Executive Director

Remote

Executive Director – Buy for the Planet

Organization Overview:

Buy for the Planet is a nonprofit on a mission to reshape consumer culture and empower everyday choices through radical transparency. Our flagship initiative—EcoScanner—makes it easy for people to scan, shop, and live more sustainably, powered by real-time data and environmental impact scores. We're looking for a passionate, mission-driven leader to serve as Executive Director and guide our organization through its next chapter of growth, cultural influence, and market penetration.

The ideal candidate is consumer data-oriented, understands how to drive online growth, and is confident in building and leading high-performing teams across e-commerce, digital engagement, and technology-enabled services. A deep understanding of consumer behavioral data—particularly how buying patterns influence sustainable shopping choices—is a strong asset.

Position Overview:

The Executive Director of Buy for the Planet will serve as the organization’s lead day-to-day operator, reporting directly to the President. This individual will also work closely with the Founding visionaries of questionZERO, oversee a growing team, and champion the movement for climate-smart consumerism. You will build and lead a culture-first team, form meaningful strategic partnerships, and energize crowdfunding while ensuring operational excellence and mission alignment.

Responsibilities:

Vision & Strategy: Shape and execute a bold, youth-driven vision for Buy for the Planet. Collaborate with the President, board, and questionZERO, Inc. to scale our impact and align our values with action. Leverage consumer behavioral data to shape strategic initiatives that personalize shopping experiences and drive eco-conscious decision-making.
Partnerships & Fundraising: Cultivate crowdfunding and sponsor relationships that care about sustainability, climate tech, and the future. Drive capital support for EcoScanner and organizational initiatives.
Movement Leadership: Build a brand and culture that energizes the next generation. Partner with social media influencers, thought leaders, schools, and nonprofits to expand our reach and deepen engagement.
Organizational Growth: Recruit and mentor a team aligned with our values. Initial hires will include a Director of Compliance, Project Manager, Director of Development, Social Media Manager, and Content Manager.
Digital Capability: Oversee the adoption of technology platforms and e-commerce tools to support user acquisition, digital engagement, and operational scale.
Operations & Culture: Create a resilient startup environment. Set up effective systems and operations that enable our mission while fostering a fun, inclusive, and impact-first culture.
Public Voice: Represent the brand at public-facing events, media opportunities, and conferences. Be a face of credibility and inspiration for EcoScanner and the Buy for the Planet ecosystem.

Qualifications:

Mission-Driven Leadership: A demonstrated passion for climate impact, sustainability, or social innovation, with a strong alignment to our mission of empowering conscious consumerism through technology, particularly among Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Startup Resilience & Execution: Proven ability to lead early-stage organizations or initiatives from concept to traction—comfortable navigating ambiguity, wearing multiple hats, and staying relentlessly focused on outcomes.
Visionary & Strategic Thinking: Experience crafting bold, future-focused strategies, with the ability to connect big ideas to real-world implementation across digital, cultural, and nonprofit landscapes.
Conscious Consumerism: Understand the nuances of shopping in today's high-marketing culture, and ways to embed environmental considerations into the experience.
Fundraising & Relationship Builder: Prior success in securing grants, donor contributions, or funding for nonprofit or mission-driven ventures. Brings a strong network of aligned funders or the ability to cultivate one.
Entrepreneurial & Innovative Mindset: A builder at heart—comfortable creating systems, launching programs, and experimenting with bold ideas that push the mission forward.
Team & Culture Architect: Skilled at assembling and inspiring diverse, values-aligned teams. Capable of shaping a resilient, fun, inclusive culture that thrives in startup conditions.
Public Representation & Movement Building: Exceptional communicator who can serve as a credible spokesperson and a comfortable dynamic advocate in media, community, and partner channels.
Online Growth Strategist: Understands audience development, social growth loops, and performance-based marketing; comfortable scaling platforms and experiences in the digital realm.
Talent Magnet: Able to assess and recruit top-tier talent across marketing, e-commerce, tech, and operations.
E-Commerce Understanding: Familiarity with digital commerce strategies—either direct-to-consumer or marketplace models—to amplify sustainable purchasing power and user engagement.
Data-Informed Mindset: Understands how to analyze and apply consumer behavioral data, particularly traffic and purchasing patterns, to inform strategy, enhance user customization, and align shopping experiences with eco-values.

Compensation:

We’re committed to creating a compensation structure that reflects the early-stage nature of the organization while rewarding long-term impact and leadership. The Executive Director will have the opportunity to help shape a package aligned with their goals and contributions. We anticipate an initial performance-based model tied to financing, fundraising, and traction milestones. Upon stabilized revenue, a competitive base salary will commence along with a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, travel support, and professional development resources.

Join Us:

If you're fired up about saving the planet and changing culture from the inside out—through smarter consumption and digital tools—we’d love to meet you. Help us build the next great mission-driven movement.

Application Process:

Please submit your C.V. and a note sharing why this mission resonates with you and how you see yourself leading Buy for the Planet into its next phase.