Assurance Training Coordinator

About Us

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving a 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.

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. Candidates must be available to work across US east coast or UK/Europe time zones.

Job Summary

The Assurance Training Coordinator supports the work of the Assurance Training team to implement and maintain the credibility of the Textile Exchange Standards through training on the standards system for assurance provider (certification and accreditation body) personnel and internal Textile Exchange staff. The Training Coordinator contributes to the daily administration and coordination of training functions, communications and events. The ideal candidate will have experience in administration and communications as well as familiarity with the textile and/or certification sectors and will work across all Textile Exchange standards. This position will report to the Assurance Training Manager.

Expectations and Responsibilities

Communications – 30%

• Supports communications with assurance providers via email, online community (Textile Exchange’s “Hub”), and virtual meetings.
• Provides guidance and answers questions related to assurance training and related policies and systems.
• Tracks and follows up on requests for information from assurance providers, as well as processes for identification and collection of training needs and case studies.

Coordination – 40%

• Works proactively to give key reminders of upcoming activities and priorities to the team.

• Supports the preparation of technical training related documents.

• Supports the maintenance of records, documents, and data related to assurance training.

• Assists with the tracking and management of record-keeping for training development process status and ongoing internal team tasks.

• Coordinates schedules to plan calls, webinars, and meetings for assurance stakeholders (both internal and external), as well as notetaking.

• Supports the team with routine tasks as required, working across a variety of time zones.

• Other duties arising within the scope of the assurance training team as assigned.

Training Document Creation and Management – 30%

• Supports on document formatting and proofreading text for grammar, structure, and style.
• Supports with document finalization including obtaining necessary approvals.
• Supports with template development and initiating new documents from templates.
• Collaborates with assurance system and document control functions managed by other teams, including for coordination of translations.
• Supports with presentation creation, formatting, and proof-reading.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, logical, systematic, methodical, and highly organized.

• Strong, native-level proficiency in English communication skills, with excellent grammar and writing. Ability to synthesize and present complex information in a simple, meaningful way.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate respectfully and effectively in English with non-native English speakers.

• Demonstrated interest in Textile Exchange’s vision, mission, and goals.

• Ability to work in a flexible, yet fast-paced remote environment, able to meet deadlines and share progress regularly. Comfort with ambiguity and changing direction.

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation with ability to work remotely/from home effectively.

• Strong team player.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Flexible to communicate with multiple time zones, in particular with North America and European time zones outside of standard working hours.

• Able to travel internationally when needed on an occasional basis.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working in a relevant field including technical communications, certification/accreditation/standards, supply chain management, textiles, and/or sustainability.

• At least a College/University degree (B.A. or B.S. or equivalent).

• Experience working with Textile Exchange standards or other ISEAL or ISO based standards

• Additional language(s).

• Experience managing calendars, project/workplans, documentation systems management, and databases.

Employment Package

• Reports to: Assurance Training Manager
• Full Time Position, 40 Hours a Week
• Location: Virtual/Remote
• Annual Salary Range: 41,000 - 52,000 USD, per year, depending on experience.
• 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.

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