Director, Political Advocacy PaintPAC

Summary

As Director of Political Advocacy, PaintPAC, you will play an important supporting role in shaping the coatings industry’s political giving program. This position will report to ACA’s Vice President of Government Affairs. The position will manage multiple fast-paced projects related to ACA’s political action committee, PaintPAC, while supporting the grassroots function of the association. In this role, you will have direct contact with ACA members, affiliated industry organizations, political fundraisers and Members of Congress.

In a typical day, you might correspond with executives at a fortune 1000 company or high-ranking elected officials. You might plan weekly events with the legislative team, attend webinars and meetings to assist in growing the program or distribute PaintPAC checks to fundraisers. You will proactively seek out ways to grow the program and get contributions to coatings industry champions.

ACA provides a flexible hybrid working environment in the Washington DC area. The ideal candidate for this role will be a forward thinker with initiative, a strong work ethic and a desire to work in policy and politics. This is excellent opportunity to advance your career in Washington, D.C.

About ACA

ACA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. Through advocacy of the industry and its positions on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues at the federal, state and local levels, it acts as an effective ally ensuring that the industry is represented and fairly considered. The association focuses on advancements in science and technology through its technical conferences and journals, and offers essential business information to members through its publications, surveys, and business programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the continued growth of PaintPAC - including strategy formation and program implementation.
• Direct all aspects of PaintPAC fundraising, growing PaintPAC contributions and individual donor participation.
• Draft and execute all PaintPAC related communications, including invitations, solicitations, and talking points.
• Plan all PaintPAC donor events, PaintPAC hosted events and assist with all ACA member company events.
• Act as staff liaison to the PaintPAC Steering Committee.
• Develop association political giving strategy, including the PAC Budget, providing guidance on which candidates’ industry should support.
• Represent industry at political functions.
• Monitor political activities on a continual basis to advise association on political races across the country.
• Build and maintain relationships with political fundraisers.
• Assist in organizing facility tours.
• Coordinate grassroots/grasstops strategy including grassroots alerts and communications
• Assist in the organization of DC fly-in; and
• Manage all PAC compliance; including regular FEC reporting and recordkeeping in accordance with FEC guidelines and maintain sound financial practices.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum BA degree in political science, legislative policy or other related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, campaign, PAC management, trade association, and/or Hill experience.
• Robust knowledge of the political and legislative process.
• Deep understanding of political landscape and high political acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel, Word, and the full Microsoft suite skills, as well as industry-specific PAC software experience, is a plus.
• Strong problem solving, trouble shooting and follow-through abilities.
• Tenacity and drive to learn and take on new tasks.
• Big picture thinking with an obsession for details.
• Customer service skills and proven ability to work as a team.
• Comprehend the importance of compliance and meeting deadlines related to the filing of reports.
• Work with candidates and professionals from both parties.

Location and Travel

This position is located at ACA headquarters in Washington, DC and will operate within a hybrid work environment (working both onsite and remotely). Some travel will be required in this role.

Employment, Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, regular position. Salary is dependent on experience, but on estimate can range from $120,000 to $145,000. ACA provides generous benefits including 401(k) match, PTO, medical, dental, and life insurance, commuter benefits & wellness reimbursement, and professional development/training opportunities.

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This is a full time, regular position. Salary is dependent on experience, but on estimate can range from $120,000 to $145,000. ACA provides generous benefits including 401(k) match, PTO, medical, dental, and life insurance, commuter benefits & wellness reimbursement, and professional development/training opportunities.