Climate + Materials

It is a unique opportunity to get hands-on, contribute to the very early stage of startup building, while having access to a bird’s-eye view of how a startup functions. More importantly, it expedite your learning through a unique first-row seat inside the founders’ mind.

This position is also built to help you evolve and grow with the company. By working on a multitude of aspects in the startup operations (strategy, fundraising, product, marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, legal, etc.), we think it’s a fantastic opportunity to quickly gain a panoramic view of how a company’s various functions work, fulfill your curiosity and help you evolve your career aspirations.

Last and definitely not least, we expect the joiner will grow with the role to become one of tocco’s future leaders.

Tasks

• Research, write, and edit engaging and informative newsletters on climate, materials, and sustainability-related topics, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with our brand voice
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with potential suppliers and brands of regenerative materials to support our sustainable business initiatives
• Collaborate with the founders and cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for sourcing, promoting, and integrating sustainable materials and practices into our operations
• Monitor industry trends, news, and developments in climate and materials, providing insights and recommendations for our business and product offerings
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand our presence and partnerships in the climate and materials space
• Assist with the development of marketing and communications materials related to our sustainability efforts, ensuring consistent messaging and branding

Requirements :

• You genuinely care about and deeply think about sustainability, material innovation and/or climate (a specialization in the domain is a plus)
• You are fully fluent in English; (French is a significant plus; add. languages welcome)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing newsletters, articles, or other content on sustainability-related topics
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, concise manner
• You choose action over antagonisation, and believe in the power of human ingenuity to rise up to challenges
• You are about to graduate (or just did), and looking for fast-growing learning opportunities that are both strategic and operational
• You enjoy learning about new topics, absorb information like a sponge, and are able to condense your learnings swiftly.
• You have high standards in thinking and communicating clearly. You display and expect clarity in ideas, plans and actions.
• You like to get sh*t done, and understand that nothing ever created is perfect, and that action + momentum > perfection
• You have worked in a startup / lean environment before; and you take initiatives and thrive under less structured organisations
• It’s a plus if you happen to be in Paris (or keen to relocate); otherwise we are committed to building a remote-first team, and we will just need to be sure to do the most stringent carbon removal after the regular in-person team gatherings

The ball is in your court now! Reach out to us and we'll get back to you ASAP.