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GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD
ECOLOGY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

GOTS Organic Production Specialist

Reports to: GOTS Managing Director

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria.

We are a self-funded non-profit organisation and are looking for an Organic Production Specialist to operate from home with travel if necessary. This is a part time position for about 20 hours a week which may be reviewed for a full-time appointment in one year.

Start Date: At the earliest

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Be the central point for all issues regarding organic fibre production in connection with GOTS
  • Promote organic and organic in conversion fibre production within the GOTS processing chain and other stakeholders in order to connect fibre producers with the GOTS processing chain
  • Contribute to GOTS Standard development and Quality Assurance measures related to organic fibre production, which may include providing content and comments for webinars and standard revisions.
  • Provide knowledge internally as basis for GOTS policies and publications (and social media)
  • Coordinate with external organisations and stakeholders in the field of organic production
  • Represent GOTS interests at relevant external standards bodies, stakeholder meetings, seminars and conferences and advocacy groups.

Candidates for the post of GOTS Organic Production Specialist should match the following profile:

  • Sound knowledge regarding organic agriculture
  • At least 5 years’ experience from similar functions in public sector, international organisations or civil society.
  • Relevant advanced degree.
  • Knowledge and experience in Project Management
  • Familiarity with the global system of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and a positive attitude to VSS including feasibility and barriers, valuing the dynamic of a standard as innovator and forerunner.
  • Sound knowledge of the GOTS Standard and Certification System and /or related standards.
  • Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work in a team from distance, operate independently: self-motivating, self-guiding, self-structuring and coordinate actions under supervision of the GOTS Management.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Willingness to travel as and when necessary.
  • Willingness and ability to learn and innovate within the position.
  • Fluency in English is required, written and spoken. Knowledge of other languages especially German is a plus.

We offer:

A challenging, multifaceted, work-from-home position at a world leading, internationally recognized standard organisation.

The chance to support the national and international movement towards sustainable textile production.

A highly motivated, worldwide team and harmonious work environment.

If you meet above criteria and are interested in the position, please email your resume to Jacqueline Schneider,