Deadline: Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: The Climate Trust Job Field: Forestry Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Regional/Multiple Location Detail: Remote, based in south/southeast Job Description: 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 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. About the Role In your role as Reforestation Project Manager, 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. Equally important to our climate work is our commitment to supporting the stewardship and conservation efforts of the land trusts, private forest owners, tribes, ranchers, and other landowners with whom we work. 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 The Reforestation Project Manager will lead The Climate Trust’s southeast reforestation program, which is part of a nationwide program that has been awarded a $15 million USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Grant. This position will lead recruitment, implementation, development, and ongoing management of reforestation carbon projects with focus on the southeast region. The position requires a unique combination of personal communication and project management skills, expertise in implementing reforestation projects, and strategic thinking. The Project Manager will execute project origination strategies with the Reforestation Project Manager and Director of Forest Carbon Partnerships, manage partner relationships, implement projects, and ensure projects milestones and verification requirements are met. This position will report to the Reforestation Program Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit southern landowners to TCT’s carbon reforestation program: · Originate new projects with senior forestry staff by engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including indigenous Tribes and Nations, private and public landowners, consulting foresters, project developers, and NGOs, etc. · Conduct initial project due diligence including site evaluations and project assessments · Educate landowners on reforestation program requirements and carbon markets · Work with TCT forestry staff to complete carbon project feasibility assessments modeling forest growth and suitability for carbon project methodologies or commodity-embedded carbon benefit sale Manage reforestation project implementation including: · Planting design, project budgeting, placing seedling orders, selecting and supervising contractors, overseeing planting, ongoing maintenance, and forest inventory · Work with landowners to set up management and monitoring plan covering the life of the project · Ongoing landowner, partner, and contractor communication Manage Reforestation Program · Provide input for and assist with grant reports · Develop reforestation program strategy with senior staff · Analyze market for and explore opportunities related climate-smart timber · Assist TCT staff with program marketing NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES · Assess nascent nature-based offset project types as assigned · Assist in deliverables such as review of new carbon offset project protocols, data interpretation and analysis, and contribution of written content into meaningful conclusions and recommendations · Other duties as assigned such as marketing and communications support, proposal writing, organizational strategy input, presentation support and other general tasks Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE: · MBA/MF, MF, MFS, or MS in natural sciences, or BS in forestry with equivalent experience · Have knowledge and experience with forestry practices pertaining to the southeast · Minimum 2 years of experience managing reforestation projects and 3 years combined experience managing reforestation projects, landowner outreach and relationships, forestry, carbon markets, corporate ESG governance/strategy, and/or sustainability consulting · Comfort and ability to communicate with broad range of stakeholders ranging from ranchers and foresters to investors, brokers, and academics · Familiarity and experience in diverse range of forest types · Strong writing skills · Ability to travel on occasion, up to 25% of the position · A valid driver’s license as well as an acceptable driving record · Ability to perform occasional field work in steep, rugged terrain, and inclement weather · ArcGIS spatial analysis experience is a plus · Experience with FVS or other growth and yield programs is a plus PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT *Note that because this job requires travel, the employee may be required to perform occasional field work in steep, rugged terrain, and inclement weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is also 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. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. Miscellaneous: 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. Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 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- Eight 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 How to Apply: 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 Indeed post. If you have trouble with the application, please email jobs@climatetrust.org.
