Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications

Job overview

The Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications role is hybrid in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with an anticipated salary of $350,000 per year. The Personal Care Products Council represents the cosmetics and personal care products industry. The executive leads public affairs, policy communications, media relations, and external engagement, translating complex policy and regulatory issues into advocacy strategies and clear messages. The role also builds alignment among member companies, advises the CEO and Board, and leads the Public Affairs & Communications team.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute integrated public affairs, advocacy, communications, and external engagement strategy
• build relationships with media, industry organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders
• represent the organization publicly
• translate scientific, legal, regulatory, and policy issues into messages
• coordinate advocacy communications with internal teams
• build consensus among member companies
• lead the Communications Steering Committee
• manage the team, budget, and departmental performance
• advise the CEO and Board
• anticipate and coordinate responses to policy and reputational issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive vice president

public affairs

communications

washington dc

hybrid

$350,000/year

policy communications

advocacy

media relations

trade association

government relations

stakeholder engagement

team leadership

domestic travel may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• paid time off and holidays
• flexible spending accounts
• and other organization-sponsored benefits.

Why this role

Hybrid work model with regular Washington, DC office presence; domestic travel may be required. The posting seeks 15+ years of progressively responsible experience and meaningful trade association or membership organization experience.

About the employer

Personal Care Products Council is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.