Director, Materials Engagement and Partnerships

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About Textile Exchange
Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving beneficial outcomes for climate and nature across the fashion, apparel, and textile industry. We guide a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and material producers towards more purposeful production, right from the start of the supply chain.

By 2030, our goal is to guide the industry to drive a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. We focus holistically on water, soil health, and biodiversity as part of our climate and nature initiatives. 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. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org.

Joining our team means becoming part of a globally distributed, fully remote team spanning over 20 countries and united by our commitment to driving positive change in the fashion, apparel, and textile industry. We offer competitive compensation, including paid time off, discretionary annual bonuses, learning opportunities, and more. Like all roles within our organization, this position is remote and candidates must be available to work across the United States and European time zones.

Job Summary
The Materials Engagement & Partnership Director will spearhead the strategic engagement of companies and organizations working directly with Tier 4 (raw material production and primary processing) producers, including standards systems, branded fibers, sustainability programs, and initiatives. This role oversees a team to meaningfully engage Tier 4 partners, driving engagement and buy-in around Textile Exchange efforts to scale preferred production systems. The Director reports to the Senior Director of Engagement and Partnership and will advance climate and nature targets through stakeholder engagement.

The Director will drive engagement with Tier 4 to promote activities, reporting on progress, adoption of the standards system, and addressing barriers to the transition to preferred production. A strong background in multi-stakeholder initiatives is essential, with a focus on ensuring producer voices are heard in decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant-making and fund distribution to support on-the-ground transition activities. The candidate should have deep expertise in the apparel, agriculture, and recycling sectors, with a collaborative mindset to create value for Tier 4 partners.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to engage organizations and companies that work directly with Tier 4 producers, ensuring representation in tool design and testing, adoption, and value delivery.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of material-focused specialists, collaborating with Industry Engagement and Activation teams to engage stakeholders through events, field visits, webinars, roundtables, and workshops.
• Partnership Development: Cultivate strategic partnerships with raw material producer groups, Tier 4 initiatives, and other sustainability schemes to drive collaborative impact.
• Process Development & Implementation: Establish and refine processes to support Tier 4 engagement, including regional engagement strategies and workflow efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Feedback: Facilitate feedback loops between Tier 4 stakeholders and Textile Exchange internal teams, contributing to governance processes and ensuring voices from producers are heard.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to engage Tier 4-facing organizations, driving participation in Textile Exchange activities, standards, and tools for progress tracking.
• Manage and grow the Materials Engagement & Partnership team to ensure collaboration with Tier 4 organizations and effective use of Textile Exchange tools and resources.
• Establish systems for gathering and analyzing stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement of tools and resources.
• Design and oversee engagement strategies to increase knowledge, usage, and satisfaction with Textile Exchange activities.
• Raise awareness of Textile Exchange contributions to climate and nature benefits.
• Oversee events, workshops, webinars, and roundtables to support Tier 4 engagement and knowledge sharing across the global network.
• Collaborate across Textile Exchange to align engagement with other departments.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Textile Exchange tools and resources, maintaining feedback loops aligned with Tier 4 priorities.
• Work with other departments to track metrics that measure engagement impact against Textile Exchange goals.
• Manage budgets for the Materials Engagement & Partnership team.
• Travel and represent Textile Exchange across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Maintain team satisfaction and motivation to drive results.

Minimum Experience And Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sustainability, particularly in the apparel, agriculture, and textile sectors, with a preference for prior engagement with the Textile Exchange network.
• Deep understanding of challenges and opportunities for Tier 4 collaborations to achieve climate and nature impact.
• Strong engagement, networking, and communication skills with experience in strategic engagement planning.
• Proven ability to achieve results through collaboration across departments and stakeholders.
• Experience managing teams and budgets, with a collaborative approach.
• Experience delivering learning and networking experiences through events, workshops, and webinars.
• Public speaking experience and ability to represent Textile Exchange in various settings.
• Willingness to travel as required for the role.

Employment Package

• Reports to: Senior Director, Engagement & Partnerships
• Full-Time Position, 40 Hours a Week
• Location: Virtual/Remote
• Annual Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 USD
• Start date to be agreed upon; role to be filled as soon as possible.
• Salary is location-agnostic with regional benefits; offers are based on role, experience, and other relevant factors.
• For more information on hiring in your country, please visit: remote.com/country-explorer

How to Apply

Please apply here with your resume and a cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged. For questions, please contact recruitment@textileexchange.org.

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.

Note: This description reflects the current role and does not imply a job offer or employment guarantee.