Join uson the journey to get to net zero At Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action.
Our Mission Enable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science
We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals. We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform.
Global citizens with global impact Whether a scientist, developer, or carbon markets expert, we are united by our mission to take climate action now. We are experts in our fields and we act with confidence. Located across 4 countries and 10+ states in the U.S., we offer both remote-friendly work options and dynamic, in-person experiences with offices located in Seattle, WA and Oakland, CA.
Diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives We recognize that teams with diverse backgrounds and different experiences are powerful. Bringing together a variety of perspectives only enhances how we can effectively address the climate crisis. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone is celebrated and anyone can succeed.
Overview To provide cutting-edge scientific insights and perform deep diligence services for a range of clients, Carbon Direct is seeking dynamic, entrepreneurial, team-focused early- to mid-career forest scientists dedicated to end-to-end carbon management. The Forest Carbon Scientists will apply a strong vision of how forest and forestry systems can best contribute to mitigating climate change while also being a doer who implements solutions and delivers positive outcomes.
Responsibilities Advise clients on carbon removal by helping them understand the opportunities and risks associated with different methods of carbon removal across forestry systems, develop carbon removal strategies, construct carbon removal portfolios, integrate carbon management into their business, and communicate efforts to clients and the public.Conduct due diligence of forest carbon projects, including leading due diligence teams to ensure forest carbon projects adhere to Carbon Direct's criteria for high-quality carbon dioxide removal.Perform quantitative and qualitative assessments of economic, social, and environmental co-benefits of forestry-related climate action which may include social and environmental justice, biodiversity preservation and promotion, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.Conduct on-going monitoring, reporting, and verification for long-term forest projects and conduct site visits and stakeholder consultations as needed.Contribute to efforts to develop data-driven efforts to identify high-quality forest carbon projects.Write reports, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications and actively communicate the findings to the public, policymakers, and the media.Qualifications A M.S and multiple years of experience in forestry, applied forest ecology, or a forestry-related discipline.Experience conducting field work in forestry, forestry research, or forest ecologyStrong analytical experience including at least three of the following:Remote sensing, and/or GIS skillsSpatial statistics and sampling/survey design experienceGrowth and yield modeling experienceData analysis and process modeling experienceEconometricsDemonstrated ability to produce high-quality research and analytical results with limited direct guidance. This analytical experience should include at least two of the following:Forest carbon accounting and/or forest carbon protocol experienceReforestation experienceTropical and/or North American forestry or forest ecology experienceExperience working with landownersExcellent communication and cross-functional team building skills, with the ability to create strong relationships with a global distributed team.Demonstrated excellence in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented professional environment (consulting, startup, not-for-profit, etc.).Passion for addressing climate change.Salary Range $130,000 - $159,000 a year
Benefits While we love our work, our lives aren't defined by it. At Carbon Direct, we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families – and we're always looking to improve.
Our U.S. benefits* include: Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage.See a preview of our coverage here.Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirementRemote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreatsReimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend *Please note that the benefits described apply to U.S.-basedemployees only. For our international employees, our benefits package varies by each country and its statutory requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer Carbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and promotion.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
