Executive Director – Public Affairs, Strategy & Partnerships

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

📋 Description

• Define and execute Custodi’s strategic vision while ensuring it aligns with the broader Our Common Home network.

• Identify opportunities for impactful initiatives and collaborations at both local and national levels.

• Build and cultivate Custodi’s identity, workforce, culture, and governance structures.

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a small yet ambitious team.

• Establish relationships and capabilities for trusted partnerships with community leaders, local stakeholders, and organizations throughout Italy.

• Ensure that engagement with underrepresented communities informs the organization’s strategy and operations.

• Spearhead fundraising initiatives in Italy with foundations, philanthropic contributors, and institutional partners.

• Contribute to the financial sustainability of Custodi and the broader Our Common Home network.

• Represent Custodi in public discussions, events, and media engagements.

• Foster constructive dialogue within Italian society.

• Manage financial, operational, and personnel-related processes.

• Uphold high standards of organizational governance and accountability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comfortable creating initiatives from scratch, thriving in dynamic environments, and adjusting strategies as opportunities arise.

• Strong understanding of Italy's political, institutional, and cultural landscape.

• Proven experience in leading teams, establishing organizations or initiatives, and nurturing a collaborative and accountable culture.

• Experience in designing and implementing initiatives that mobilize communities or influence public discourse.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, institutions, and funders.

• Familiarity with the Italian philanthropic sector and confidence in cultivating relationships with donors and partners.

• Native-level proficiency in Italian.

• Good working knowledge of English; strong English communication skills are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• The opportunity to build and shape a new organization in Italy, with significant influence over its strategy, culture, team, and operational methods from an early stage.

• A high level of autonomy and ownership, supported by the Custodi Board and the wider Our Common Home network.

• The chance to develop a unique approach to environmental engagement in Italy and create an organization designed around the audiences and communities it aims to serve.

• Access to an international network of leaders, organizations, and expertise addressing similar challenges in various contexts.

• Dedicated learning and development support, including access to pertinent training, coaching, and leadership development opportunities.

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options within Italy.

• Home office equipment allowance.

• Equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

• A comprehensive benefits package and working methods will be developed as Custodi expands.