. 
• Assist in the coordination of events, meetings, and workshops with retailers, policymakers, and other stakeholders. 
• Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items. 
• Compile and analyze data from audits, recycling pilots, and consumer education programs. 
• Prepare reports to measure progress against FFRA’s strategic goals. 

Communications & Marketing 

• Coordinate with the Marketing, Communications, and Digital Design teams and external vendors to develop communications collateral, such as emails, blogs, brochures, and social media posts, in support of consumer education programs and stakeholder engagement. 
• Support the management of FFRA’s online presence via websites and social media channels. 
• Field and respond to inquiries that are received in the general FFRA inboxes, including validating data points. 

Member Development & Engagement  

• Provide staff support and assistance to facilitate outreach and recruitment of new members. 
• Work with PLASTICS team members to identify opportunities for outreach and recruitment. 
• Coordinate with the Finance and Accounting team to generate invoices and track payments for new members and to support annual and renewal outreach processes. 
• Maintain membership and committee records, distribution lists, etc. in the association management database (iMIS). 
• Manage recordkeeping and associated deliverables related to membership.  
• Support engagement with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to promote collaboration. 
• Respond to inquiries from members, partners, and the public regarding FFRA initiatives. 

Education & Experience: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role or related position in program coordination, project management, customer service industry or membership management; trade association experience preferred. 
• Experience with customer relationship management and marketing platforms (HubSpot preferred). 
• Experience with or willingness to learn an association management system (iMIS preferred). 
• Experience with or willingness to learn about program management, sustainability, and the plastics industry. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Familiarity with sustainability, recycling, or supply chain concepts or a willingness to learn and develop. 
• Written and verbal communications skills with diverse stakeholder audiences.   
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.    
• Ability to work autonomously and collectively to build consensus.   
• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.  
• An earnest work ethic and dedication to collective success of the organization in service of our membership.   
• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds.   
• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold PLASTICS’ core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities.   
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management, and data analysis applications, Excel required. 

Interested? Please apply using the PLASTICS Job Form

About Us: 

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we 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 our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid time off and employees take personal time off at their own discretion.

PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law

Reports to: Vice President, Government Affairs

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Location: Remote

Salary: $121,000 - $151,000

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), a Washington DC based trade association represents the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry. PLASTICS seeks a Regional Director to manage state legislative and regulatory issues in the West Region (ideally based in CA or WA). The Regional Director works directly with the Vice President of Government Affairs in proactively influencing elected officials and staff to advance the plastics public policy agenda. The Director identifies legislative and government relations issues, opportunities, priorities, and collaborates with other entities to build areas of common interest. Working in conjunction with the PLASTICS team, the Regional Director will facilitate conversations between members and key policymakers across the region and build relationships to grow PLASTICS’ presence.

Responsibilities: 

•       Tracks legislation, public policy, and regulatory issues at the state level.
•       Meets with elected officials and staff on industry positions regarding key legislative and regulatory issues.
•       Draft public testimony, letters, issue papers relevant to industry.
•       Testifies before elected and appointed bodies on industry positions as directed.
•       Composes correspondence for PLASTICS on legislative and regulatory proposals.
•       Attend regional meetings as necessary to ensure PLASTICS presence in covered states.
•       Engages effectively with relevant policy groups and coalitions working on policy priorities of mutual concern.
•       Works with and directs contract lobbyists in various states.
•       Builds, maintains, and enhances effective relationships with key elected officials and relevant staff to advance industry priorities.
•       Execute facility tour visits for policymakers to provide firsthand insight into member operations.
•       Plan and organize advocacy events to facilitate face-to-face interactions between members and elected officials.
•       Liaise with other PLASTICS staff and committee on state government affairs needs, including issue summaries, presentations, and inquiries about policy positions.
•       Manages related and other duties as assigned in support of department and business needs.

Education & Experience: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in politics, government affairs, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a related state legislature, government affairs, political campaigning, or coalition building position for a trade association or lobbying firm.
• Government affairs experience in California is highly preferred.
• Experience with regional legislative processes and policy landscapes at the state level in California, Oregon, Colorado, Hawaii, and Washington.
• Experience in the plastics industry preferred.
• Experience cultivating relationships with key elected officials and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Understanding of the state regulation and the legislative process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including presentation skills with diverse stakeholder audience.
• Ability to communicate in-depth issues with industry groups, policy makers, and other opinion leaders and the public.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and excellent analytical, strategic, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work well autonomously and collectively to build consensus amongst internal and external stakeholders.
• An earnest work ethic and dedication to collective success of the organization in service of our membership.
• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold PLASTICS’ core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel (<30%). 

Interested? Please apply here

About Us: 

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we 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 our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid time off and employees take personal time off at their own discretion.

PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law.