Standards, Coordinator - Remote, USA Preferred

Standards, Coordinator

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

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dynamic Standards Coordinator to support the work of Textile Exchange’s Standards platform, including development of our standard system. The Standards Coordinator will support the work of the Standards team across all standards but with a specific focus on bringing the standard system to life.

The position will report to the Standards, Senior Manager.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and customer-service minded. Success in the role will depend on attention to detail, a high degree of organization, resourcefulness, and professionalism. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is a must.

Like all roles at Textile Exchange, the role will be primarily home-based, although preference will be given to those based in North America or who have the ability to work in a North American time zone. Textile Exchange is US-based, remote-working organization with a global team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Standard development support:

• Track, interpret and summarize stakeholder feedback during calls, stakeholder meetings and public consultation periods using a variety of tools and sources

• Coordinate International Working Group (IWG) members via Textile Exchange’s community online platform, The Hub,  and other ways as needed, specifically ensuring our IWG members have the information they need to support us in the development of standards.

• Contribute to the development of standards documents, policies, guidance documents, tools and resources as assigned to support alignment of procedures and internal workflows.

• Support the preparation of meeting decks, including formatting and proof-reading.

• Schedule calls with internal and external stakeholders involved in the development of the standard system and take notes as well as record follow up items during those calls. Also coordinate the organizing of notes and other information to keep an up to date record of the standard development status.

• Research and document issues covered in Textile Exchange standards.

• Coordinate communication logistics and follow up for the Standards team with other Textile Exchange teams, the IWG, and stakeholders on areas contributing to progress on standard development.

• Build effective relationships across all levels of the organization from the leadership team to junior colleagues to ensure you are connected to organizational initiatives.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, logical, proactive, resourceful, curious learner, and highly organized.

• People person with a strong customer service mindset. Ability to communicate and collaborate respectfully and effectively with non-native English speakers.

• Strong English verbal and written communication skills. Ability to synthesize and present complex information in a simple, meaningful way.

• One to two years of experience working in an analytical, stakeholder engagement, technical writing or sustainability capacity.

• 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, pivoting, and working towards a big-picture mindset.

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

• Dedicated team player.

• Occasional travel, if needed.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Based in North America or ability to work in North American time zone.

• Familiarity with MS Office Tools (Excel, Sharepoint, Word, Teams), and Zoom.

• Experience with Salesforce

• Experienced in collecting feedback from a global audience using a variety of tools (email, webinars, strategic conference calls, etc.) preferred.

• Second language (Chinese, German, French, Spanish preferred).

• One to two years of supply chain experience.

Employment Package

• Reports to: Standards, Senior Manager

• Full Time Position, 40 Hours a Week

• Location: Virtual/Remote

• Salary Range: $38,000 - $45,000

• Start Date: As Soon as Available

How to Apply

Please submit the following for consideration:

• 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.