Plastics Issues and Advocacy Advisor

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Primary Job Functions

• Policy Engagement and Advocacy: Drive proactive engagement with policymakers, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to influence legislation and regulations affecting the plastics industry, ensuring alignment with company objectives and global standards.
• Coalition Building: Lead the development and management of coalitions that engage diverse stakeholders across the value chain, fostering collaboration and driving consensus to successfully influence public policy outcomes.
• Issue Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and report on emerging regulatory, legislative, and public policy trends impacting plastics, providing actionable insights to internal leadership to inform business strategy.
• Advocacy Strategy Development: Develop and implement advocacy strategies to promote responsible use, innovation, and circular solutions for plastics, positioning the company as a leader in addressing environmental and regulatory challenges.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, trade associations, and multilateral organizations, fostering collaboration on plastics-related issues such as recycling, circular product initiatives, and global environmental frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams, including circularity business, legal, and communications, to align advocacy efforts with corporate goals and ensure consistent messaging on plastics-related issues.
• Public Representation: Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and public hearings, delivering compelling presentations and testimony to advocate for policies that support the plastics industry while addressing environmental concerns.
• Crisis and Issue Management: Provide strategic guidance on managing public and regulatory challenges related to plastics, including responding to misinformation, public concerns, or regulatory scrutiny, with a focus on maintaining the company’s reputation.
• Circular Products Advocacy: Champion initiatives that enable ExxonMobil circular products, including recycling programs, waste reduction, and innovation in circular materials, while collaborating with stakeholders to promote industry-wide adoption.
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare briefings, position papers, and reports for internal and external audiences to communicate the company’s stance on plastics-related policies and initiatives, ensuring clarity and alignment with corporate values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, journalism, environmental science, chemistry, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or advocacy. Experience in plastics or petrochemical industries preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to engage with policymakers and stakeholders at local, national, and international levels.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and stewarding broad-based, multi-sectoral coalitions in pursuit of policy objectives.
• Established relationships with trade associations, multilateral organizations and global policy networks.
• Deep understanding of plastics industry dynamics, including recycling, circularity, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience with multilateral environmental agreements and institutions (e.g., UNEP, OECD, Basel Convention).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting policy documents and delivering high-stakes presentations.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex regulatory and legislative issues and translate them into strategic recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of chemical regulations (e.g., REACH, TSCA) is a plus but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in building coalitions that incorporate multiple stakeholders throughout a value chain, with demonstrated success in influencing public policy.
• Established network within the plastics industry, trade associations, or regulatory bodies.
• Experience in circular-economy initiatives, particularly related to plastics recycling or reuse models.
• Familiarity with global trends in plastics policy, including single-use plastics bans and extended producer responsibility frameworks

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• The expected annual salary range for this position is $202,000 - $232,000. Individual pay will be determined based on various factors, which may include skills, abilities, qualifications, work experience, and education. 
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• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com

EEO Statement

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.