pbLocation: /b Remote within Italybr/bStart date: /b Q1 of 2027br/bReports to: /b Board of Custodi, working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer, Our Common Home. /p h3About Custodi /h3 pCustodi is a newly established Italian association working to bring communities often left out of climate discussions into the environmental debate by engaging with their values, priorities, and lived experiences. /p pFirmly rooted in Italy, Custodi aims to build locally grounded initiatives that respond to the realities of communities and develop practical approaches to environmental protection that resonate beyond traditional climate audiences. This may include engaging with rural and agricultural communities, local and regional leaders, business and community networks, faith-based groups, and other audiences that have traditionally been less involved in mainstream climate conversations. /p pThe precise audience strategy will be shaped by research and testing, but Custodi’s approach is grounded in understanding what matters to different communities and how environmental issues can connect with their everyday priorities and experiences. /p pCustodi is part of the Our Common Home (OCH) network, an international group of organisations working to broaden public engagement on environmental issues. /p h3The opportunity /h3 pCustodi is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to build the organisation and its presence, partnerships, and impact. /p pThis is a foundational leadership role suited to someone who enjoys building organisations and initiatives from the ground up. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, setting priorities, navigating complex political contexts, and developing partnerships across different sectors of Italian society.



/p pThe Executive Director will play a central role in shaping Custodi’s strategy, establishing partnerships, and ensuring the organisation grows into a credible and impactful actor within the Italian environmental landscape. /p h3Main responsibilities /h3 h3Strategic leadership /h3 ul liDefine and implement Custodi’s strategic direction while ensuring alignment with the broader mission of the OCH network /li liIdentify opportunities for impactful initiatives and partnerships at the local and national levels /li /ul h3Organisational development /h3 ul liBuild and develop Custodi as an organisation, including its identity, its people, its culture and its governance /li liRecruit, mentor, and lead a small and ambitious team as the organisation grows /li /ul h3Community and partnership building /h3 ul liEstablish the organisational approach, relationships and capabilities needed for Custodi to build trusted partnerships with community leaders, local actors and organisations across Italy /li liEnsure Custodi is equipped to engage meaningfully with communities whose perspectives are often underrepresented in environmental discussions, and that this engagement informs the organisation’s strategy and work /li /ul h3Fundraising and resource development /h3 ul liLead fundraising efforts in Italy, engaging foundations, philanthropic donors,



and institutional partners /li liContribute to the financial sustainability of both Custodi and the wider Our Common Home network /li /ul h3Public representation /h3 ul liRepresent Custodi in public discussions, events, and media related to environmental and societal issues /li liContribute to constructive dialogue across different sectors of Italian society /li /ul h3Operational leadership /h3 ul liEnsure effective management of financial, operational, and people-related processes /li liMaintain high standards of organisational governance and accountability /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 pWe are looking for a candidate who combines entrepreneurial drive with strong political awareness and leadership capability. /p ul libEntrepreneurial mindset: /b Comfortable building initiatives from the ground up, working in fast-moving environments, and adapting strategy as opportunities evolve. /li libPolitical and societal awareness: /b Strong understanding of Italy's political, institutional, and cultural landscape /li libLeadership

experience:
/b Demonstrated experience leading teams, building organisations or initiatives, and fostering a collaborative and accountable culture. /li libPublic engagement

experience:
/b Experience designing and delivering initiatives that mobilise communities or influence public debate. /li libPartnership-building ability: /b Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, institutions, and funders. /li libFundraising

experience:
/b Familiarity with the Italian philanthropic landscape and confidence in developing relationships with donors and partners. /li libLanguages: /b Native-level Italian, with good working knowledge of Strong English skills are required. /li /ul h3What

we offer
/h3 ul liThe opportunity to build and shape a new organisation in

📌 Executive Director, Custodi (Lazio)
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