Country Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• In this role, you will report to the Senior Director of Programs and take charge of leading and implementing Tilt Collective’s US program.

• This position offers the chance to create one of the most impactful philanthropic initiatives aimed at promoting balanced food systems.

• You will enhance Tilt Collective's US strategy, oversee grant-making activities, and manage a diverse portfolio of grantees.

• Your efforts will focus on bolstering the US civil society 'movement' and securing support for healthy and sustainable food from both existing and prospective donors.

• You will operate with a significant level of autonomy while leveraging the expertise of our global team.

• Refine Tilt Collective’s US strategy to pinpoint the most crucial levers of change, prioritize effective approaches, and identify the necessary ecosystem to achieve these goals.

• The strategy must encompass all three of Tilt Collective’s 'pillars' of work: policy change, private sector engagement, and narrative transformation.

• Clearly and concisely articulate Tilt Collective’s US strategy for understanding by donors and other stakeholders.

• Conduct proactive outreach across various sectors within the food systems field, drawing insights from the environment, health, consumer, farmer, and other relevant constituencies to formulate an effective strategy.

• Manage the process for obtaining grant approvals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive and verifiable professional experience in climate and health, particularly related to food systems.

• Proven ability to design high-level strategies and translate them into actionable implementations, with a strong emphasis on achieving impact.

• Exceptional networking and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with partners and grantees.

• Experience in engaging donors, particularly within a philanthropic context.

• A strong network within civil society, donor, and business stakeholders in a relevant national context, along with a solid reputation in the field.

• Capability to work across various disciplines pertinent to food system transition, including environment, health, farming, animal rights, social development, food security, and consumer advocacy.

• Flexible and effective in navigating a dynamic and evolving landscape.

• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work culture.

• Ability to work effectively within a virtual, remote team, and in-person as necessary.

• Experience in managing budgets.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Flexibility in work arrangements.