LCA President

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A proven leader who empowers a solid team to carry out the mission and vision of the organization and to be held accountable by various stakeholder groups while protecting the health of the LCA member operations and LCIA organizations.
• Ability to set and aggressively promote a progressive mission and vision for the organization with values and behaviors to be utilized in achieving them.
• A bias for action, a proactive approach, and a sense of urgency when addressing fast moving issues that are of concern for industry members.
• Working knowledge of the Louisiana chemical industry, industry advocacy, and contributions to Louisiana, the country, and the world.
• Ability to effectively develop and execute a communication plan addressing gatekeepers and influencers in federal, state, and local government, the community at large, and industry leadership. The ability to communicate the right message adequately to all stakeholders, from the governor to site employees to members of local communities and the media.
• Ability to build relationships with the Board, members, Government representatives, and suppliers. The association leader must also be able to call on a wide range of individuals to provide support and expert advice and implement action plans.
• Ability to effectively advocate on behalf of the organization and industry, including being influential and persuasive and, as necessary, being bold to cultivate and maintain vital stakeholder and staff relationships.
• Ability to effectively understand, simplify, and communicate science-based facts and to collaborate to influence policy and promotion of the petrochemical industry.
• Ability to take the initiative to develop, communicate, promote, and execute strategic plans and support tactics that progress the mission and vision of LCA/LCIA. Demonstrates strong judgment, decision-making, and political acumen.
• Experience in managing a cross-discipline team, delivering high performance through individual and functional-based goals and objectives.

Overall, the person leading the LCA must be an ambassador and advocate for the chemical manufacturing industry in Louisiana. Key characteristics include:

• A trusted source on all matters related to chemical manufacturing in the state.
• Well-versed in the chemical industry in Louisiana – the operations, the issues, the opportunities, and the emerging technologies.
• Proficient public speaker, writer, and messenger with an emphasis on communicating effectively and clearly across all stakeholder groups through varied media methods.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication plans, including social media, as well as experience dealing with crisis communications.
• A proactive, decisive, and action-oriented leader on key topics of importance to the industry, particularly LCA and LCIA members.
• Develop, lead, align, and empower LCA/LCIA staff to be action-oriented, priority-driven, useful, and valued resources for key stakeholders and subject matter experts on pertinent areas associated with their functional responsibilities.
• Someone who is respected, trusted, compassionate, bold/courageous, self-aware, and demonstrates excellent integrity.
• Must strategically position LCA and LCIA as prominent forces in Louisiana politics and policy making.
• Provides counsel and strategic input on industry topics to and among national/international groups, including local, state, and federal governments, trade associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and media groups.
• Must balance and collaborate well among LCA and LCIA members and develop conflict resolution strategies among members.
• Vision to lead LCA into the energy transition and advocate on behalf of the state as a leader.
• Understands and promotes the priority of developing a workforce that meets the needs and demands of industry advancements.
• An alliance and team builder with the ability to align and leverage member companies, governmental leaders, and other trade and advocacy groups to advance the mission and vision of the organization.
• The ability to work with different organizations to build coalitions to work as a force multiplier.
• An industry force multiplier with the ability to identify, align, and mobilize the silent majority at member companies and neighboring communities.
• The ability to become the clear face of the Louisiana chemical industry to member companies, local, state, and federal government, industry associations, and the media.
• Someone capable of debunking the ungrounded “cancer ally” moniker and replacing it with a fact-based promotion of the invaluable benefits of the industry to our state, local communities, and families.

Purpose of the Position

The LCA President is the chief operating officer of the Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA), a trade association that consists of over 60 chemical manufacturers that operate nearly 100 plants in Louisiana. The LCA president is responsible for implementing all LCA policies, programs, processes, and financial outcomes set forth by the LCA Board of Directors. He/she takes direction from and reports to the LCA Board of Directors, a group of managers who represent the members of LCA.

The President/CEO is the leader of the organization, establishing a vision for Community Impact that is achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing leaders, staff and volunteers alike. The President/CEO is the Chief Mobilizer; President/CEO leverages the power of relationships and networks, and works across private, public and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community. The President/CEO possesses a high level of broad business and management skills and is effective at generating resources and financial support for the organization. The President/CEO is dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the association – creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies for broad investment and impact. The President/CEO is the steward of brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation of LCA. President/CEO is responsible for building trust in the industry and its relevance in the community. President/CEO values network and strives to leverage LCA’s breadth of community presence, relationships, and strategy.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Community Impact

The President/CEO is responsible for the overall impact of the LCA/LCIA on the community, with particular emphasis on increasing its capacity to drive the impact agenda. President/CEO will establish and build relationships with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government, and non-profit sectors.

Resource Development

The President/CEO is charged to drive key results in membership; to identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners; to leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities; and to promote a culture of compliance and governance in the organization, both at the staff and board level.

Strategic Management

The President/CEO serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. President/CEO partners with the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership team to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure that they are achieved. President/CEO ensures coordination and alignment of all LCA activities to strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment.

Organization Management

The President/CEO is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results. President/CEO maintains accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors. The President/CEO assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; directly supervises Senior Leadership positions and establishes individual goals; works with the Chief Financial Officer to manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance, and mitigate financial risks; and ensures that goals of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers are met.

Work Environment

Under normal conditions, work is in an office setting. The President/CEO must be able to lead his/her team as they work long hours in indoor/outdoor activities several times a year. There is regularly a need to meet after or before normal business hours.

Application Process

To apply, please forward a cover letter and resume to Natalie Kaczynski at natalie.kaczynski@thetjcgroup.com. The deadline to apply is December 11.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $250,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70812 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70812: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $250,000 - $400,000