Industry Activation Lead
About Us
Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving positive impact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain.
By 2030, its goal is to guide the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus is holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity too.
For real change to happen, everyone needs a clear path to positive impact. That’s why Textile Exchange believes that approachable, step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred materials and fibers an accessible default, mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies, proven solutions, and a driven community.
At Textile Exchange, materials matter. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org.
Working at Textile Exchange
We work remotely with a team located in 20+ countries. We are a diverse group committed to harnessing the strengths of the global textile industry to accelerate change toward climate and other key environmental goals.
We work collaboratively on important environmental issues around the world by working and interacting with farming groups, processors, brands, retailers, and environmental experts in the textile and fashion industries around the world. We offer an opportunity to join a cutting-edge global environmental nonprofit and to help strengthen the impact of our organization.
Each Textile Exchange employee is offered a competitive compensation package with paid time off, a yearly bonus, opportunities for continuing education, and more.
Like all roles at Textile Exchange, this role will be primarily home-based; Textile Exchange is a US-based but remote-working organization with a global team. Your key colleague will be mainly based in the US and Europe.
Job Summary
At Textile Exchange, we are dedicated to driving beneficial change within the textile and fashion industry. Through collaborative efforts and strategic initiatives, we aim to propel the industry towards meaningful progress in sustainability and environmental stewardship. As part of our commitment, we are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Industry Activation Lead.
The Industry Activation Lead at Textile Exchange will play a pivotal role in advancing our organizational mission to educate and guide the textile and fashion industry towards impactful change. This position, situated within the Engagement & Partnership department, will be instrumental in shaping the strategy for our newly formed Industry Activation team. This team will serve as a catalyst, empowering industry stakeholders and Textile Exchange members to make tangible climate and nature impacts through strategic convening and access to educational resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Spearhead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at educating and guiding the textile and fashion industry towards meaningful change, in collaboration with the Engagement & Partnership Sr Director.
- Work cross-functionally with the Industry and Materials Engagement teams to craft a comprehensive strategy for providing actionable guidance and promoting the adoption of Textile Exchange tools, resources, and standards on a global scale.
- Design and implement diverse delivery formats tailored to a diverse global audience, ensuring accessibility for both members and non-members alike.
- Lead the development of learning pathways, connecting Textile Exchange tools and resources, integrating with key events and tools, such as the events, field visits and webinars to drive engagement and facilitate knowledge dissemination.
- Oversee the optimization of the Textile Exchange Hub, leveraging its capabilities to disseminate information, foster peer-to-peer learning, and engage relevant communities.
- Lead the management of Roundtables and Communities of Practice in collaboration with the Materials Engagement and other Textile Exchange departments.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of content for the Textile Exchange Conference and other convening events
- Represent Textile Exchange professionally to a wide range of stakeholders, including beginners in sustainability, C-suite executives, and sector leaders, including through speaking engagements.
- Maintain team satisfaction and morale, fostering high motivation levels to achieve maximum results.
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
- Background in learning, change management, and facilitation, with demonstrated experience in driving educational initiatives within complex organizational settings.
- 5+ years of experience and a deep understanding of the fashion and apparel sectors, including the challenges and opportunities associated with achieving climate and nature impact goals.
- Proven track record in crafting effective approaches to content delivery across various platforms, including workshops, events, and guidance resources.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and drive initiatives from conception to implementation.
- Commitment to driving adoption and fostering engagement within the industry towards sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
- Collaborative mindset with proactive networking abilities.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
- Experience in managing teams, budgets, and strategic planning.
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Experience with salesforce preferred.
- Proficiency in database management and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with.
The Industry Activation Lead will also be responsible for other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and growth of Textile Exchange.
Employment Package
- Reports to: Engagement and Partnerships Senior Director
- Full Time Position, 40 Hours a Week
- Location: Virtual/Remote
- Salary Range: 105,000-135,000 USD
- To be filled as soon as possible (start date to be agreed between both parties).
- Our offers for salary and benefits are dependent on the region of the final candidate. We post most positions based on a US-based Team member, but final offers are made in alignment with the final candidate’s permanent residence and in line with Textile Exchange’s regional employment package.
- To see if we hire in your country and for more information, please visit: https://remote.com/country-explorer
How to Apply
Please apply here with your resume and a cover letter.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Early application submission is strongly encouraged.
Textile Exchange is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.