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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
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
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.