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About the role
Appfire is looking for a Director, Corporate Social Responsibility to design, launch, and scale a modern, high-impact CSR function.
Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, you will architect a modern CSR strategy rooted in our values, business mission, and the evolving expectations of employees, customers, partners, and investors..
Your scope includes launching and scaling programs in volunteering, charitable giving, ESG reporting (including carbon accounting), DEI, community impact, and education initiatives with a focus on supporting the communities where we live and work. You will lead and grow a small but committed CSR team (currently 2 FTEs), and collaborate cross-functionally across People, Marketing, Legal, Product, and Executive teams to embed CSR into our operations, culture, and brand.
As a senior leader, you will be a visible steward of our company values and culture, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and service through your work. You will lead by example and inspire others to contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future.
This is an ideal role for someone who has built CSR programs in a fast-paced company or nonprofit environment and wants to shape a legacy of impact.
Your everyday tasks will include:
- Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and own a forward-looking CSR strategy, aligned with Appfire’s values, global footprint, and business priorities.
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Chief of Staff and executive team on social impact opportunities, ESG trends, and responsible business practices.
- Lead and develop a high-performing, purpose-driven CSR team, fostering growth and impact.
- Champion our values internally and externally, serving as a visible culture leader across the company.
- Program Development
- Design and launch scalable global programs for employee volunteering, charitable giving, and community engagement, including partnerships that reflect our tech-for-good mission.
- Lead ESG initiatives, including carbon accounting, emissions tracking, and climate-related reporting.
- Co-develop and support DEI and education-related programs with internal stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with cross-functional teams (People, Legal, Marketing, Product, etc.) to integrate CSR principles into daily business practices, product development, and customer engagement.
- Engage with external stakeholders, including NGOs, social enterprises, education partners, community partners, and industry networks to extend our reach and amplify our impact.
- Represent Appfire in relevant forums and networks related to CSR and ESG.
- Measurement & Reporting
- Create data-driven frameworks to track and evaluate program effectiveness, social and environmental impact, and employee engagement.
- Lead ESG and CSR disclosures (including carbon emissions), ensuring alignment with global frameworks (e.g., EU CSRD, GRI, TCFD, SASB) and emerging regulations.
Skills and experience you'll need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Sustainability, Public Policy, Business, or Social Sciences) required; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in CSR, ESG, sustainability, or social impact—ideally with experience in both nonprofit and corporate environments.
- Proven track record of building and scaling CSR or ESG programs from the ground up.
- Strong understanding of ESG and sustainability best practices, including carbon accounting and climate-related disclosure frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of CSR and ESG regulations and standards (e.g., CSRD, GRI, TCFD, SASB) and their application to corporate reporting and strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a team while fostering a culture of purpose and accountability.
- Personal commitment to ethical leadership and acting as a role model of company values.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English required, any additional languages a plus.
Beyond the resume skills that match our culture and this role:
- You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others.
- You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth.
- You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events.
- You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.
Disclaimer: The responsibilities outlined in this job posting are intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business.
About Appfire
A people-first approach to business
Since its inception, Appfire has been a remote-first company. With 850+ employees (who we call fireflies) across 28 countries, we foster an environment where everyone is respected. We invest in team members by ensuring they grow professionally and personally.
Making an impact
At Appfire, corporate social responsibility is driven by team members, family, friends, customers, and partners through Appfire Town. This program brings people together to generate a strong social impact in our local and global communities.
In 2015, Appfire joined the Pledge 1% network of organizations committed to philanthropy. Appfire has since grown our Pledge 1% program to include all four pledge types — product, profit, equity, and employee time. We were among the first to do this, and we’re proud that Pledge 1% is part of our evolution.
Our business
Appfire mission to equip and connect every team so they can plan and deliver their best work. We are committed to building a durable, multi-generational business, and to evolving, innovating, and scaling in a way that ensures stability and opportunity for years to come
What’s our secret sauce?
- We follow teams. We do our research and build software that solves real-life collaboration challenges while being easy to implement and a joy to use. We’re proud to support over 20,000 customers and growing, including 55% of the Fortune 500. From the entertainment delivered by Netflix to the devices crafted by Samsung, and Dell Technologies and the financial transactions handled by Visa, Edward Jones, and US Bank, Appfire’s technology is indispensable. Our products also play a pivotal role in streamlining operations and fostering innovation at companies like Tesla and significant institutions such as NASA, Boeing, and many more.
- We enhance. Our software is designed to give developers, knowledge workers, and teams the ability to extend and get greater value from the platforms they’ve invested in and enjoy. So far, our solutions extend and enhance the capabilities offered by Atlassian, Microsoft, monday.com, and Salesforce.
- We build bridges and invest in our partners. Appfire's success is underscored by its channel program as its primary path to market. Today, Appfire has a dedicated Channel team supporting 800+ channel partners.
- We make security and privacy a priority, but we also keep it simple for our customers. We’ve achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and ISO 27017 and System and Organization Controls (SOC) SOC 2, Type I and SOC 2, Type II certifications. Our award-winning Appfire Trust Center, offers our customers, partners, and prospects the latest security, privacy, and compliance information, including pre-completed questionnaires (CAIQ, SIG, and VSA) with an accelerated NDA process and just one EULA to cover it all.
Market recognition
Appfire has been consistently recognized for company growth, culture, corporate social responsibility, and product excellence and has been included among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. Best Workplaces, BuiltIn Best Places to Work, and Inc. 5000. Learn more about our accomplishments, which would not be possible without our team members, partners, and customers: https://appfire.com/awards.
Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO)
Appfire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Our commitment extends to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.