Textile Exchange is hiring an
Administrative Assistant - PST or MST Timezone PreferredClimate+ and Fiber & Materials
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, yearly bonus, opportunities for continuing education, and more.
Job Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-driven organization, working alongside a team of assistants. This role reports to our Chief of Staff and will be supporting our Climate+ Impact Director (based in Colorado) and our Fibers & Materials Director (based in Phoenix). As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide a comprehensive level of administrative support to your directors. As we are a global organization, this role will best suit someone who is adaptable and open to supporting multiple directors, across different time zones.
Like all roles at Textile Exchange, the role will be primarily home-based, although due to the location of the directors, there is a preference for candidates based on MST or PST time zones. Textile Exchange is a US-based, remote-working organization with a global team.
Core Responsibilities
Working efficiently and seamlessly to support multiple directors.
Diary support - Prioritizing and rescheduling as necessary.
Travel support - Including transport, accommodation, itineraries, and visas when required.
Expense claim support - reconcile monthly corporate card charges and reimbursements as required.
Record and disseminate notes and liaise with the Team Coordinator to follow-up actions when required.
Know ‘who’ across the organization can provide you with critical information, and support as needed.
Liaise with internal team members and external partners on behalf of your directors as needed.
Support with team meets, virtual and in-person as required.
Support with projects on an ad-hoc basis.
Experience and Qualifications
Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar.
Experience working within a global organization, scheduling across multiple time zones.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
Experience with Salesforce, or similar systems is preferred.
A driven individual with a strong work ethic, initiative, able to hit the ground running.
The ability to stay calm under pressure, whilst maintaining a sense of urgency and efficiency when appropriate.
Organized with a great eye for detail and passion for problem solving.
Literate, with strong written and grammatical skills in English.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Willing to travel domestically for meetings and internationally for team meets when required.
Happy to work across different time zones (within reason, it is not expected that you will work extremely long hours).
Employment Package
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Full Time, Permanent Position, 40 Hours a Week
Location: Virtual/Remote
Salary Range: $38,000-$45,000 USD dependent on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
How to Apply
Please submit:
Resume
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.