Leather Engagement Manager

Organization: Textile Exchange
Location: Remote (Global)
Annual Salary: $62,000 – $94,000 USD
Application Deadline: Rolling basis; early applications encouraged

About Textile Exchange

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving sustainable change in the textile and fashion industry by focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting biodiversity and water conservation. With a goal to achieve a 45% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, Textile Exchange works collaboratively with brands, manufacturers, and farmers to guide the transition to sustainable practices.

Position Summary

As Leather Engagement Manager, you will support the implementation of Textile Exchange’s leather strategy, focusing on engagement with tier 4 stakeholders involved in cattle production for bovine leather. The role aims to align the food and textile industries, promote sustainability tools like the Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM), and foster collaboration across the leather supply chain.

This is a home-based role with flexible working hours and requires availability for collaboration with UK and European time zones.

Key Responsibilities

External Stakeholder Engagement

Implement Textile Exchange’s leather strategy, focusing on bovine leather supply chains and tier 4 stakeholders.
Serve as the primary liaison with external stakeholders, including farmers, NGOs, and industry partners.
Build and maintain partnerships between the food and textile sectors to enhance sustainability practices.
Promote Textile Exchange tools, such as the PFMM and Regenerative Agriculture Outcomes Framework.
Represent Textile Exchange at industry events, conferences, and workshops.
Track and report progress on stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Internal Engagement

Collaborate with internal teams to adapt tools like the PFMM for bovine leather.
Support data collection efforts for market reports.
Align engagement efforts with other Textile Exchange departments.

Cross-Material Support

Assist with other animal material initiatives, including down and feathers.
Contribute to the development of reports, position papers, and event agendas.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainability, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.
Experience with farm animal certification programs, particularly in cattle production.
Understanding of food and textile production intersections.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent English (native or bilingual proficiency).
Willingness to travel internationally for stakeholder engagements and industry events.
Passion for sustainability and the fashion industry’s climate impact.

Preferred

Proficiency in a second language relevant to bovine leather production regions.
Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Employment Package

Position Type: Full-time (40 hours per week).
Location: Remote, with flexible working hours.
Salary: $62,000 – $94,000 USD annually, depending on experience and region.
Benefits: Paid time off, yearly bonus, professional development opportunities, and more.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the Textile Exchange application portal with:

A resume
A cover letter explaining their qualifications and enthusiasm for the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

Textile Exchange is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this job please visit textileexchange.bamboohr.com.