Grassland Carbon Analyst

About The Climate Trust

As a pioneer and nationally recognized leader in carbon markets, The Climate Trust develops, manages and invests in US-based carbon offset projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With over 25 years of technical expertise and extensive market experience, The Climate Trust advances strategies to leverage carbon markets to increase the pace and scale of land conservation and ecosystem restoration.

In your role as Grassland Carbon Analyst, you will be an integral part of a small and highly motivated team of experts passionate about the role of natural climate solutions in combating climate change. As a small and nimble organization in a rapidly evolving market, your ideas as well as your technical expertise will be highly valued.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide analytical expertise to support The Climate Trust’s grassland project development, origination and management. This role will also support the management of The Climate Trust’s offset project portfolio.

*This position is open for remote work. Base salary starts at $48,000-$58,000 dependent upon experience.

*Job posting will close on Friday, February 27.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Grassland carbon project analysis and development

• Apply technical expertise to assist with and conduct grassland carbon project feasibility assessments
• Assess historical imagery and satellite data to understand previous land use trends
• Conduct analysis using ArcGIS
• Synthesize maps, spreadsheets, and documents to review with TCT project staff
• Organize and maintain TCTs online server for storing project data
• Work with project partners to collect data and prepare documents needed for ongoing monitoring and management
• Assist with third party verification processes for developed projects
• Track TCT’s carbon offset project portfolio after initial development to ensure delivery timelines are met

Provide technical expertise to support project innovation and development

• Conduct research to recognize challenges, opportunities, and risks of implementing pilot projects
• Evaluate nascent carbon offset protocols and report back on findings
• Work with TCT project staff to expand partnerships and network with new organizations to facilitate new project development
• Participate in working groups for protocol development and updates

Support the management of The Climate Trust’s offset portfolio

• Work with program staff to evaluate new offset projects for potential offset purchase
• Maintain a level of expertise in compliance and voluntary markets
• Stay informed of changes to regulations, market trends, and initiatives
• Assist in responding to offset sales RFPs and generating content such as project descriptions to support the sales process

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned such as writing blog posts, drafting articles, organizational strategy input, presentation support, and other general tasks

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE:

• Experience reading and translating technical and quantitative documents, like carbon offset protocols
• Comfort with ArcGIS spatial analysis and vector datasets
• Knowledge of grassland ecology, soil science, and carbon cycling preferred
• High level of comfort in Microsoft Excel to gather, aggregate and calculate data
• Knowledge and excitement about carbon offset markets, greenhouse gas measurement and monitoring
• BS in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Rangeland Ecology or related field required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong excel, database (CRM), and quantitative skills
• Must be highly collaborative, accountable, and self-motivated
• Ability to work at a computer for long stretches
• Strong writing skills
• Excellent communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate via chat/messaging systems and email. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally required to move from one location to another, inside or outside of the office. The employee is required to constantly use computer and office productivity equipment such as a desktop computer, laptop, and printer, as well as computer software. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE

This job posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Benefits

• Annual Performance Award
• 401K- The Climate Trust will match up to 4% of employee compensation
• Health and Dental- The Climate Trust pays 100% of employee premium and 80% for family members
• Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability as well as a Supplemental Disability Plan
• Paid Holidays- Nine paid holidays as well as 2 floating holidays to be used at any time during the calendar year.
• Paid Time Off- Employees begin accruing PTO immediately after hire. Full time employees earn 25 PTO days per year.
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Commute and/or Work from Home Stipend
• Cell stipend
• Wellness stipend
• Continued education and Training Benefits

The Climate Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with anti-discrimination regulations as applicable. People of all genders and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates please submit your resume and cover letter through our I​​ndeed post. If you have trouble with the Application, please email jobs@climatetrust.org.