Chief Impact Officer (Remote from California)

Chief Impact Officer (Remote from California)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Impact Officer in California.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and expand a company’s influence across the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact ecosystem. You will drive strategic partnerships, build thought leadership, and elevate brand visibility while fostering meaningful social impact initiatives. The Chief Impact Officer will collaborate closely with internal teams to align partnership efforts with growth objectives and serve as a public‑facing representative across conferences, media, and industry events. The position blends entrepreneurial energy with strategic insight, requiring a balance of relationship‑building, creative engagement, and measurable impact execution. It is remote and ideal for a purpose‑driven leader passionate about CSR, ESG, and sustainable social impact.

Accountabilities

• Develop and execute a partnership strategy targeting enterprise CSR leaders, Fortune 1000 companies, foundations, and ecosystem partners
• Identify, cultivate, and convert high‑impact strategic relationships that drive brand visibility, revenue, and long‑term growth
• Represent the company publicly at conferences, panels, keynote presentations, and media engagements
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and leadership teams to align partnership efforts with overall company objectives
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, podcasts, and other platforms to strengthen the company’s reputation
• Provide strategic insight on CSR, ESG, and social impact trends to inform product, partnership, and go‑to‑market strategies
• Ensure the company’s impact story is authentic, compelling, and resonates with enterprise stakeholders

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in CSR, ESG, sustainability, or social impact leadership within enterprise organizations
• Demonstrated success in business development, partnerships, or external‑facing leadership roles in the impact space
• Established credibility and recognized presence within the CSR and social impact ecosystem
• Strong professional network of enterprise CSR leaders, partners, and influencers
• Exceptional relationship‑building, public speaking, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with creative approaches to audience engagement and partnership development
• Comfortable representing the company at high‑profile events and media opportunities
• Entrepreneurial, self‑directed, and energized by building initiatives that deliver measurable social impact
• Experience working in fast‑paced, startup or high‑growth environments
• Passion for mission‑driven work and leveraging technology to create positive social change

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus potential ($180,000–$200,000 DOE)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO, holiday, and birthday off
• Unlimited Social Impact Time Off (SITO)
• Paid annual holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s
• Mission‑aligned company events and volunteering opportunities
• Remote, fully flexible work environment
• Inclusive startup culture with accelerated career growth and professional development
• Participation in culture‑building initiatives such as Culture Club and team events