InPlanet Foundation Manager | advanced English + native Portuguese | Hybrid within Brazil

About InPlanet

We are an impact-driven, remote-first, ClimateTech (CDR) startup headquartered in Germany and Brazil to reverse climate change and make tropical agriculture more regenerative, low-carbon, and sustainable. We are working with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, focusing on Brazil. We do this to create a liveable planet for future generations and, specifically, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics.
People-first, Performance Culture: We believe that focus on people and performance can co-exist with the right cultural vision. Our philosophy is to blend these two essential components. The Rocket symbolizes our commitment to peak performance, excellence, and reaching new heights. The Heart represents our dedication to our people, fostering empathy, compassion, and genuine care for every team member's well-being.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to have an internationally growing team and we are designing our people practices to serve psychological safety, belonging, and authenticity.
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About the Role

At InPlanet, we are dedicated to supporting our communities in Brazil and beyond. That’s why we are excited to launch the InPlanet Foundation—a new initiative aimed at making a meaningful impact in the lives of those that most suffer from the adverse impacts of climate change. We are looking for a Foundation Manager who will lead the charge in creating and shaping this vital effort from the ground up. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and are passionate about making a real difference, we want to hear from you Initiatives can range from supporting those impacted by natural disaster, social impact by enabling women in sustainable agriculture, DEI or education and innovation around climate change.

The Impact You Can Make
In this role, you will have a direct impact on the lives of individuals and communities affected by climate change. You’ll take this initiative from concept to reality, identifying the most effective ways to respond to crises, support rebuilding efforts, and prepare communities for the future. Your decisions will help us move closer to a more resilient world, as you develop strategic programs, oversee their implementation, and lead the Foundations fundraising efforts.
We are looking for a passionate leader with a strategic mindset, adaptability, and the ability to excel in a dynamic environment where innovative solutions are being developed.

Core Working Relationships
As the Foundation Manager, you will collaborate closely with InPlanet’s Founders and the wider leadership team to ensure that the foundation’s mission aligns with our broader organizational goals. You will also nurture relationships with local governments, NGOs, and community leaders to ensure our programs address the real needs of the affected communities. Additionally, you will partner with finance and operations teams to responsibly manage budgets and ensure transparency in resource allocation. Through these collaborative relationships, you will drive the foundation’s success and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Core Skills & Experience

• Strategic Planning: You’ll craft a flexible strategy that aligns with our evolving mission
• Program Management: You have experience designing and implementing impactful, social, CSR programs from scratch, ensuring they stay aligned with overarching goals.
• Fundraising & Development: You know how to lead fundraising campaigns, write compelling grant proposals, and build strong donor relationships to secure the resources we need.
• Partnership Building: You can foster strong relationships with NGOs, governments, and community groups to ensure we’re working collaboratively toward effective initiatives.
• Financial Oversight: You’ve managed budgets before and can ensure that every resource is used efficiently, transparently, and with maximum impact.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: You can set up systems to measure the success of our programs and use data to continually improve outcomes.
• Incorporation and Administration: You  know how to incorporate and administer the Foundation, making sure that all organizational processes are set up and running smoothly.

Key Qualities (Trust + Drive + Impact)

• Self-Starter: You have a hands-on attitude and aren’t afraid to take the initiative to get things moving.
• Mission-Driven: You care deeply about helping communities and making a lasting impact. You see beyond short-term fixes and focus on long-term resilience.
• Collaborative Leader: You can build and inspire a team, fostering a culture of openness, learning, and shared purpose.
• Problem Solver: You’re resourceful and creative, always looking for new ways to overcome challenges, especially when the path forward isn’t clear.

Bonus Points

• Experience working in CSR, social impact, humanitarian aid, or related fields.
• Familiarity, expertise with climate change-related issues.
• Background in grant writing, corporate partnerships, or nonprofit fundraising.
• Previous experience starting or scaling a nonprofit initiative from the ground up.
• A strong network in the nonprofit or social impact sectors.

You can be a Rock-Star if you have

• You care deeply about people and the planet, and you’re driven by making a positive impact.
• You’re a strategic thinker but also know how to roll up your sleeves and get things done.
• You have experience leading teams, building partnerships, and managing programs that create real, tangible results.
• Fundraising doesn’t intimidate you—you know how to build relationships and inspire people to get involved.
• You’re an excellent communicator and comfortable being the public face of a mission-driven company.

Living Our Values

At InPlanet, we have a big vision of solving climate change, and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the world of Carbon Removal Solutions. Trust guides our actions, drive fuels our efforts, and impact is our goal.

• Trust: You believe in being kind and transparent in the workplace, fostering an environment where trust thrives and collaboration flourishes
• Drive: You possess an innate drive to take action with a hands-on, can-do attitude, propelled by urgency
• Impact: You dream big and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the world, aligning with our overarching mission to address climate change

Benefits

• Salary expectations and our comp philosophy are openly discussed in the first interview with the goal of managing expectations fairly.
• Home Office Budget
• Hybrid/Remote: Join us from Brazil with additional remote flexibility but periodic travel/on-site expectation within Sao Paulo & Brazil.
• Language Programme Monthly Allowance
• 34+ days annual leave
• The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference and belong to a vision.
• Occasional off-sites in Brazil yay
• Laptop to fuel your productivity

InPlanet Compensation Philosophy

At InPlanet, our philosophy revolves around ensuring fair and unbiased compensation and equitable equity pay, coupled with competitive benefits, across all regions where we operate.
The reason behind our salary range being wide or undefined at the first stages of the interview is because of our international presence and globally distributed workforce, we utilize geo ranges to account for varying pay differentials, forming a crucial part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive across diverse markets as we expand our reach.
These ranges are determined by role, level, and location, recognizing the nuanced demands of each market. The actual base pay for the selected candidate is influenced by factors such as location, skills, experience, training, business requirements, and market dynamics, with the range subject to potential adjustments in alignment with our commitment to fairness and transparency.

Application Process

Roughly 6 hours across 3-6 weeks from CV-screening.

1. Interview with Talent & People Partner or Head of People (values & motivation)
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager (required core skills and competencies)

(optional third interview)

1. Challenge with 3+ team members (specific task, preparation needed)
2. Verbal reference check & psychometric profiling
3. Offer

How to Apply

• We kindly ask you to submit your CV in English, as this is the main language we use here at InPlanet (unless it is justified to be in Portuguese).

Being an equal opportunities employer is very important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We design our processes to be fair and equitable, and we believe in continuous learning.

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