Senior Specialist, Sustainability Services – Regenerative Agriculture, Climate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical advisory services to clients in the food, land, and agriculture sectors concerning GHG measurement and monitoring, as well as climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, including regenerative agriculture.

• Monitor the status and trajectory of key standards such as the GHG Protocol and SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard.

• Oversee and manage technical advisory requests related to emissions and regenerative agriculture initiatives.

• Create knowledge products and training materials that align with industry standards.

• Perform research and compile presentations, reports, memoranda, and communication materials.

• Work collaboratively with small teams, offering guidance and leadership while producing high-quality outputs.

• Assist in the development of work plans and new business proposals.

• Execute qualitative technical analyses, engage in quantitative problem-solving, and carry out quantitative data collection and analysis.

• Complete responsibilities in a fast-paced, self-driven environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in international development or a related environmental field is required.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in climate change adaptation, mitigation, resilience, and GHG accounting for land use is required.

• Familiarity with GHG profiles and potential mitigation strategies for applicable commodities.

• A working knowledge or experience in preparing submissions or reports in accordance with GHG Protocol, Science-Based Targets Initiative standards, or Value Change Initiative.

• Proven experience in managing GHG accounting projects within the agriculture and forestry sectors.

• Experience in leading or supporting initiatives for new business development.

• Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking.

• Ability to manage project operations, workflows, deadlines, multiple tasks, and maintain composure under pressure.

• Understanding of carbon quantification methodologies, sustainability product certification standards, carbon credit project development, and GHG monitoring, reporting, and verification.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Required professional-level fluency in oral and written English.

• Capability to sit and operate a computer for extended periods.

• Availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

• Ability to work from a time zone that falls between Pacific Time and Central European Time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Up to 10% domestic and international travel.