Open positions

Please send your application to heloise.lauener@solarimpulse.com, including CV and cover-letter, specifying the role you are applying for. Please, avoid using any type of GPT, we will see it ;)

The Solar Impulse Foundation promotes a unifying ecology.

Based on the identification and labelling of thousands of clean and profitable solutions from around the world, it advocates the modernisation of our economies, our societies and all our production and consumption processes.

Founded by Bertrand Piccard, explorer and cleantech pioneer, it works with international companies and organisations, from start-ups to market leaders and international development banks, to accelerate fair climate action that is good for the planet and its inhabitants.

Through the promotion of efficiency, the principle of achieving more by using less energy, the Foundation encourages the building of a sustainable world where innovation is put at the service of collective prosperity.

The Role

Are you passionate about sustainability challenges and solutions?

Do you have experience in managing multiple social media accounts ?

We are looking for a Social Media Senior Coordinator to manage the networks of the Solar Impulse Foundation, of Bertrand Piccard and Climate Impulse (our latest groundbreaking adventure). Networks totalling almost a million followers !

To join our dynamic and young Communications Team, you’ll need to be fluent in both French and English and have 3 years experience in managing social media accounts with a proven track-record in the field.
We are counting on you to develop, grow and innovate our social media presence in the coming months and years and look forward to receiving your application!

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the social media strategy to support the communication objectives of the Solar Impulse Foundation, including the Climate Impulse project.
• Community management & monitoring: Ensure tracking and moderation by responding to comments on various platforms.
• Stay informed about new digital trends and communication methods to develop innovative formats.
• Actively support internal teams in promoting their activities, providing advice on strategies to maximise visibility.
• Monitor and optimise the daily performance of developed content. Any experience in reporting and monitoring platforms, such as Sprout Social, is a plus.
• Provide briefings to creative agencies for the creation of specific content.
• Create on-site content during events to capture and communicate key moments, ensuring a dynamic and real-time presence (e.g., COP, major events).
• Find relays and messengers to amplify communications’ reach and enhance following.

Desired Profile

• Strong interest in environmental issues and sustainability.
• Higher education in communication, with a specialisation in social media management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social media strategy (including paid media strategy) and content creation for digital channels, especially for LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, in both
• English and French. dditional languages are a plus.
• Working knowledge of scheduling posts and using Meta Business Suite, Tweetdeck, Linkedin Analytics etc.
• Creative mindset with analytical abilities; ability to develop innovative content while analysing and monitoring the performance of actions.
• Agile and proactive, capable of anticipating, adapting, showing resilience and flexibility.
• Bonus points: experience in an agency.

What We Offer

The unique opportunity to join a highly dynamic, international group of individuals combining their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-based approach to work.
A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.
A full-time permanent position, based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Please send your application to heloise.lauener@solarimpulse.com, including CV and cover-letter, specifying the role you are applying for.