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Position:  Innovation Manager   Company:  Fashion for Good   Location:  Amsterdam, The Netherlands  Start date:   as soon as possible  Employment type:  Full time  POSITION SUMMARY & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   Since its launch in 2017, Fashion for Good has established itself as the global go-to platform for sustainable fashion innovation. As we are entering our next phase of growth, we seek a leader who will be in charge of the Fashion for Good Innovation Platform offerings  in areas of raw materials, wet processing and circular business models. You will be responsible for scouting, assessing and supporting sustainable technological innovations that will have an impact at scale in the global apparel and footwear supply chain. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with brands, retailers and manufacturers in order to drive pilots and implementation at scale. Furthermore, you will be Fashion for Good’s lead on impact measurement and reporting. The Innovation Manager will lead part of the Fashion for Good innovation team and report directly to the Managing Director.  In particular, the Innovation Manager is responsible for the following areas:   Team leadership and milestone management Innovation platform    Lead a team of Innovation analysts and guide them in their research, scouting and screening activities   Develop annual timeline and milestones, prepare partner decision-making meetings (e.g. Innovation Committee, Scaling workshop) and drive innovation-related elements of Fashion for Good gatherings and events  Drive strategic planning and program evolution of the Fashion for Good Innovation Platform  Research and landscaping   Lead research and build networks with experts, as well as undertake activities that build and disseminate Fashion for Good knowledge of key innovation areas – such as convenings or roundtables. Act as Fashion for Good’s subject matter expert for selected innovation areas, and maintain the dialogue with the relevant experts in Fashion for Good’s brand, retailing and manufacturing partners  Assess and document existing, more mature solutions, gaps and best practices implemented  Scouting and screening   Lead scouting, screening and perform in-depth due diligence (together with technical experts) on innovators (start-ups) for Fashion for Good’s Accelerator and Scaling programmes  Monitor and attend topic related events   Establish and manage relationships with key technology and research institutions around the world (e.g. academia, multi-stakeholder organisations, governments, incubators) to support innovation and best-practice scouting efforts  Pilot planning, roadmap to scale   Drive pilot implementation projects  Develop and execute roadmaps to scale up innovations, including unlocking access to capital, providing relevant expertise and linking to market(s) through partnerships with Fashion for Good’s brand, retailing and manufacturing partners   Thought-leadership and impact measurement   Build Fashion for Good’s presence as a thought leader in the area of sustainable innovation in raw materials, wet processing and circular business models through events and publication contributions  Further build and execute on Fashion for Good’s impact reporting strategy   Conduct ongoing impact measurement and collation tasks relating to the sustainability and social impact of innovators in Fashion for Good’s programme  The Innovation Manager plays a bridging function between innovators, Fashion for Good’s partners (brands, retailers and manufacturers), investors/financiers, and NGOs.   QUALIFICATIONS   The ideal candidate has a relevant track record and combines strong interpersonal skills with the self-starting, pro-active attitude required for our start-up environment. The following qualifications are essential:  Demonstrated  team leader sh ip,  project management,  analytical  and research  skills    Capacity to adapt to different work environments, easily navigating  different cultures and organisation  settings  Capacity to navigate, work together with and mobilise large, global corporate organisations   Strong relationship management skills    Excellent  written  and  verbal communication  as well as presentation  skills   Creative thinking with the ability for sound judgement  and  accountability   Pro-activeness,  enthusiasm,  can-do attitude , comfort in dealing with uncertainty  The following experience is a plus: relevant work experience (approx. 5 – 7 years) in e.g. management consulting, sustainability, the apparel or footwear industry – preferably with a supply chain connection, an entrepreneurial / start-up setting.   EDUCATION Academic degree preferably within business, economics, material science, (textile) engineering.   LANGUAGES    Proficiency in  English  is a requirement.   COMPANY BACKGROUND & CULTURE   Launched in March 2017, Fashion for Good  aims to reimagine how fashion is designed, made, worn and reused. This open and inclusive initiative – with its first physical hub in Amsterdam and a global ambition brings together brands, retailers, producers, innovators and funders.   Fashion for Good is changing the apparel industry through innovation and collaboration. Its Innovation Platform scouts, nurtures and funds early-stage ideas and it scales proven technologies and business models for wider adoption by the industry. Its Good Fashion Fund catalyses access to finance and its open-source Good Fashion Guide shares knowledge to help the apparel industry transform. As a convenor for change, Fashion for Good enables conversation and collaboration, bringing together co-locators at its first hub in Amsterdam, as well as visitors to the Fashion for Good Experience to learn more about Good Fashion.  Fashion for Good was launched with C&A Foundation as a founding partner. Its programmes are supported by corporate partners adidas, C&A, Bestseller, Chanel, Galeries Lafayette, Kering, Target, Otto Group, PVH, Stella McCartney and Zalando, with estimated combined retail sales of over €130 billion.  Additionally, Fashion for Good partners with organisations including the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, IDH – the Sustainable Trade Initiative, Impact Hub Amsterdam, McDonough Innovation, Plug and Play, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, The Boston Consulting Group and the ZDHC Foundation. 

We are actively recruiting Senior Consultants to lead transformation programs for our clients in NYC and Oakland.  In this role, your work will include: Developing and spreading new principles and practices inside client orgs Providing strategic advisement or direction on organization design and development Coaching teams, leaders and executives Facilitating meetings and workshops Developing training curriculum and learning programs Growing and deepening meaningful relationships with clients and stakeholders  Identifying and developing new business opportunities Winning compelling, qualified work (establishing fit and readiness) Accurately scoping projects, including deliverables, resources, and fees Communicating complex ideas and information through visual design Travel to client sites In addition, you will also likely hold other roles focused on growing August’s business that may include: Developing original theory and sharing it through writing, speaking, and networking Recruiting and interviewing potential new candidates Mentoring and onboarding new employees Participating in weekly finance, new business and recruiting meetings Growing the capacity of the August team around equity, diversity, and inclusion Building August’s network with senior-level professionals and outstanding talent Bonus points if you can speak to experience developing others, coaching teams, and creating and implementing new admin systems and processes. More information about the position and about August here:  https://www.aug.co/careers

SUNDAR, a digital innovator in fashion, dedicated to supporting ethical and eco fashion and improvements for people in global supply chains, is seeking a versatile and action-orientated Intern to work in partnership with the CEO and sustainability thought-leaders.  You will be working with our founders, and operations, business development and product teams cross-functionally to drive the next stage of growth in our sustainability strategy across products and innovative technologies. This is a powerful opportunity to help design, execute and scale a strong commercial and impact-driven vision and mission for the trillion-dollar apparel industry.  SUNDAR is a pedigree, venture-backed early-stage tech company, founded at MIT, and operating at the intersection of B2B, supply chains, fashion and sustainability. Essential Responsibilities •    Develop materials to support current and future projects (i.e. dashboards, communications, workflows, presentations, databases etc.). •    Curate social media content to engage Fashion Designers and sourcing teams around Sustainability and ethical fashion issues such as ending Modern Slavery •    Work on research and organisation regarding international regulations, processes and standards for environmental sustainability and global labour standards social compliance in the fashion supply chain. •    Assist with research, data analysis, development and execution of company projects and roadmaps. •    Act as day-to-day support on team’s initiatives. •    Respond to ad-hoc requests for internal and/or external customers to ensure alignment of projects and programs.   Key Attributes •    A passion for ethical and sustainable fashion with fashion sector industry knowledge. •    Results-oriented, forward-thinking, confident undergraduate or graduate student. •    An undergraduate or graduate from  concentration on or exposure to Sustainability or CSR or global human rights curriculum. •    The ability to use all usual Microsoft office packages efficiently. •    Excellent knowledge of excel.   •    Interest or experience in social media such as Instagram and Twitter, and using tools such as Canva and Buffer •    The ability to research and collate data and information for accurate reporting. •    The ability to write a great email of a standard suitable to release to the whole company, a customer or a supplier.      Key Benefits •    Exposure to practises of and contacts in leading global fashion retail businesses •    Coaching and support from fashion sustainability experts •    A chance to work on an Omidyar funded project to educate toward ending modern slavery •    Flexible work hours around your schedule •    The ability to work from home if necessary •    Consideration for a formal job inline with company growth and your career progression and/or positive references for work well done To set up a time to chat and learn more, please contact Jag Gill at jag@sundar.io .

The Marketing and Communications team at JUST Capital plays a pivotal role in helping to realize our mission of building a more just economy that works for all Americans. We’re a modest but mighty team working to build awareness, engagement, and action across key target audiences, including, primarily, corporate leaders, investors, and influencers. We seek an experienced Editorial Director to help us build and refine the content engine for JUST Capital, increasing the cadence and quality, growing our audience, and expanding into more formats (video/animation, podcasts). Our ideal candidate has extensive expertise in creating content that engages, informs, and persuades, perhaps for a business or finance outlet like Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, or WSJ, or has led content strategy and development for a nonprofit, think tank, or investor group. You’ll help build a stable of freelance contractors and also work closely with colleagues on programs, corporate engagement, polling, research, and technology teams, as well as our board and partners. Our ideal candidate is a creative thinker, strategist, and doer with a passion for ethical leadership, employee well-being, environmental impact, community investment, and/or other issues of just business. You can translate and distill complex corporate, financial, market, or polling data into compelling, engaging content. You tell stories that resonate, that convince stakeholders that a new type of stakeholder capitalism is needed, and that we can craft it together with the right incentives, social norms, and corporate actions. The role reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Define, lead, and execute a content strategy, including: articles, blog posts, op-eds, long-form reports, email/newsletter copy, video scripts, podcast interviews, etc.  Recruit, manage, and supervise the work of other freelance writers.  Work closely with internal teams and external writers to brainstorm content ideas for different target audiences, mine data, and develop editorial calendars to ensure regular content delivery cadence for various channels.  Write and produce content, as well as review/edit the work of internal/external writers and content producers.  Ensure that all pieces are meeting the expected goals, reflects our core mission/messaging, and maintains consistency with brand voice and style guide across all platforms and content.  Work closely with digital to grow our audience and analyze performance data to evolve the content strategy based on what’s working.   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS  A commitment to and passion for the JUST Capital mission.  At least 10 years of experience in journalism, content marketing, or brand storytelling. Subject matter expert: e.g. a business reporter, financial journalist, or communications professional in the corporate, CSR, ESG, impact investing space. Creative and clear communicator with exceptional written and verbal communication skills who can translate complex concepts and data insights into compelling content.  Deep understanding of digital landscape, including best practices and what’s next. Proven project management, time management, and multi-tasking skills while maintaining excellent attention to detail.  A positive, entrepreneurial attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion to make an impact. Demonstrated experience as an effective team player, with the ability to work effectively as part of a positive, highly collaborative group that shares tasks and responsibilities.   BENEFITS & WORK ENVIRONMENT The compensation and benefits package at JUST Capital has been thoughtfully designed to ensure we model what we measure when it comes to just business behaviors. Benefits include:  Fair, equitable, and competitive pay. Best-in-class health, vision and dental care benefits for you and your family including membership in One Medical Group for on-demand primary care and access to Health Advocate, the nation’s leading healthcare advocacy & assistance company.  Respect for work-life-balance, including a flexible work from home policy. 20 personal time off days, as well as 14 holidays a year – and we encourage you to take them! Other paid time off when the office closes the last week of the year. Fully paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks and backup childcare.  401(k) retirement plan, with employer matching of 100% up to 4% of salary.  Subsidized gym memberships, Citi Bike membership, and pre-tax commuter benefits.