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$185,000–$195,000/yr
US 4w PTO

  • Lead the strategic direction and performance of ReFED's business-facing team, including consulting, advisory services, and multi-stakeholder commitment programs.
  • Serve as a senior external spokesperson and build high-trust relationships with food businesses, trade associations, and industry partners.
  • Manage a team of two Directors and an Analyst, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.

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UK Europe 5w PTO 12w maternity

  • Lead a team of consultants, drive new business growth, and strengthen client relationships across European food, agriculture, and sustainability markets.
  • Oversee consultancy project delivery, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction, while supporting commercial strategy development.
  • Represent Promar at industry events and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned commercial and operational execution.

Promar International is a leading provider of consulting services to farmers, food companies and retailers, covering farm consultancy, sustainability, and finance management. It is part of the Genus ABS group, a global FTSE 250 company with over 3,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries, holding the Investors in People Silver Award.

$100,000–$125,000/yr
US

  • Shape the positioning and messaging for HowGood's Reduction Network to establish the company as a central hub for collaborative reduction in the F&B industry.
  • Develop thought leadership content including white papers, webinars, and event programming that advances industry conversations on sustainability.
  • Drive engagement through multichannel campaigns, social media strategy, and conversion initiatives to grow the community and pipeline.

HowGood is the industry leader in food sustainability data, working with the world's largest food and beverage companies to measure and reduce environmental impact. The company covers over 90,000 agricultural emission factors and fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on making sustainability actionable.

US 4w PTO

  • Lead strategic development and oversight of IRAP's global programs, including client services, litigation, and policy advocacy.
  • Represent IRAP in national and global forums, building relationships with donors and stakeholders to advance the mission.
  • Supervise program offices across US, Europe, and SWANA, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture aligned with anti-oppression principles.

IRAP (International Refugee Assistance Project) is a nonprofit that provides legal assistance and advocacy for refugees and displaced people worldwide. It operates in the US, Germany, Jordan, and Lebanon with a team dedicated to justice and equality through innovative programs and systemic change.

$138,800–$194,300/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Own end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives from definition through execution.
  • Develop strategies grounded in deep understanding of business goals and market dynamics.
  • Establish and run the operating rhythm of the division, including annual planning and quarterly reviews.

Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform that helps homebuyers move, maintain, and protect their homes. We have approximately 30 thousand partner companies and a global team, with a culture of empowerment and accountability.

$180,000–$190,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Define and execute Chomps' long-term category leadership vision and growth strategy using syndicated, household, and retailer data.
  • Serve as executive-level category spokesperson with top retailers, building data-backed growth stories that influence commercial decisions.
  • Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing Category Leadership team, fostering accountability and cross-functional collaboration.

Chomps is America's fastest-growing meat snack brand, redefining convenient snacking with real ingredients and bold flavors. It is a minority-owned, family-operated, B Corporation-certified business committed to thoughtful sourcing and non-ultra-processed food.

$78,318–$129,888/yr
US

  • Leads the in-Shack food safety auditing program and ensures alignment with Food Code and regulatory agencies.
  • Drives cross-functional alignment for digital food safety tools and ensures operations leaders are proficient.
  • Manages the Shack HACCP program and provides subject matter expertise for food safety issues beyond SOPs.

Shake Shack is a fast-growing hospitality brand, originating from a hot dog cart in NYC, committed to serving high-quality food with a high level of hospitality. With over 20 years of growth, the company fosters a positive, inclusive work environment focused on team development and community giving.

$100,130–$155,540/yr

  • Implement and manage Sodexo’s Procurement and Distribution programs across the assigned territory, building strong relationships with procurement partners.
  • Analyze data and develop targeted strategies to address opportunities for improved vendor and product compliance.
  • Lead and facilitate Supplier Business Reviews within regional distribution programs.

Sodexo provides food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected.

US

  • Manage assigned broker networks across multiple U.S. regions and ensure sales initiatives are executed effectively.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Costco buyers, brokers, distributors, and other key customers.
  • Analyze sales performance and customer data to support business reviews, forecasting, and customer presentations.

Synear Foods USA is a subsidiary of Synear Food Holdings, one of the largest and most established frozen food manufacturers in China. With a strong heritage of quality and innovation, Synear serves consumers worldwide and focuses on delivering authentic frozen food products to North American markets.

$145,000–$160,000/yr
United States

  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, leading high-priority initiatives and complex cross-functional projects.
  • Translate ambiguous problems into structured workplans, analyses, and recommendations, driving work from concept through execution.
  • Own the operating rhythm of executive leadership and build scalable systems to track priorities, decisions, and progress.

ILO Group is a women-owned education strategy and policy firm that supports school districts and states in executing high-priority initiatives. The team works alongside educators, experts, and government partners, and also powers partnerships including Women Leading Ed and The Forum for Educational Leadership.

$150,000–$190,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Build and manage new relationships with residential DER partners across North America, owning the full sales cycle.
  • Deepen existing partner relationships and launch new programs in additional territories with new asset types.
  • Attend industry conferences and represent Voltus to residential partners through in-person meetings.

Voltus is the leading platform connecting distributed energy resources to electricity markets, delivering less expensive, more reliable, and more sustainable electricity. The company has moved from startup to significant growth stage and values 'doing well by doing good.'

US Unlimited PTO

  • Drive go-to-market strategy and revenue growth for the Banking & Financial Services industry, partnering with sales, product, and marketing teams.
  • Act as executive sponsor on high-priority deals, refining narratives and overcoming procurement and security audit hurdles.
  • Develop thought leadership content and establish Quantum Metric as a top-tier solution in BFSI through analyst engagement and industry events.

Quantum Metric is a leader in digital analytics, helping organizations put customers at the heart of everything they do by monitoring, diagnosing, and optimizing digital journeys. Named to Inc 5000 and Deloitte 500 for six consecutive years, it has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, BuiltIn, Fast Company, and Forbes, with a diverse and inclusive culture focused on employee growth.

US

  • Define and own strategic vision and performance metrics for a nationwide Chapter Network.
  • Lead design, execution, and continuous improvement of chapter programs across 500+ chapters.
  • Manage and develop a growing team, oversee budget, and represent the organization externally.

This organization mobilizes youth to transform mental health norms in schools and communities through a nationwide network of 500+ chapters. It fosters an inclusive, mission-driven culture centered on equity, diversity, and work-life balance.

$145,000–$160,000/yr
US

  • Own revenue, customer growth, and retention across the Miami and Las Vegas markets through new sales acquisition and account expansion.
  • Build, develop, and nurture a high-performing sales team to consistently exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.
  • Leverage established relationships with restaurateurs, chefs, and hospitality leaders to expand market share and brand awareness.

OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, is a restaurant reservation platform with 60,000+ partners and 25+ years of experience. Their culture is defined by hospitality and taking care of others, with a global team focused on helping restaurants thrive.

$70,000–$100,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Partner 1:1 with business owners to create and execute long-term strategic growth plans.
  • Apply firsthand experience leading teams, managing operations, and scaling a company.
  • Build a book of 15-20 clients based on trust, accountability, and measurable results.

Cultivate Advisors is a national team of entrepreneurial coaches built by owners, for owners, helping founders of $500K–$10M companies scale sustainably and profitably. They have been on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Companies for seven years and were named one of Inc.'s Best Places to Work.

$200,000–$200,000/yr
Global

  • Own the engineering organization for the cash delivery platform, including structure, staffing, and operating model.
  • Drive multi-year technical strategy, balancing build vs. buy decisions and architectural transitions for recipient impact.
  • Represent engineering at leadership level, translating technical realities into business decisions and coaching engineers.

GiveDirectly delivers cash transfers to people living in poverty, having distributed over $1B to 2+ million recipients across 15 countries since 2011. The organization is one of Time100's Most Influential Companies of 2026 and fosters a candid, analytical, non-hierarchical culture that supports high ownership and professional growth.

$288,400–$535,600/yr
US

  • Lead US commercial strategy development and alignment with enterprise priorities.
  • Build integrated portfolio prioritization and governance capabilities for the US business.
  • Drive strategic execution, insights, and performance tracking for the US Leadership Team.

Novartis is a global healthcare company focused on innovative medicines. They employ over 100,000 people and emphasize a collaborative culture dedicated to improving patients' lives.

$72,000–$93,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Own the quality standard for food photography across the network.
  • Lead a team of Photo Curation Specialists and manage freelance photographers.
  • Evolve how operations scale through product and engineering partnerships.

ezCater is the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US, making it easy for any organization to manage food needs and order from over 125,000 restaurants. The company has a collaborative, high-performing culture with engaged colleagues who value work/life harmony.

$130,000–$140,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Oversee third-party co-manufacturing partners to plan capacity, ensure material availability, and produce consistent product.
  • Drive manufacturing excellence with a LEAN mindset, continuously improving quality, performance, and cost.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and manage key stakeholder relationships to optimize network volume allocation.

Chomps is America's fastest-growing meat snack brand, committed to real ingredients and bold flavors. As a minority-owned, family-operated B Corporation, they prioritize thoughtful sourcing and have earned non–ultra-processed food certification.

US

  • Lead strategy for HCV thought leader engagement and market differentiation.
  • Manage a team of regional Thought Leader Liaisons to execute in-field marketing plans.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and medical affairs to drive business results.

AbbVie discovers and delivers innovative medicines and solutions to address serious health issues. They are a large global biopharmaceutical company with a culture focused on integrity, innovation, and serving the community.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives to improve operating efficiency, delivery velocity, and scalability.
  • Partner across technology, operations, and product to align strategies with execution and measurable results.
  • Design future-state operating models and drive accountability through clear roles, governance, and performance management.

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for healthcare professionals, connecting over 2 million providers and processing over 12 billion transactions annually. With headquarters in Jacksonville, FL, and offices in Bangalore, India, and a remote US workforce, they foster an energetic, innovative culture focused on patient care.