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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.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Cotton Senior Coordinator to join the Cotton & Fiber Crops Team as part of our Engagement and Partnership Department.
The Cotton Senior Coordinator will be ready to take on a diversity of tasks from administrative support to the development of communication media, event planning, and coordination.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization. You will be a positive person interested in sustainability and passionate about scaling solutions to address the climate crisis. You will have a proven ability to remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. Expert-level written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to plan, strong decision-making capacity and attention to detail are all needed. You will be a confident communicator, who works easily with people from all parts of the supply chain and the globe.
Key Responsibilities
Support for the cotton team:
Advisory group, working groups and round table engagement:
Experience and Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change in the fashion industry.
Demonstrated interest in Textile Exchange’s vision, mission, and goals.
Team player, resourceful, eager to learn and able to work independently in a virtual workplace.
Highly attentive to detail with strong organizational and planning skills.
Self-starting and proactive about thinking what is needed.
Strong customer service mindset.
Strong work ethic and self-motivation with the ability to work effectively remotely.
Honest, professional, responsible, and discreet, acting with the utmost confidence.
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication, written, and grammatical skills in English (native or bilingual proficiency).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
Willingness to undertake occasional travel, if needed.
Preferred:
Knowledge about the cotton sector, value chains, and landscape of programs.
Experience collecting and analyzing feedback from a global audience using a variety of tools (email, webinars, strategic conference calls, etc.).
A second language relevant for engagement with stakeholders in key cotton producing regions.
Employment Package
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.