Are you passionate about the Sustainability Industry? Do you strive for excellence and want to make a difference in the world? At Cascale, we’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our dynamic & passionate team. While we may not have specific openings right now, we believe that the right talent can emerge at any time.

About Cascale

Cascale is a global, non-profit alliance of 300 leading apparel, footwear, and textile brands, retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents, service providers, trade associations, NGOs and academic institutions.

Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we are stepping into a new era of impact with a new name, new look, and same enduring vision. The SAC was incorporated as a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011. In May 2019, the SAC spun-off the Higg Index technology platform to Higg, now Worldly, which delivers tools and services that help consumer goods businesses accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. As of 26 February 2024, we are now officially known as Cascale. For more information, visit www.cascale.org.

Together, we are working toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes — to the planet and its people. Through multi-stakeholder engagement, our mission is to transform business for exponential impact through groundbreaking tools, collaborative partnerships,and trusted leadership for industry sustainability.

To reach this shared vision, we have developed the Higg Index in collaboration with our members, to create a global approach for effectively measuring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of value chains and products. Our groundbreaking tools enable organizations to identify hotspots, improve sustainability performance, save time and money, and engage with value chain partners to scale systemic change across the industry.

Why Cascale?

Innovative Environment:  Cascale catalyzes collective action towards an equitable and restorative consumer goods industry. Our mission is industry transformation through impact in our 3 Strategic Pillars: combating climate change, decent work for all, and a nature-positive future. 

Culture of Collaboration: Our success is built on teamwork. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued.

Career Growth: Your professional development is important to us. We offer continuous learning opportunities to support professional development.

Impactful Work: Join us in making a real impact. Our projects and initiatives aim to work toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes — to the planet and its people.

Employee Well-being: We prioritize the well-being of our employees through our broad range of global minimum policies, country-specific benefits, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on work-life balance.

Who We’re Looking For

While specific roles may vary, we’re always interested in connecting with individuals who display the following values:

Accountability: Own Your Impact. We don’t just take responsibility for our actions; we relish it. Our commitment to excellence ensures that we stand by our decisions and outcomes. Accountability is our cornerstone; it propels us forward.

Growth Mindset: We embrace Challenges & Fuel Ambitions. We see every obstacle as an opportunity, we thrive on pushing boundaries, and growth is in our DNA.

Collaboration: Together We Achieve the Extraordinary. From brainstorming sessions to project execution, our collective wisdom creates solutions that make waves. When we team up, we’re unstoppable.

Respect: We value Every Voice. Respect is a two-way street. We honor diverse perspectives and treat everyone—colleagues, members, and our broader ecosystem—with dignity and consideration. Here, your voice doesn’t just matter – it’s essential.

Celebration: We cherish Every Milestone. From small wins to game-changing accomplishments, we take the time to acknowledge and celebrate our collective triumphs, while also learning from our mistakes. Our celebrations fuel our future successes, making every moment count.

Location

We are a remote-first organization with a preference to hire in Hong Kong, The Netherlands, and the United States.

How to Connect

Interested in exploring future opportunities with us? Join our talent community by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter. Tell us about your interests, skills, and the kind of roles you’re looking for. We’ll keep your information on file and reach out when a matching opportunity arises.

Stay Connected

Follow us on LinkedIn & Company Careers Page to stay updated on company news, events, and new job openings.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cascale is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization’s achievement as well.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Join us and take part in making meaningful change in the world! 

Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above— but still think you’d be a great addition to our team? Go ahead, submit your resume anyway. Please. We know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and PASSION can’t be learned. Submit your resume here.

Amsterdam,  Full-time position

About Cascale

Cascale is a global, non-profit alliance of 300 leading consumer goods brands, retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents, service providers, trade associations, NGOs and academic institutions.

Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), we are stepping into a new era of impact with a new name, new look, and same enduring vision. The SAC was incorporated as a US 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011. In May 2019, the SAC spun-off the Higg Index technology platform to Higg, now Worldly, which delivers tools and services that help consumer goods businesses accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. As of 26 February 2024, we are now officially known as Cascale. For more information, visit www.cascale.org.

Together, we are working toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes — to the planet and its people. Through multi-stakeholder engagement, our mission is to transform business for exponential impact through groundbreaking tools, collaborative partnerships, and trusted leadership for industry sustainability.

To reach this shared vision, we have developed the Higg Index in collaboration with our members, to create a global approach for effectively measuring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of value chains and products. Our groundbreaking tools enable organizations to identify hotspots, improve sustainability performance, save time and money, and engage with value chain partners to scale systemic change across the industry

Position Description

Cascale’s General Counsel will be joining the Cascale at a critical time when the organization is growing and the focus on sustainability across value chains is also increasing. This role involves work that touches many aspects of global law including international trademarks and contracts,  intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the international regulatory environment.  Knowledge across these areas will be required in order to successfully carry out Cascale’s legal activities.

The successful General Counsel candidate will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will work with internal legal staff, outsourced legal advisors, and outsourced counsel to provide legal advice and assistance to Cascale staff and Board of Directors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Legal

• Lead legal staff  on various projects and as a direct manager
• Partner with outsourced counsel and legal staff to develop and/or evolve legal strategies that impact Cascale
• Be responsible for, advise on, select and/or coordinate internal and external work on corporate, contract, compliance, tax, intellectual property, international non-profit governance, mergers and acquisitions, and employment law issues
• Partner with and oversee legal staff to draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of contracts, such as agreements relating to ownership of intellectual property (trademarks and license), grants and funding from government entities and other third parties, services agreements with vendors and consultants, stakeholder collaboration agreements, and event agreements, collaborating with outside counsel as necessary
• Manage the organizational grievance and whistleblower program and associated investigation and reporting mechanisms
• Monitor and manage potential litigation and any requests for information and subpoenas
• Assist legal staff with ensuring compliance with all non-profit / tax exempt-related applicable laws and regulations
• Manage strategies to evaluate and reduce organizational risk (legal, regulatory, and supervisory), including related to Cascale’s international corporate structure
• Develop and/or update internal policies, such as anti-trust, privacy, and conflict of interest ensuring compliance with applicable international regulations
• Oversee the development of trainings and workshops for staff and external partners

Executive Guidance

• Advise the Board of Directors and CEO on governance and board matters for the organization including, but not limited to, the Cascale bylaws, board elections, and operating policies
• Participate in and advise, as necessary, the Board Governance and Nominations Committee.
• Prepare and manage requested documentation for the Board, including Board resolutions
• Advise the Executive Team on operational matters related to individual  functions (Membership, Product Tools, Communications, Operations) as well as on key external partnerships and agreements

Team leadership

• Provide inspirational leadership to their team, implementing a commitment to their continuous development, increasing their overall competencies to support delivery of the team objectives
• Build a transparent environment that supports constructive criticism and continuous improvement
• Though you may manage individual projects, your role will focus more on coaching and empowering other team members to deliver successful projects

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• A law degree from an accredited institution
• Admitted to practice law in a EU jurisdiction; preferred to also have familiarity with US law
• At least 8-10 years of experience practicing law as in-house counsel (preferred) or in a law firm in the public interest sector, or nonprofit environment with substantial legal experience in IP, contracts, and public and government affairs.  Experience with legal aspects of Cascale industries, manufacturing supply chains, trademark, and/or professional services law is a plus.
• 5+ years of significant accomplishments in Public Affairs
• 10+ years working at at VP level or above, some of which as a General Counsel
• Expert level skill in both written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to manage varied programs of work with a high level of autonomy using multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent analytical, research, drafting, and negotiation skills;
• Track record of demonstrating professional judgment and discretion in being of service to multiple teams and senior leadership in a diverse and international organization;
• Exceptional initiative and proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in a collegial and fast-paced environment, both as part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills required
• Being a flexible, proactive, and self-driven professional
• A commitment to Cascale mission and values
• Fluency in English is required

Cascale seeks a candidate who is: 

• Mission-driven: Is motivated by sustainability and the mission of the organization.
• Team player: Has team-oriented experience and approach.
• Tech-savvy: Has the ability to understand and manage a variety of technology and software platforms to support the organization.
• Organized and detail-oriented: Is able to effectively manage many different moving parts (information, projects, software) to help keep the organization running smoothly.
• Excellent communicator: Is able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner.
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous, matrixed environment, where decisions happen fast and we learn by doing and adapt as needed

Reporting Structure

This is a full-time role, reporting to Cascale’s Chief Operating Officer.

Compensation and Location

Cascale offers competitive salary commensurate with experience. Salary bands are based on the country of location.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cascale is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Apply

Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above— but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. We know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and PASSION can’t be learned. To be considered for this position, please apply here.

Flexible/remote location (ideally within commutable distance to a Cascale regional hub – Hong Kong preferred)
Full-time position

About Cascale

Cascale is a global, non-profit alliance of 300 leading apparel, footwear, and textile brands, retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents, service providers, trade associations, NGOs and academic institutions.

Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we are stepping into a new era of impact with a new name, new look, and same enduring vision. The SAC was incorporated as a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011. In May 2019, the SAC spun-off the Higg Index technology platform to Higg, now Worldly, which delivers tools and services that help consumer goods businesses accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. As of 26 February 2024, we are now officially known as Cascale. For more information, visit www.cascale.org.

Together, we are working toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes — to the planet and its people. Through multi-stakeholder engagement, our mission is to transform business for exponential impact through groundbreaking tools, collaborative partnerships,and trusted leadership for industry sustainability.

To reach this shared vision, we have developed the Higg Index in collaboration with our members, to create a global approach for effectively measuring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of value chains and products. Our groundbreaking tools enable organizations to identify hotspots, improve sustainability performance, save time and money, and engage with value chain partners to scale systemic change across the industry.

Position Description 

The Manager, Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) is a truly exciting opportunity to drive demonstrable progress in decarbonising the apparel and footwear industry. You will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving this capacity building program to accelerate the efforts of apparel, footwear and textile manufacturing companies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The program will deliver crucial support  directly working with manufacturers on setting and validating science-aligned targets (SATs) for scope 1 and 2 emissions where they have direct control of their own greenhouse gas emissions. Through MCAP, you will be responsible for taking manufacturers through the following steps from program kick off right through to program completion and evaluation:

1. Measuring their GHG emissions and developing their GHG inventory
2. Setting company-wide science-aligned targets for scope 1 and 2
3. Submit, validate and disclose science-aligned targets
4. Trainings on communication & disclosure, climate risk & assessment, decarbonization plan and climate finance
5. Disclosing progress publicly on an annual basis

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

Program Development (20%)

• Develop relevant resources and guidance to support manufacturers to measure climate risks and develop decarbonization plans. Provide administrative and technical assistance to manufacturers to commit and disclose their science-aligned targets with companies through webinars, blog posts and virtual community platform

Identifying and Actively Recruiting Manufacturers in the Program (30%)

• Actively promote and recruit manufacturing to the program to apparel, footwear and textile manufacturers’ and the  wider community
• Tracking and reporting their status on a regular basis

Manage and Execute Program Implementation and Reporting (50%)

• Develop and implement operational procedures and strategies to execute the program with key program partners
• Organize and deliver training on how to create GHG inventory in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, educate manufacturers to set their own targets and develop their own long-term climate action plans.
• Provide technical advisory service and administrative assistance to manufacturers who seek to commit to, and set science-aligned targets
• Manage the implementation of science-aligned target validation with approved third party organizations to perform technical reviews for participating manufacturing companies on science-aligned target submissions and approval process. Develop and maintain quality assurance mechanisms to ensure the credibility of verification program
• Support participation of manufacturers in clearly communicating and disclosing these requirements to the MCAP webpage or relevant platform.
• Encourage manufacturers to develop action plans that describe how they will reduce GHG emissions and achieve their SATs. Coordinate and convene with external industry experts and partners in offering support to manufacturers to implement such plans in the future
• Measure program success, create and analyze key program impact data and prepare presentations to inform progress to leadership regularly
• Respond to program enquiries from manufactures and external stakeholders
• Liaise with internal and external partners across programs and countries

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience with climate and decarbonization related projects, science-based targets, corporate greenhouse gas management and accounting, corporate sustainability program
• Hands-on working experience with apparel, footwear, home textiles or consumer goods manufacturers preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Environmental Sciences, Environmental or Energy Economics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering or related area required. Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams of individuals and colleagues
• Strong project management and analytical skills;
• Ability to make compelling presentations through PowerPoint
• Experience working with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent (English) written and verbal communications skills. Candidate who possesses multiple language skills (Mandarin, Vietnamese, Bengali, Hindi) is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, database management and internet research
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Team player with strong ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated approach to work.
• This position requires travel (30%) for meeting with manufacturers, attending conferences and team or cross functional meetings with colleagues.

Cascale seeks a candidate who is:

• Mission-driven: Is motivated by sustainability and the mission of the organization.
• Team player: Has team-oriented experience and approach.
• Tech-savvy: Has the ability to understand and manage a variety of technology and software platforms to support the organization.
• Organized and detail-oriented: Is able to effectively manage many different moving parts (information, projects, software) to help keep the organization running smoothly.
• Excellent communicator: Is able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner.

Reporting Structure

This is a full-time role, reporting directly to the Senior Director of the Decarbonization Program.

Compensation and Location

The Cascale offers a compensation package and salary bands are based on country location and aims to be competitive in each market. Actual compensation will also vary depending on factors including (but not limited to) relevant experience and performance. Salary is just one component of Cascale’s Total Rewards package for employees.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cascale is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Apply

Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above— but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. We know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and PASSION can’t be learned. To be considered for this position, please apply here.

Full-time, Hong Kong or Bangalore

About Cascale

Cascale is a global, non-profit alliance of 300 leading apparel, footwear, and textile brands, retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents, service providers, trade associations, NGOs and academic institutions.

Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we are stepping into a new era of impact with a new name, new look, and same enduring vision. The SAC was incorporated as a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011. In May 2019, the SAC spun-off the Higg Index technology platform to Higg, now Worldly, which delivers tools and services that help consumer goods businesses accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. As of 26 February 2024, we are now officially known as Cascale. For more information, visit www.cascale.org.

Together, we are working toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes — to the planet and its people. Through multi-stakeholder engagement, our mission is to transform business for exponential impact through groundbreaking tools, collaborative partnerships,and trusted leadership for industry sustainability.

To reach this shared vision, we have developed the Higg Index in collaboration with our members, to create a global approach for effectively measuring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of value chains and products. Our groundbreaking tools enable organizations to identify hotspots, improve sustainability performance, save time and money, and engage with value chain partners to scale systemic change across the industry.

Position Description

The Senior Director, Facility Environmental Performance will be responsible for leading Cascale’s strategy for improving environmental performance of manufacturing facilities in the apparel, footwear and home textiles industry, leveraging the Higg Index Facility Environment Module (FEM), and the ecosystem around the tool including the Cascale Verification Program, training programs, documentation and guidance, stakeholders and partners such as Worldly. The purpose of this position is to guide and create consensus among Coalition members, facilities, and stakeholders to ensure the Higg FEM maintains its status as the most comprehensive and holistic framework in the world for measuring sustainability performance in the footwear, apparel, and home textile industries.

This role requires an expert in project management who is experienced and confident with facilitation of diverse stakeholders perspectives. This role also will require familiarity and experience working with facility environmental program implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Facility Environmental Performance program

• Develop an integrated strategy for the FEM eco-system to accelerate the progress of the manufacturing facilities and ensure delivery against Cascale’s environmental performance goals
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups inside Cascale to ensure effective delivery of the program goals leveraging the various internal capabilities
• Leverage the Higg FEM eco-system to lead and facilitate industry collective action on foundational environmental performance and decarbonization
• Manage and liaise with external stakeholders such as Worldly, ZDHC, Aii and Textile Exchange to ensure alignment and coordination across the industry, as relevant.

Facility Tools

• Oversee and develop a strategy for the FEM ecosystem, value proposition and its application to support the industry’s sustainability goals.
• Lead and facilitate industry alignment around the Higg FEM frameworks and tools, in order to reduce the duplication of efforts across the value chain to drive adoption at scale
• Be Cascale’s lead expert for Higg FEM with external stakeholders and partners.
• Oversee, through the internal FAC tools team:
  • The development of resources that support the global scaling of the Higg FEM, including “How to Higg” guidance, training and implementation guides, resources, and translations.
  • The tracking and analyzing of the Higg FEM adoption data, including the development and review of data exports, internal and member data reporting.
•  Continue iterating the tools to ensure they are up-to-date and fit for purpose
  • Through the Cascale, Higg Index Tool and Program Governance, lead and oversee internal and external expert input, consolidation and final outputs, for the development and evolution of tools and programs to support facility environmental performance primarily focused on the  FEM eco-system.Cascale’s relationship with technology partner Worldly in the development of the tool on the platform, such as through QA testing and new feature design.
  • Cascale’s relationship with the Social Labor Convergence Project (https://slconvergence.org) to support the development of the FSLM tool and CAF methodology.

Verification  

• Develop a vision and strategy for the future of the FEM Verification program and activities
• Oversee, through the internal Verification team:
  • Cascale’s selection and management of contractors
  • Innovative approaches to improving data accuracy beyond traditional auditing methods;
  • Collaboration and convergence with other sustainability assessments that have been prioritized by Cascale;
  • Ensure Higg verification programs reduce redundancy in assessments while improving social and environmental results on the ground.

Qualifications

Ideal candidate has:

• 10+ years experience with Higg Index tools, the Cascale Organization and the footwear, apparel and home textile industries including facility engagement and sustainability programs
• Experience with multi-layered, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and a solution oriented approach
• Strong experience and passion for implementing and leading sustainability focused efforts
• Innate curiosity and ability to check their ego at the door
• Strong project management, analytics and leadership skills;
• Proven ability to build a strong community with growing multiple internal teams and partners, coordinating between teams to ensure we are moving towards our company-level goals, and staying on our scheduled timeline
• Experience in consensus building
• Educational and diverse work experience to provide well rounded, wholistic approach to creating solutions
• Strong familiarity with Cascale and the Higg suite of tools with a clear understanding of the difference in approach between Higg and standard audits
• Experience managing remote and international employees, contractors and teams
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to engage in occasional domestic and international travel

Cascale seeks a candidate who is: 

• Mission-driven: Is motivated by sustainability and the mission of the organization.
• Team player: Has team-oriented experience and approach.
• Tech-savvy: Has the ability to understand and manage a variety of technology and software platforms to support the organization.
• Organized and detail-oriented: Is able to effectively manage many different moving parts (information, projects, software) to help keep the organization running smoothly.
• Excellent communicator: Is able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner.

Reporting Structure

This is a full-time role, reporting directly to the SVP, Higg Index.

Compensation and Location

Cascale offers competitive salary commensurate with experience. Salary bands are based on the country of location.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cascale is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Apply

Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above— but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. We know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and PASSION can’t be learned. To be considered for this position, please apply here.

Full-time position, flexible/remote location preferably in Hong Kong

About Cascale

Cascale is a global, non-profit alliance of 300 leading apparel, footwear, and textile brands, retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents, service providers, trade associations, NGOs and academic institutions.

Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we are stepping into a new era of impact with a new name, new look, and same enduring vision. The SAC was incorporated as a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011. In May 2019, the SAC spun-off the Higg Index technology platform to Higg, now Worldly, which delivers tools and services that help consumer goods businesses accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. As of 26 February 2024, we are now officially known as Cascale. For more information, visit www.cascale.org.

Together, we are working toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes — to the planet and its people. Through multi-stakeholder engagement, our mission is to transform business for exponential impact through groundbreaking tools, collaborative partnerships,and trusted leadership for industry sustainability.

To reach this shared vision, we have developed the Higg Index in collaboration with our members, to create a global approach for effectively measuring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of value chains and products. Our groundbreaking tools enable organizations to identify hotspots, improve sustainability performance, save time and money, and engage with value chain partners to scale systemic change across the industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project manage the update and development cycles of the Higg FEM tool
• Collaborate with technical developers to implement improvements and enhancements to the platform, tools, and methodologies.
• Track and analyze Higg FEM adoption and performance data, including internal and member data reporting.
• Gather and synthesize feedback from stakeholders, members, and Cascale staff to prioritize initiatives according to Cascale’s vision and strategy.
• Facilitate and coordinate the Cascale’s Member involvement process through the Strategic Council and Member Expert Teams.
• Gather input and feedback to complement internal expertise in the development of the FEM tool and programs.
• Serve as one of the experts and representatives on Higg FEM for Cascale staff, members, and external stakeholders.
• Engage with Apparel Alliance Partners on development and implementation of programs in accordance to Cascale Vision and Strategy.
• Identify and engage with new industry or standard partners on development and implementation of tools and programs in accordance to Cascale Vision and Strategy.
• Develop adoption resources that support the global scaling of the Higg Facility Module, including “How to Higg” guidance, training and implementation guides, resources, and translations.
• Conduct UAT in cooperation with the technical teams.
• Track and analyze Higg FEM adoption and performance data
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the apparel, footwear, home textiles and/or other consumer goods industries, including direct experience developing and implementing environmental sustainability programs at manufacturing facilities;
• Demonstrated project management, leadership, and analytics skills;
• Strong familiarity with Cascale and the Higg suite of tools, with a clear understanding of the difference in approach between Higg Index verification and standard audits;
• Experience with multi-layered, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and a solution-oriented approach;
• Experience and confidence in convening, facilitating, and leading conversations with diverse groups of stakeholders with a wide range of perspectives, and consensus building;
• Experience working with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Capability to work independently while collaborating with staff.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working remotely on international time zones
• Passion for environmental sustainability;
• Post-graduate diploma or Bachelor in environmental science/ environmental & chemical engineering/ environmental technology/ environmental management/ sustainability related degrees
• Proficient in English
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin, Bengali, Vietnamese, Turkish – advantageous

Cascale seeks a candidate who is: 

• Mission-driven: Is motivated by sustainability and the mission of the organization.
• Team player: Has team-oriented experience and approach.
• Tech-savvy: Has the ability to understand and manage a variety of technology and software platforms to support the organization.
• Organized and detail-oriented: Is able to effectively manage many different moving parts (information, projects, software) to help keep the organization running smoothly.
• Excellent communicator: Is able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner.

Reporting Structure

This is a full-time role, reporting directly to the Director, Higg Index Facility Tools.

Compensation and Location

The Cascale offers a compensation package and salary bands are based on country location and aims to be competitive in each market. Actual compensation will also vary depending on factors including (but not limited to) relevant experience and performance. Salary is just one component of Cascale’s Total Rewards package for employees.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cascale is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Apply

Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above— but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. We know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and PASSION can’t be learned. To be considered for this position, please apply here.

Flexible/remote location
NL or U.S. preferred
Full-time position

About Cascale

Cascale is a global, non-profit alliance of 300 leading apparel, footwear, and textile brands, retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents, service providers, trade associations, NGOs and academic institutions.

Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we are stepping into a new era of impact with a new name, new look, and same enduring vision. The SAC was incorporated as a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011. In May 2019, the SAC spun-off the Higg Index technology platform to Higg, now Worldly, which delivers tools and services that help consumer goods businesses accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. As of 26 February 2024, we are now officially known as Cascale. For more information, visit www.cascale.org.

Together, we are working toward a shared vision of an industry that gives back more than it takes — to the planet and its people. Through multi-stakeholder engagement, our mission is to transform business for exponential impact through groundbreaking tools, collaborative partnerships, and trusted leadership for industry sustainability.

To reach this shared vision, we have developed the Higg Index in collaboration with our members, to create a global approach for effectively measuring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of value chains and products. Our groundbreaking tools enable organizations to identify hotspots, improve sustainability performance, save time and money, and engage with value chain partners to scale systemic change across the industry.

Position Description 

Cascale is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sponsorship Manager to lead, grow, and develop our sponsorship efforts across a diverse portfolio of events, including our flagship Annual Meeting, Manufacturer Forum, Brand & Retail Forum, and smaller, high-impact events such as those held during New York Climate Week. The ideal candidate will focus on generating substantial sponsorship revenue annually while leading the growth and development of our sponsorship strategy, consistently seeking opportunities to increase income revenue over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue Generation and Growth:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sponsorship strategy aimed at achieving and surpassing an annual revenue target with a focus on driving long-term growth.
• Identify, target, and secure new sponsors while nurturing and expanding relationships with existing sponsors to increase their investment over time.
• Design and create innovative sponsorship packages and proposals that meet the evolving needs of sponsors and align with Cascale’s mission and event objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.

Strategic Development:

• Take ownership of the growth and development of Cascale’s sponsorship work, identifying new revenue streams and areas for expansion.
• Continuously assess the sponsorship landscape, perform market research and competitor analysis, staying ahead of industry trends and leveraging insights to enhance and diversify sponsorship offerings.
• Work closely with the Event Director to set and achieve strategic goals for sponsorship growth, aligning with the broader objectives of Cascale.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with sponsors, understanding their business objectives and aligning them with relevant sponsorship opportunities.
• Create, maintain, and regularly update a comprehensive database of potential and current sponsors. Track and manage sponsor interactions, update contact information, and document sponsor needs and preferences.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all sponsorship-related inquiries, ensuring sponsor satisfaction and loyalty.
• Regularly engage with sponsors to gather feedback, assess the value of their participation, and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration.

Event Coordination and Execution:

• Collaborate with the Event Director and event management team to seamlessly integrate sponsor deliverables into event planning and execution.
• Oversee the on-site execution of sponsorship activations at events, ensuring all sponsor obligations are met and exceed expectations.
• Work closely with marketing and communications teams to ensure sponsors receive maximum visibility and promotion through event materials, social media, and other channels.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Develop and maintain a sponsorship sales pipeline, regularly reporting on progress and providing updates to senior management.
• Analyze sponsorship performance, providing post-event reports and data-driven recommendations for improvement and growth.
• Use insights and feedback to refine sponsorship offerings and identify new opportunities for expansion.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, communications, finance, and event management, to ensure the seamless execution of sponsorship deals.
• Collaborate with the content and programming teams to develop meaningful and impactful sponsorship content that resonates with event attendees.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or a similar role, preferably within the events or nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record of not only securing high-value sponsorships and achieving revenue targets but also driving sponsorship growth and innovation.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong sales and negotiation skills, with the ability to close deals, grow relationships, and build lasting partnerships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the value of sponsorship opportunities to potential partners.
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset, capable of developing and expanding sponsorship offerings to meet evolving industry needs.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and sponsorships simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to delivering exceptional service to sponsors.
• Proficiency in CRM software such as Salesforce, and experience with event management software is a plus.

Cascale seeks a candidate who is: 

• Mission-driven: Is motivated by sustainability and the mission of the organization.
• Team player: Has team-oriented experience and approach.
• Tech-savvy: Has the ability to understand and manage a variety of technology and software platforms to support the organization.
• Organized and detail-oriented: Is able to effectively manage many different moving parts (information, projects, software) to help keep the organization running smoothly.
• Excellent communicator: Is able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passionate about sustainability and Cascale’s mission to drive positive change in the consumer goods industry.

Reporting Structure

This is a full-time role, reporting directly to the Director, Events.

Compensation and Location

Preference for applicants based in Amsterdam or the U.S. East Coast with the ability to travel as needed for events and meetings.

Cascale offers a compensation package and salary bands are based on country location and aims to be competitive in each market. Actual compensation will also vary depending on factors including (but not limited to) relevant experience and performance. Salary is just one component of Cascale’s Total Rewards package for employees.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cascale is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

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Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above—but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. We know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and PASSION can’t be learned. To be considered for this position, U.S. applicants please apply here; NL applicants please apply here.