Relationship Manager

About Earthworm

Earthworm is a group of people who believes we can solve the big issues affecting people and nature today. We work in global supply chains impacting millions of people and places around the world to make the products we buy. We work on the ground, in forests, fields and factories, helping companies, farmers and communities find practical solutions together. And we know that, ultimately, trust and positive changes comes from people getting to work together, hands in the soil.

Your Role

As a Relationship Manager, your role will be primarily focused on:

• Building and managing key global partner relationships and workplan activities related to responsible sourcing and production, ensuring high quality deliverables, providing strategic support, and cultivating trusting relationships.
• Collaborating with companies, NGOs, local governments, civil society, and EF teams (field and technical) across the Americas, Asia, and Europe to bring responsibly sourced agricultural and forest products to market.
• Preparing proposals, negotiate contracts, and track progress against agreed upon goals and budgets and supporting partners on stakeholder, supplier and customer engagement, developing communication tools and documents.
• Growing existing relationships and supporting new business development

Your Profile

You have a passion for working on complex environmental and social issues related to sustainability and resilience in value chains, with knowledge of natural resource management and supply chains. You have demonstrated relationship management experience and are well-versed in managing complex projects and engaging diverse stakeholders.

Motivated by working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment across sectors, your ability to analyse systems and identify key issues, risks, and possible solutions makes you an asset to your team. Collaboration is central to your work, and you build trusted relationships and develop compelling, practical solutions that drive impact across environmental, social, and business priorities. You are a clear communicator and have strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Workings Conditions

• Based in the United States and working remotely, with a requirement to be located in or near Seattle, WA; Minneapolis, MN; or a major Northeast city, with preference for Philadelphia or Washington, DC.
• Combined academic & workplace experience equivalent to 5+ years in relevant field
• Ability to travel by air for multiple days. This position includes travel within the United States and Canada, with possible additional international travel (estimated 4 weeks per year)
• Scheduling flexibility required to accommodate calls and meetings across global time zones
• Valid work authorization required
• Full-time position
• Open-ended contract
• English required
• Immediate start Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation & Benefits:

• $70,000-$88,000 annually, depending on experience
• 25 days paid leave per year
• 11 paid public holidays
• Paid sick and safe time
• 10 weeks paid parental leave (supplemental to state parental leave programs)
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Employer subsidized medical and dental Insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match

Joining Us

If you are in search of a workplace with a meaningful impact and a desire to innovate and act for the environment, this opportunity is for you! Our team is committed to and passionate about finding concrete solutions to improve the relationship between people and nature.

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