Remote CEO: Scale a Purpose-Driven Fair Trade Movement

Acre; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Trade USA is a fully remote social enterprise with a mission to build fairer, more resilient supply chains.

We seek a proven C-suite leader with P&L ownership to grow the movement, engage brands and retailers, and guide governance across a distributed workforce. The CEO will drive measurable impact and scalable growth, while upholding Fair Trade values.

The role requires strategic vision, stakeholder partnership, and the ability to lead in a remote, globally connected environment.

Qualifications

• Proven C-suite leadership with track record of organizational performance.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L ownership.
• Experience in consumer brand building or certification.
• Ability to develop leadership and drive accountability.
• Willingness to travel and operate in US market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization to scale impact while strengthening governance.
• Build a growth engine linking integrity, trust, and consumer engagement.
• Oversee strategy, budgeting, and resource allocation with measurable results.
• Foster distributed teams and remote collaboration.

Skills

C-suite leadership

P&L ownership

Financial acumen

Brand building

Leadership development

US market focus

Remote leadership

Job description

Fair Trade USA is a fully remote social enterprise with a mission to build fairer, more resilient supply chains.

We seek a proven C-suite leader with P&L ownership to grow the movement, engage brands and retailers, and guide governance across a distributed workforce. The CEO will drive measurable impact and scalable growth, while upholding Fair Trade values.

The role requires strategic vision, stakeholder partnership, and the ability to lead in a remote, globally connected environment.