Policy Manager, Packaging & Sustainability
- Job Title
- Policy Manager, Packaging & Sustainability
- Job ID
- 27754044
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Location
- Arlington, VA, 22209 Hybrid
- Other Location
- Description
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Position Overview: The Policy Manager, Packaging & Sustainability is responsible for generating insights and engaging with member businesses in impactful ways that support and expand the reach of Consumer Brands’ packaging sustainability program. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Packaging & Sustainability, the Policy Manager will monitor developing policy and regulations and identify opportunities to shape and enhance the program’s effectiveness.
Key areas of responsibility:
Member Engagement
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Coordinate frequent touch campaigns to engage member businesses in key issues and build support for Consumer Brands’ packaging sustainability activities.
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Provide research, data and issue-related information to staff, members, and other internal/external stakeholders.
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Draft packaging & sustainability narratives such as talking points and position papers,
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Facilitate packaging sustainability program meetings and solicit member company feedback, ensuring participation through structured agenda-setting and programmatic refinements.
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Serve as a direct point of contact for member inquiries about packaging & sustainability legislation, regulations, and Association strategy.
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Provide policy analysis and evaluations of packaging & sustainability advocacy developments to member companies.
Monitoring Policy and Industry Issues
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Monitor and assess federal and state legislation, regulation, emerging policies and issues that impact CPG packaging sustainability initiatives.
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Become an industry packaging sustainability expert, tracking and updating the association on the most important issues for the CPG industry in this area.
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Draft compelling external and internal narratives that speak to Consumer Brands’ policy objectives and formal comments, including responses to environmental agencies and legislators
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Analyze sustainability metrics, industry achievements, innovation and industry progress reporting data.
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Use data insights to identify opportunity for additional sustainability tools or services.
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Represent the Association and its positions in communications to federal and state regulators and legislators.
Stakeholder Management
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Represent the association and its policy positions at industry meetings and events
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Collaborate with coalition partners, attending public facing events and conferences.
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Draft correspondence and prepare other materials to articulate the organization’s position to stakeholders, including storytelling of industry progress and achievements
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Develop relationships with key stakeholders such as Producer Responsibility Organizations and industry trade association allies to support advocacy and information
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Serve as a staff resource, including for industry insights and research.
Experience & Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in environmental sustainability, environmental science, public policy, communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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2-5 years of professional experience.
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Demonstrated interest in sustainability, especially as they relate to public policy.
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Advocacy or public affairs campaign experience preferred.
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Experience engaging with regulatory agencies preferred, including tracking regulatory process developments and drafting formal comments.
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Demonstrated experience in a member/stakeholder/client based organization, including Congressional office experience, preferred.
Skills:
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Advanced proficiency in Office 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Passion for sustainability and business’ role in solutions
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Excellent written communication skills
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Solid interpersonal skills
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Excellent customer service skills and email etiquette.
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Excellent project management skills
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Ability to multitask and prioritize work
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Excellent decision-making skills
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Flexibility in learning new software and/or computer/technical applications
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A self-starter with the ability to work independently
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Ability to work on cross-functional teams
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