Sustainability & Product Responsibility Lead; Temporary

Sustainability & Product Responsibility Lead (6 Month Temporary Assignment)

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to support the execution of key Sustainability and Product Responsibility initiatives aligned with a long-term industry strategy. This role is structured around a focused project with defined goals and milestones, with the opportunity for continued engagement as the work evolves.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys connecting people with the right solutions, and takes pride in turning complex regulatory or sustainability information into clear, practical guidance.

The right person will be a self-starter with strong attention to detail, a “can-do” mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and independence. You will serve as a go-to resource for members and stakeholders while helping build tools, resources, and processes that support the broader industry.

Lead Regulatory Monitoring & EPR Guidance (25–30%)

• Monitor evolving regulatory developments related to packaging and textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and broader product compliance requirements
• Translate complex regulatory changes into clear, practical guidance for members
• Maintain and update EPR-related white papers, briefs, and compliance resources
• Serve as a liaison with external experts (e.g., CAA) to ensure guidance remains accurate and actionable

Develop Educational Content & Practical Guidance (20–25%)

• Draft first versions of policies, case studies, webinars, workshops, and guidance materials aligned with strategic priorities
• Create best-practice resources that help members operationalize sustainability and compliance in real-world settings
• Support development of educational programming and materials that strengthen member readiness and confidence
• Identify recurring industry challenges and translate them into clear, scalable resources

Build Member-Facing Tools & Compliance Infrastructure (20–25%)

• Supporting development of compliance and risk prioritization tools in collaboration with industry experts
• Update and improve the Product Tracking Labels resource
• Enhance usability, navigation, and accessibility of compliance and sustainability content across the organization’s website
• Contributes to building systems that enable members to more easily navigate and apply complex requirements

Structure Member Resources & Onboarding Pathways (10–15%)

• Convert existing sustainability and product responsibility materials into structured, role-based onboarding pathways and playbooks
• Organize resources into clear “start here / next steps” journeys for members at different stages of maturity
• Identify gaps in current resources and help prioritize development of new materials

Support Member & Internal Compliance Inquiries (5–10%)

• Serve as a central point of coordination for sustainability, product responsibility, and compliance-related questions
• Ensure timely, consistent, and well-documented responses for members and internal teams
  
  Track inquiry trends to inform future resource development and identify emerging needs

Support Carbon Data & Internal Tracking (5–10%)

• Gather, organize, and maintain activity data required for carbon footprint measurement and reporting readiness
• Support development of internal tracking processes and data organization systems

• Product compliance or regulatory affairs
• Sustainability in consumer goods or supply chains
• Industry association programs focused on responsibility or policy
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical guidance
• Strong structured writing skills (white papers, policy documents, educational resources)
• Comfortably operating independently with minimal oversight
• Strong soft skills and a collaborative, member-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with urgency and precision
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through

• Experience in promotional products, apparel, or consumer goods
• Exposure to EPR, product safety, or carbon accounting
• Experience working within an association or member-driven organization