Director, Corporate Affairs

Director, Corporate Affairs

When you work at Trex, you're helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. The Director, Corporate Affairs is a key member of the extended leadership team, serving as the custodian of Trex's corporate reputation. Responsible for leading, developing, and implementing a compelling global communications agenda, both internal and external, to support the overall Trex business strategy and to enhance business performance.

The Director of Corporate Affairs ensures alignment of messaging across all stakeholders to support the company's brand, reputation, and business objectives. The Director of Corporate Affairs also identifies opportunities to improve external impact and is responsible for crisis management.

Responsibilities:

• Corporate Communications Strategy (Internal & External)
• Public Relations
• Crisis Management
• Regulatory Compliance and Government Affairs
• Sustainability

Direct Reports:

Manage and provide ongoing performance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for a team of about 5 direct reports.

Job Location:

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

Experience:

We are looking for leaders with a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, investor relations, or public relations. Required

Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record of leading integrated communications strategies at the executive level.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience successfully leading cross-functional projects or other corporate initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-stakes communications, including crisis and reputation management.
• Experience interfacing with media, investors, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership and team development.

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

• Strategic enterprise-level thinker with the ability to execute tactically.
• Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly understand changing business dynamics.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and work effectively, through uncertainty.
• Politically astute with high emotional intelligence.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
• Build and maintain a strong internal network stakeholders across various disciplines.

Benefits & Perks:

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off:
  We'll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
  Choose from a variety of options. We'll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match:
  Save for your retirement and we'll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  We're all about lifting each other to the next level. When you're ready to get the degree, we'll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program:
  Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program:
  When you make the World's No. 1 Decking Brand, you'll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We'll give you a discount.

Who We Are:

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what's next in outdoor…