US Campaign Strategist - Short-Term Consultancy

Overview

• Location: Flexible, preference for US Eastern Time
• Contract type: Short-term consultancy, with potential renewal and pathway to longer-term role
• Duration: 2 months, with potential extension
• Start date: As soon as possible

About the Global Cooksafe Coalition

The Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC) is an unprecedented alliance of experts committed to the electrification of cooking in all buildings in the OECD by 2040 and worldwide by 2045.

We mobilise celebrity chefs, major property companies and leaders in health, international development, climate change and renewable energy to catalyse the global transition to fossil-fuel-free kitchens.

About the Role

After successful launches in Australia and the UK, and alongside our current expansion into Europe, the GCC is hiring a strategy consultant to lead the scoping of our work in the United States.

The purpose of this role is to identify the gaps and opportunities in the current movement to electrify kitchens in the United States.

We expect this consultancy to require a combination of desk research, stakeholder interviews and strategy development.

Key Responsibilities

Research & analysis

• Review existing literature and insights
• Conduct stakeholder interviews
• Carry out stakeholder mapping and movement SWOT analysis
• Synthesise and present key findings

Strategy development

• Engage with the GCC team to understand the strategy and its adaptation to different contexts
• Produce and present a briefing with recommendations on how the GCC can add value to the electrification movement in the United States, particularly in the following areas: messaging, media, policy support, engagement with hospitality, property, food and beverage and cooktop sectors

Selection Criteria

• Proven experience in strategic communications, campaign design, or climate-focused systems change
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Experience working in relevant sectors, ideally including climate, built environment, energy or hospitality
• Familiarity with building decarbonisation efforts in the US is highly desirable
• Skilled at building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

How to Apply

If this role sparks your interest, please send a CV and cover letter in PDF to:

kate@cooksafecoalition.org

Your cover letter should be no longer than two pages and it should outline why you are interested in this role and how you fit the selection criteria and state your expectations for the daily rate

Please indicate “US Campaign Strategist” in the subject line.

Applications close on 28 September 2025.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.