Join the Greener by Default Team

Current Openings:

  • At Greener by Default, you will be working towards the ambitious goal of completely transforming institutional foodservice - and the food system as a whole - by making plant-based food the default. 

    We recognize that the fate of humans, animals, and ecosystems are bound together, and strive to create a food system that will allow all life on earth to flourish. To achieve our vision, we develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability, and inclusivity to empower institutions to serve plant-forward food. 

    Position Objective:

    As our Director of Data, you’ll create and implement our data strategy as we scale to work with dozens of foodservice institutions. Your expertise will ensure that data continues to be an asset to our team and our clients, and helps to facilitate our growth. You’ll also play a key role in measuring our impact, turning raw foodservice data into clear, compelling evidence of positive change.

    Responsibilities and Projects:

    • Develop data strategy. Create and implement the Data Team’s OKRs and KPIs to assess role responsibilities and measure the progress. 

    • Develop a deep understanding of the data available to our clients through exploration and dialogue with our project managers and clients. Harness this understanding to ensure we get the necessary data from clients to allow us to demonstrate the impact of our pilots.

    • Clean and analyze client datasets independently using in-house Python pipelines. Handle client analysis from start to finish, calculating impact metrics andadapting and modifying existing code to meet each client’s unique needs. Organize and securely store client data. 

    • Communicate insights effectively by translating complex analyses into concise summaries to support project managers in presenting to clients.

    • Enhance our codebase by identifying opportunities to improve automation and robustness, committing your code to Github and collaborating with code reviews.

    Individual Attributes Required:

    • Detail-oriented: Strong attention to detail & data quality.

    • A proactive, problem-solving mindset: In addition to running code; understanding it and finding ways to improve it.

    • A curiosity about data: When you see something abnormal in a dataset, you seek out the root cause, whether it's incorrect data, broken code or simply your own misunderstanding and work to improve upon it.

    Position Requirements:

    • Proficiency in Python: at least 3 years of experience, including fluency with version control, pandas, and matplotlib. Demonstrated experience with best practices such as modular code, testing, linting and docstrings. 

    • Experience cleaning and wrangling messy, real-world datasets.

    • Fluency with using Generative AI and at least one of the following LLM-based coding tools: Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot or Claude Code (other, similar tools are acceptable with explanation).

    • Strong organizational and project management skills: ability to work on multiple client analyses simultaneously while respecting all client data-privacy agreements.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to explain quantitative findings clearly and concisely.

    We prefer candidates who have experience with the following:

    • Developing a data strategy for an organization scaling to dozens of clients

    • Large language model python APIs (ChatGPT, Google Gemini)

    • Cloud infrastructure for managing data (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Databricks)

    • Working with/in foodservice settings

    We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate during the application process and after you join the team. We encourage candidates with most of the above qualifications to apply; we do not expect all candidates to fit this job description 100%.

    Reports to:

    Ilana Braverman, COO

    Compensation:

    Compensation will be competitive and determined based on relevant wage data for the candidate's geographic location, as well as their specific experience and professional credentials.

    Benefits:

    • Health, Dental & Vision Plan

    • 401k plan, with a dollar for dollar employer match up to 3%

    • $150 cell phone and internet expense reimbursement

    • $500 annual office equipment stipend (can be rolled over)

    • 20 vacation days per year, 14 paid federal holidays, 8 sick days and 1 personal day per year, to be used during your birthday month

    Location:

    This is a full-time, fully remote position. We are able to hire in the countries outlined here. Candidates must be willing and able to have their working hours overlap at least 4 hours per day with US working hours (either PT, CT or ET).

    To Apply

    In order to apply, please fill out this form. We will not consider any candidates who have not filled out the form. Please do not contact us via email or message to apply.  Applications will be received on a rolling basis, with a priority for those received by August 1, 2025.

  • At Greener by Default, you will be working towards the ambitious goal of completely transforming institutional foodservice - and the food system as a whole - by making plant-based food the default. 

    We recognize that the fate of humans, animals, and ecosystems are bound together, and strive to create a food system that will allow all life on earth to flourish. To achieve our vision, we develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability, and inclusivity to empower institutions to serve plant-forward food. 

    Position 

    This contract position is approximately 10 hours per week, with space to increase hours, if needed. This is a remote position, joining a 100% virtual office. 

    Role 

    The Content Creator will help Greener by Default (GBD) execute on its communications strategy by assisting with social media management, increasing social media reach and engagement, composing blog and website content, carrying out small graphic design tasks, and contributing to other communications-related activity, as needed. The Content Creator will join a small but mighty team and will report to GBD’s Communications Director.

    Responsibilities and Projects

    • Social media:

      • Composing posts for GBD’s social media channels

      • Managing social media scheduling and posting

      • Monitoring GBD’s social media inboxes and mentions, liking and responding to comments, and engaging with supporters, as needed

      • Creating new graphics for social media

    • Helping GBD increase and diversify our blog content by composing compelling articles that showcase GBD’s work, expertise, and client stories

    • Creating new and editing existing infographics, flyers, and other program or event collateral in accordance with brand guidelines

    • Contributing to other communications output, as needed—including but not limited to building emails and newsletters, creating website headers and graphics, and assisting with a website refresh

    Qualifications

    • Strong writing skills

    • Proficiency in  graphic design software (especially Canva, though experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications is a plus)

    • Experience creating and curating content for social media and strong understanding of social media tools and platforms, particularly LinkedIn

    • Strong attention to detail

    • Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a virtual setting

    • Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative

    • Comfort with and curiosity around exploring AI-driven tools to ideate, automate, and/or streamline certain communications workstreams

    • Experience creating and editing short-form videos a plus

    Compensation

    The contract role will pay $30-40/hour, depending on experience. 


    To Apply

    Please complete an application here, which must include the following:

    • Your resume

    • A cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the position

    • Two relevant writing samples (can be short or long-form, but one must include a social media post)

    • A portfolio of your graphic design work (must include at least one infographic you’ve created)


    The deadline for submitting applications is August 8, 2025. We aim for the position to begin in September 2025.

  • At Greener by Default, you will be working towards the ambitious goal of completely transforming institutional foodservice - and the food system as a whole - by making plant-based food the default. 

    We recognize that the fate of humans, animals, and ecosystems are bound together, and strive to create a food system that will allow all life on earth to flourish. In order to achieve our vision, we develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability, and inclusivity to empower institutions to serve plant-forward food. 

    Position Objective:

    Greener by Default has successfully  partnered with hospitals, university and corporate cafeterias, and foodservice management companies across the United States to implement evidence-based behavioral science interventions that encourage more sustainable, plant-based food choices. With multinational foodservice management companies serving over 10 billion meals annually, we recognize the extraordinary opportunity to scale our impact globally.

    Rather than establishing our own international chapters, Greener by Default seeks to amplify the work of existing organizations and advocates. We aim to provide these partners with our proven methodologies, resources, and expertise to enhance their effectiveness in promoting plant-based nudge strategies .

    As International Manager, you will support a global network of mission-aligned organizations and advocates. You will identify strategic collaboration opportunities, share knowledge and best practices, and empower our partners to successfully implement plant-based defaults in foodservice operations within their locality, while respecting local food traditions. Your role will be instrumental in expanding our impact while enhancing local advocacy ecosystems.

    Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Build Global Network: Represent Greener by Default at international conferences, forums, and networking events to identify and establish relationships with potential partner organizations and advocates worldwide.

    • Develop and Maintain Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate and nurture relationships with local food policy, animal welfare and sustainability-focused NGOs and advocates across different regions, as well as organizations who are coordinating relevant international networks. Build a robust international roster of partners who can effectively implement Greener by Default's approaches in their local contexts.

    • Oversee Regional Implementation Strategies: Work with GBD’s team and partners to coordinate the adaptation of Greener by Default's strategic frameworks to diverse cultural, culinary, and institutional environments. 

    • Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building: Facilitate knowledge sharing between partners across regions, creating opportunities for cross-cultural learning, and between the GBD US staff and international partners.

    • Measure and Report Global Impact: Compile success stories, metrics, and learnings to demonstrate collective global impact and inform future strategy.

    • Drive International Growth: Identify emerging opportunities in new regions and develop strategic approaches to expand Greener by Default's global influence through partnerships.

    Individual Attributes Required

    • Intellectual integrity: Provide information rooted in science, adapt messaging and tactics based on the latest behavioral research.

    • Ambition: Boldly drive change within institutional foodservice norms, be persistent when pursuing clients and outgoing when meeting new contacts.

    • Open communication: Continuously seek out new information and dialogue, cultivate trust with staff through honest conversations and feedback.

    • Foster inclusion: Meet people where they are, strive to understand and acknowledge the different cultural contexts within which you’re working, hold space for divergent perspectives.

    • Growth mindset: See challenges and mistakes as opportunities to adapt and improve. Continuously strive to hone your expertise and refine your skills in order to best serve the organization’s and client’s goals.

    Position Requirements:

    • B2 or C1 level English language proficiency

    • At least one year of project management experience 

    • Strong people and networking skills

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills

    • Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan

    • Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative

    • Ability to work collaboratively with a team

    • Has a healthy relationship with feedback and communication

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    • Passionate about plant-based foods

    • Engaging presenter and workshop facilitator

    We prefer candidates who have the following experience:

    • Second language proficiency

    • Prior foodservice experience

    • Strong connections and contacts in a specific corporate sector or in sustainability 

    • Experience working with CRMs or sales data management

    We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate during the application process and after you join the team. We encourage candidates with most of the above qualifications to apply; we do not expect all candidates to fit this job description 100%.

    Reports to: 

    Katie Cantrell, CEO

    Compensation: 

    Compensation will be competitive and determined based on relevant wage data for the candidate's geographic location, as well as their specific experience and professional credentials. The applicable pay range will be discussed with candidates during their initial screening interview.

    Location:

    This is a full-time, fully remote position. Candidates must possess the flexibility to schedule and attend meetings that accommodate various international time zones, including those in the US. This will require a willingness to adapt working hours as needed to effectively collaborate with a global team and stakeholders.

    To Apply

    In order to apply, please fill out this form. We will not consider any candidates who have not filled out the form. Please do not contact us via email or message to apply. Applications will be received on a rolling basis until filled.

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