Carbon Solutions Lead

Flow Carbon, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow Carbon, LLC is seeking a senior professional to lead carbon project origination and develop a robust pipeline of opportunities. You will work closely with conservation and for-profit partners, shape methodologies for viability, and collaborate with finance teams to structure deals.

You will maintain awareness of emerging sustainability standards and trends, influencing internal and external stakeholders with clear communication and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the voluntary carbon market.
• Strong relationships with nonprofits and other project developers.
• Deep understanding of the VCM, carbon development, and project methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience at a nature/environmental non-profit preferred.
• Familiarity with carbon standard and methodologies, particularly Verra’s VCS program.
• Relationships with validation and verification bodies a plus.
• Motivated self-starter, with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively.
• Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail. Able to balance short term tactical work with long term strategy.
• Solutions-oriented, pragmatic thinker who is able to work towards business goals, and be comfortable with shifting priorities as needed.
• Outstanding project management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion, energy, and commitment to sustainability and creating climate solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead Flow Carbon’s efforts to scope and originate carbon project development opportunities
• Identify and pursue new carbon project opportunities leveraging your network and Flow’s network of partners
• Build and maintain relationships with conservation and other nonprofits as well as for-profit project proponents, developing a robust pipeline of qualified carbon project prospects
• Establish a methodology to assess opportunities for viability and impact
• Partner with finance teams to identify and structure opportunities
• Manage our partnerships with certification bodies (i.e. Verra, American Carbon Registry)
• Maintain deep knowledge of emerging global sustainability standards as they pertain to the voluntary carbon market, as well as consumer, competitive and macroeconomic trends

Skills

VCM knowledge

Relationship building

Project development

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Carbon project origination is at the core of what we do at Flow Carbon. We are looking for someone to join our team as we create opportunities for high impact projects. In this role, you will lead our carbon project development and help build our community of carbon project partners.

Responsibilities

Lead Flow Carbon’s efforts to scope and originate carbon project development opportunities

Identify and pursue new carbon project opportunities leveraging your network and

Flow’s network of partners

Build and maintain relationships with conservation and other nonprofits as well as for-profit project proponents, developing a robust pipeline of qualified carbon project prospects

Establish a methodology to assess opportunities for viability and impact

Partner with finance teams to identify and structure opportunities

Manage our partnerships with certification bodies (i.e. Verra, American Carbon Registry)

Maintain deep knowledge of emerging global sustainability standards as they pertain to the voluntary carbon market, as well as consumer, competitive and macroeconomic trends

Qualifications

5+ years experience in the voluntary carbon market

Deep relationships with nonprofit and other project developers

Robust understanding of the VCM, carbon development, and project methodologies

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Business, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, etc.), or equivalent professional experience

Experience at a nature/environmental non-profit preferred

Familiarity with carbon standard and methodologies, particularly Verra’s VCS program

Relationships with validation and verification bodies a plus

Motivated self-starter, with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively

Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail. Able to balance short term tactical work with long term strategy

Solutions-oriented, pragmatic thinker who is able to work towards business goals, and be comfortable with shifting priorities as needed

Outstanding project management skills with the ability to multi-task

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders

Passion, energy, and commitment to sustainability and creating climate solutions