Industry Engagement Lead Reports to: Industry Engagement Director Direct reports: 1 Remote - North America Position Summary We are looking for anIndustry EngagementLeadto work withinthe Industry Engagement and Partnerships Team. In this role you will supportand guide brands and retailers in theirtransition to preferred production systems.This team sits within theEngagement and Partnership Department. Reporting to the Director of Industry Engagement and Partnerships, theLeadwill workalongsideour Climate and Natureand Standards Systemteams.This role involves direct responsibility forengagingwith brands and retailers to drive the adoption of best practices, trackprogress,and increase the adoptionof preferredproductionsystemsandtheir resultingmaterials withinthe global textile supplysystem. TheLeadwillmanage a small team andplay a critical role in fostering strongrelationships withbrand and retailerstakeholdersbycreating the enabling environment to deliver collaborative, pre-competitive engagementopportunities across our diverse stakeholders.They will be responsible for driving accountability for progress by encouraging brands to report into the Materials Benchmark and helping to strengthenour impacttoolsthrough ongoing feedback mechanisms.inaddition, they willincrease awarenessof Textile Exchange's standards and certification to drive theadoption of preferred production systems.To ensurea robust feedback loop ismaintained,they willbuild awareness andconvenestakeholders to support feedback loopsonpoliciesrelated totheMaterials Matter Standard (MMS) and Content Claim Standard (CCS) launches,Trackitsystem scaling, and other key initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization.The successful candidatewillbe aself-motivated individualwith a proven track recordin sustainability, demonstratedunderstanding of the climate and nature impacts of the apparelindustry,and delivering multi-stakeholderinitiativesand activities.Theywill havedemonstratedtheirability to remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, witha high levelof professionalism. Expert-level written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability toplan;strong decision-making capacity and attention to detail are all needed.Theyarea confident communicator working easily withstakeholdersfrom all parts of theglobalsupplysystem. Primary Duties and Responsibilities External Stakeholder Engagement: • Executetheengagementstrategy to support brands with the transition to preferred production systems and drivecollective action to accelerate this transition. • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing brand & retailer stakeholders, fostering collaboration with Textile Exchange. • Serve as a representative ofthe standards system (claims, traceability, and standards) for the brand and retailer community so that they feel supported • Support the organizationin organizing andhosting events thatfoster collaborationand collective actionamong stakeholders. • Representand speakatTextile Exchange at industry conferences, workshops, and meetings. • Supportthe rollout of Textile Exchange tools, reports and researchand raise awareness of how Textile Exchangetoolscontribute to positive climate and nature impacts. Driving Accountability: • Drive brand progress in alignment with Textile Exchange's Pathway to Preferred Production Systems - reportingintothe Materials Benchmark, sourcing through verified production systems andfostering industry collaboration to drive systems transformation. • Collaborate with the data and tech team collecting brand and retailer volumes and impact data for the Material Benchmark reports and ad hoc data requirements as needed. • Work closely with theData Reportingand Impact Datateamsto establish a clear feedback loop with stakeholders on our evolvingReportingand Impacttools, contributing to the development of the value proposition of reporting. • Provide regular updatesto stakeholders onour reporting tools, impacttoolsand related research (i.e.LCA studies),creating opportunities for brands to sponsorand engage with Textile Exchange studies and research. Internal Engagement: • Collaborate with the Climate and Nature and Industry Activation teams to define and develop meaningful activations (working groups, regional events, advisory groups) that will support the transition to preferred production systems. • Collaborate withinternal teamsto develop strong feedback loop mechanisms between stakeholders andall internal teams, ensuring continuous improvement. • Keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments, requirements andrelated tothe textile and apparel sector. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. • Minimum of6years of experiencein sustainability,stakeholder engagementorrelatedfield. • Experience working in or withconsumer brands or retailers. • Excellent communication and relationship building skills across a diverse range of stakeholders. • Ability to build and maintain partnerships with keystakeholders. • Demonstrated interest in Textile Exchange's vision, mission, and goals. • Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced remote environment, meet deadlines, and regularly share progress. • Strong workethicand self-motivation with the ability to work effectively remotely. • Strong team player. • Proficient in delivering projects to set deadlines, ensuring attention to detail. • Honest, professional, responsible, and discreet, acting with the utmost confidence. • 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. • Ability and willingness to travel to keyeventsand/or conferences as needed. • Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change in the fashion industry. Preferred Qualifications • Masters in Sustainability orrelevantfield. • Experience managing direct reports. • Experience insustainability teams withinoutdoor, contemporarybrands or retailers. • Experience with voluntary reportingand disclosurerequirementsrelated toevolving policy and regulations. • Based inthe USA • Familiarity withpolicy and regulatory requirements as it pertains to textiles. • Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder meetings. Employment Package • Full-Time Position, 40 Hours a Week • Required travel: between 20-25% • Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 USD