PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY & ADVOCACY

    IRVING, TX, August 30, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), the leading North America trade association representing the plastic pipe industry, is searching for a Director of Sustainability & Advocacy. This essential position is designed to enhance the group's mission to champion the advancement, acceptance, and use of sustainable, resilient plastic pipe systems.

"The addition of the Director of Sustainability & Advocacy marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to build a consensus for and advance the use of plastic pipe systems," said David M. Fink, PPI president. "With a focus on sustainability, resiliency, and government advocacy, this role is integral to driving positive change and supporting our mission to help create infrastructure systems for a better tomorrow."

Reporting to the President of PPI, key responsibilities include leading the PPI Sustainability Committee, developing and refining messaging that emphasizes the sustainability and resilience of plastic pipes, plus managing the PPI webpages dedicated to these topics. The role also involves creating informative case studies, promotional materials, and social media content that highlight the benefits of plastic pipes, and aligning those messages with PPI's goals.

Working remotely or at the company's Dallas-area headquarters, the Director will play a vital role in PPI's government advocacy efforts. This includes helping with government policies, directing the association's lobbying activities, and representing PPI and its members on Capitol Hill. The Director will also oversee the PPI Umbrella Government Advocacy Committee, maintain a current list of legislative issues, and collaborate with lobbyists and association partners to develop key legislative proposals.

Candidates for this position are required to have an accredited four-year degree in engineering, public relations, political science, governmental affairs, marketing, or communications, with a preference for three to five years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, digital public relations experience, and familiarity with Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in addition to prior experience in advocacy.

For more information about this role and the job listing please visit: https://plasticpipe.org/PPI-Home/About/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) is the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry and is dedicated to promoting plastic as the materials of choice for pipe and conduit applications. PPI is the premier technical, engineering and industry knowledge resource publishing data for use in the development and design of plastic pipe and conduit systems. Additionally, PPI collaborates with industry organizations that set standards for manufacturing practices and installation methods.

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