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Job Title: Translation Consortium DirectorReports To: Textile Engine CEOEngine Pillar: TranslationLocation: HybridJob Type: FLSA Exempt, Salaried, Full-TimeThe NSF Textile Innovation Engine of NC is an NSF-funded program of The Industrial Commons (TIC).The NSF Engines program supports the creation of region-scale, technology-driven innovation ecosystems inthe US. With a focus on building regional coalitions of partner organizations, NSF Engines accelerate thedevelopment of emerging technologies, drive economic growth, address key societal challenges, maintainnational competitiveness, and strengthen national security. The NSF funds Engines to carry out an integratedand comprehensive set of activities spanning use-inspired research, translation to practice, entrepreneurship,and workforce development to nurture and accelerate regional industries. The NSF Engines program hasfour strategic pillars to uphold: building American wealth, transforming nascent regional innovationecosystems into market leaders, ensuring national leadership in key industries, and advancing technologiesrelevant to national competitiveness, with particular interest in regions of service that have not fullyparticipated in the technology boom of the past several decades.About The Industrial Commons: The Industrial Commons is an economic ecosystem located in Morganton, NCwith reach across the state and region. Our mission is to found and grow interconnected enterprises that solveproblems for businesses and workers, while rebuilding a diverse working class, based on locally rooted wealth.We address the root causes of generational poverty by supporting frontline workers in building an economy for all.TIC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Job Overview: The Engine Translation Consortium Director leads the work to build the Consortium with keypartners in brands, supply chain, and resources in policy, academia, and industry groups. This person worksto bring brands together to align on key material development projects, solve critical problems and work in aprecompetitive state to achieve previously unattainable goals. This role leads the strategy, project andresource planning, project tracking, and reporting to achieve the strategic goals of both the Engine and thetranslation objectives. The Consortium Director is a key strategic leader in the Engine organization. Thisleader works collaboratively with the internal Engine leaders, the Concept to Commercialization testbednetwork, the Engine Advisory Board, the industry network, and plays a critical connection role in theconsortium supply-demand network.Essential Functions? Lead the development, implementation, and growth of consortium initiatives that support thestrategic objectives of the Textile Innovation Engine.? Develop consortium strategies, governance structures, operating agreements, andcommunication frameworks that support effective collaboration among industry, academic,nonprofit, government, and supply chain partners.? Build and maintain strategic partnerships across the textile ecosystem to identify opportunities,address industry challenges, and advance consortium priorities.? Facilitate collaboration among consortium participants to align goals, establish project priorities,and support the successful execution of innovation and commercialization initiatives.? Lead consortium projects focused on material innovation, product development, supply chainadvancement, and market adoption.? Develop and implement processes that support supply chain validation, partner engagement,commercialization, and adoption of consortium-developed materials and solutions.? Support the development of procurement, contracting, and business