19 opportunities to grow your career and impact. Upskill in AI Ethics. And should you work on an organic farm this summer?

Opportunity Seeker highlights ways you can grow your career and personal impact. We’re here to open up opportunity so more of us can belong in spaces that need us.

It’s been awhile since I sent out an email of opportunities to grow your career and impact. But I got an email today from a reader asking for a fresh send out, so here we go. Today we’re going to look at…

• Moving to an island to support circular economies 🌀

• Grant making for digital justice 🌐

• How you can help run a regenerative agriculture brewery in Australia 🍻

• An opportunity to head up policy on AI & work in the US 💻

• And want to work on a farm, but have no farming skills? You’ve come to the right place. 🌾🚜

In case you need a reminder of who’s writing this… hi I’m Hannah 👋. I advise startups and non profits as a board director, and help people figure out how to develop their careers as a coach. You can schedule a free taster call with me if you’re feeling stuck right now.

Shape our digital future 🔮

It feels like a lot of jobs are in a state of flux right now, climate roles are under immense pressure in the US, and AI is rapidly impacting creative job opportunities. But as Natasha Bedingfield would say, the rest is still unwritten. So if you’re wanting to impact our digital future here’s 3 ways to get hands-on…

• London: Started in 2021, BlueDot Impact is a non profit that trains people in AI fundamentals and safety. They’re looking for someone to join as Head of Product. While it’s in London for now they’re expanding to the West Coast and able to provide visas for the UK or US.

• Remote Europe: Weaving Liberation is looking for a Digital Justice Fund Lead. You’ll be leading grant making, have a four day working week, and work with 3 others based across Europe.

• Remote US & Canada: Interested in the future of work and how it connects to AI? Partnerships on AI is looking for a Head of AI, Labor & Economy. It’s a front facing, engagement role to convene stakeholders together and shape AI governance.

• Edinburgh / Online: Want to strengthen your AI ethics credentials? Edinburgh University has a new Masters course focused on Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics. The best bit is that you can start with a Postgraduate Certificate and ease up to the Masters qualification…

Get on the land… 👩‍🌾

So you’ve been lulled in and have fantasies about working on a farm, getting your hands dirty, growing plants and helping support the transition to regenerative agriculture. The only problem? You’re not actually a farmer. Well, here are 5 roles that will help you make the jump anyway…

• Devon, UK: I am biased because I grew up in Devon, but I do think it’s one of the world’s most beautiful places? If you’re looking for a green change, Riverford is looking for a Digital Analyst to scale up their online analytics for their organic vege box business. The pay is good, and you get to work in their HQ on an organic farm in Buckfastleigh.

• Remote: One of my fav B-Corps, Bold Bean Co is on the hunt for a Marketing Director, you’ll be taking over from the CEO, Amelia Christie-Miller who’s been doing the role up till now 🫘 

• Berlin: Focused on helping farmers boost soil and biodiversity, Klim is hiring for a Chief Technology Officer. While they would prefer you in Berlin they’re open to remote across Europe.

• London: Interested in supporting farmers in accessing grants to switch to regenerative agriculture? SoilCapital, a Belgium based startup is hiring a Partnership Specialist for the UK. You’ll need a driving license as you’ll be on the road visiting lots of farmers across the country.

• Margaret River, Australia: For this one you’ll have to actually have some farm experience and know how to do serious things like drive a forklift. But on the plus side you will get beers on tap? CBCo Brewing Company is a regenerative farm and brewery based in Margaret River and they’re looking for a Property Manager.

Run circles around the fashion industry

Circular fashion has never been so big, recent news shows that Vinted has now become the largest clothing retailer in France overtaking brands like Zara and even Shein. Want to get in on the transition to a circular economy? Here’s 4 roles that are live right now…

• Los Angeles: Circular Fashion LA is on the hunt for a Director to manage their Product Development. You’ll get equity in the purpose startup and hybrid work options.

• Berlin: Working in Product Design? Zalando are hiring for a Principal Product Designer to work on sustainability, diversity and inclusion. With a second-hand marketplace now live you can dive into their sustainability reports to see how they’re tracking here.

• Amsterdam: Vinted are looking for someone to manage UK and Benelux People strategy. Heads up, you will need experience of Dutch Employment Law, and UK employment experience is a plus.

• Isle of Wight, UK: Want to leave the city? Well, the Ellen Macarthur Foundation is looking for a Finance Assistant who wants to live in the seaside town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. This isn’t an entry level role, as you’ll need some experience in accounting.

Learning opportunities

Ready to shift things up, but not sure where to start? Dive into a collection of learning opportunities…

• 🔮 Future of AI: I mentioned BlueDot Impact earlier as they’re hiring several roles - they’ve also got a free Future of AI course you can do before registering for their paid 12-week courses.

• 🌱 Ready for a career pivot? Career change can be a lonely business, but you don’t have to go it alone. I’m starting up group coaching, and have six spots for people who want to find roles with positive impact. You can find out more here (pricing is for all six sessions). Send me an email if you have questions.

• 🌾 Learn to Farm: The WWOOF network has been running for 53 years, connecting small scale farmers with people who want to up skill their agricultural skills. So if you want a holiday break with a spade in hand, this might be for you…

  • Cider production: Help out Daisy Farm in Nottinghamshire this autumn for their apple harvest.

  • Time out in Indiana: Want to learn organic gardening from a pro? Wendy has been running her market garden for 27 years and holds internships for those who want to learn the ropes.

  • Spanish smallholding: Help establish fruit trees on a farm in Spain, the best bit is that you’ll have access to a swimming pool, the Malaga coastline and your hosts are also pilates instructors.

  • Grape harvesting: Brush up on your Italian and learn how to harvest chianti grapes. This one is perfect if you want to spend some time under the Tuscan sun.

Next time

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And want some help with your career? You can schedule a free, taster coaching session or sign up to my next cohort of group coaching here.

Signing off from sunny Scotland!

- Hannah