Head of Technology

Empower the Next Generation to End Factory Farming

What would it mean to dedicate your time, talent, and energy to creating a more just and sustainable food system?

New Roots Institute is a growing nonprofit dedicated to ending factory farming by empowering the next generation of advocates. Our fellowship programs train students to lead real-world campaigns that create structural and behavioral change in their communities. 

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Technology to join our team and help us deepen our impact. This is a hands-on technology leadership role that combines technology strategy with technology implementation.

Is New Roots Institute the right place for you? Here’s what you should know:

• Ending factory farming is not merely our employment. We prioritize our lives around it and are looking for people who bring that same commitment, along with the self-awareness and discipline to sustain it.

• We continuously question our own biases and assumptions and adapt when we recognize we’re wrong. We’re looking for people who can see their ego and know how to put it aside to achieve shared goals.

• We're results-oriented, strive for excellence, and are looking for people who can say they never miss deadlines.

• Giving and receiving honest and direct feedback is foundational to our culture and a performance requirement for all of us. We're looking for people who are eager to use constructive feedback to grow and help others to grow, both personally and professionally.

• Because we work remotely, proactive communication and quick responses are key to building trust and working effectively together. We’re looking for people who excel at keeping everyone updated. If you don’t always respond within a few hours, New Roots won’t be the place for you. 

• We genuinely enjoy working together and look for ways to have fun, despite the tragic nature of what we are up against.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Own the organization’s technology strategy to meet organizational goals, including the effective and responsible use of AI.

• Oversee the organization’s technology ecosystem and core technology platforms, including monitoring performance, security, and compliance.

• Ensure that the team makes the most effective use of available technology by regularly assessing available features, researching new platforms, and gathering team feedback.

• Identify opportunities to leverage automations and AI to reduce manual data entry, increase efficiency, and improve data accuracy.

• Design, build, and maintain custom applications, automations, and internal tools to streamline the team’s work and strengthen their impact.

• Build and maintain API connections between platforms such as Google Workspace, Asana, Airtable, and donor databases.

• Maintain cybersecurity protocols and plan for incident response.

• Resolve complex technology issues that cannot be addressed through routine technical support.

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency developing small production apps and automation scripts in Python or a similar programming language.

• Experience building and maintaining data integrations between software platforms using developer APIs or custom scripts.

• Experience developing and executing technology strategy aligned with organizational goals like scalability, flexibility, and accessibility.

• Experience evaluating, selecting, and onboarding technology platforms based on organizational needs.

• Experience translating requests into scoped technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and phased delivery options.

• Experience explaining technical systems and their limitations to a non-technical audience in terms of organization impact.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Track record of strong written communication, and ability to author specification documents and process documentation.

• Experience evaluating and implementing AI tools, including consideration of accuracy and appropriate usage.

• Experience with web development.

• Familiarity with CRM and donor databases (such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar).

• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices for cloud-based organizations.

• Familiarity with Tableau or other data visualization platforms.

Other Requirements

• Shared vegan and anti-speciesist values. No one on our team consumes animals or animal products or believes that non-human animals can ethically be treated as resources for human use.

• Ability to commit to attending the annual in-person team meeting, which typically takes place during the first full week of June (Monday through Friday).

Compensation and Benefits 

This is a full-time, remote position with a salary of $91,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and unlimited PTO. 

Please note, we have a no-negotiation salary policy to ensure transparency and equity across the team.

Also note, the compensation and benefits information provided in this posting is specific to candidates residing in the United States. For candidates located in other North American countries (e.g. Canada and Mexico), compensation and benefits will be adjusted in accordance with local regulations, currency, and market standards, and may differ from the figures stated herein.

View more of our benefits on our Join Our Team page.

Hiring Process

If a candidate is moved forward, the hiring process will include a skills task, screening interview, competencies interview, work history interview, and reference checks. See our Join Our Team page for more details.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• To Apply: Please click the “Apply for this position” link to tell us why you are interested in New Roots Institute and to submit your resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to fill this position as soon as possible.

• We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who identify as Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and people from the global majority. 

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• Please note that we are only considering applicants based in North America at this time.