Sustainability Lead

Pfadibewegung Schweiz seeks a volunteer Sustainability Lead to develop and implement a cross-divisional sustainability concept for a major international scouting event.

This transversal position supports the planning and execution of a large-scale international scouting gathering for roughly 5,000 participants and 1,000 volunteers. The role requires close collaboration across all divisions to embed sustainability into the event's core operations.

Responsibilities

• Adopt and enforce the sustainability charter aligned with WOSM guidelines.
• Establish, manage, and direct an on-site Green Team.
• Define, track, and evaluate ecological, social, and economic sustainability KPIs.
• Create and coordinate coaching and onboarding sessions focused on sustainability practices.
• Draft the Sustainability Commitment document as mandated by WOSM.
• Submit the commitment to the World Scout Bureau for validation.
• Monitor and report on the commitment's progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Compile insights and produce an internal sustainability report following the camp.
• Design and integrate a sustainability workshop into the main camp program.

Requirements

• Availability and motivation for a multi-year commitment.
• Systemic thinking and ability to work transversally across departments.
• Skill in defining, measuring, and monitoring concrete sustainability KPIs.
• Strong communication skills for explaining sustainability topics and delivering training.
• Capacity to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English and at least one Swiss national language (French, German, or Italian).

Nice to have

• Experience in sustainability fields such as CSR, ESG, or sustainable events.
• Familiarity with frameworks like WOSM, SDGs, double materiality, or ESG standards.
• Background in team leadership and community engagement.

What the company offers

• Regular meetings with Division Leads and Camp Directors.
• Ongoing collaboration with the Support Team.
• Opportunity to contribute to and expand sustainability expertise.
• Interaction with international partners including WOSM, WAGGGS, and other scout organizations.
• Networking opportunities at national and international levels.