Communications Leader, External Affairs, Crisis And Issues

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD
From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.
Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.
The Communications Leader, External Affairs & Crisis/Issues will play a pivotal role in leading communications for Chemours advocacy efforts, partnering across the enterprise to address key stakeholder audiences within the governmental, industrial and NGO sectors.
This position involves developing comprehensive communications strategies and plans for Crisis and Issues management, policy advocacy, and strategic relationship building with business and policy influencers. The incumbent will be a strong leader with deep expertise in communications on key issues and managing communications during critical issues and/or crisis, and a demonstrated ability to develop and deploy differentiated communications to inform and influence policy priorities.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads development of comprehensive communications strategies to support regulatory, legislative, and legal advocacy efforts aligned with business goals.
• Provides strategic communications counsel to senior business leaders and serves as strategic communications partner for key issues of legislative, regulatory, and legal significance.
• Maintains deep understanding and tracking of current and emerging industry topics and Issues, as well as public perception, to provide expert communication counsel to achieve favorable outcomes related to public policy, regulatory, legal, and other key areas.
• Develops key collateral for use in advocacy and strategic influencing efforts.
• Aids cultivation and development of allies aligned with company positions on issues of strategic importance.
• Manages communications preparedness for crisis/issues to enable rapid and strategic response to critical events.
• Leads communications response to unanticipated events in ways that successfully mitigate risk and best position the company to achieve its goals.
• Represents Corporate Communications in key collaborations with industry trade associations, coalitions, and other external partners.
• Ensures strong collaboration and alignment across multiple functions and businesses to achieve stronger performance outcomes of key activity.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• 10+ years of communications experience with a focus on managing communications for high-profile, critical issues or crisis response.
• Substantial knowledge of factors that influence public policy, regulation and litigation at the state and U.S. federal levels.
• Must be able to travel

Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Days
We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$105,280.00 - $164,500.00
Chemours Level:
26
Annual Bonus Target:
11%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."