Job Description

Forest Carbon Manager  

Full Time 

Responsibilities 

• Manage the ACE Forest Management program, including project accounting, carbon modeling, landowner communications, contracting, and other program details within required timelines.
• Develop and manage forest carbon and ecosystem services research initiatives as needed, working within cross-functional partnerships to implement research framework and lead on the ground implementation
• Participate in or lead new carbon project development feasibility assessments including researching protocols & methodologies, assessing regional capacity/availability, and developing high-level credit generation models under different third-party standards like ACR, VCS and Puro.earth.
• Working alongside ACE outreach efforts, solicit and build relationships with partners and landowners in Central & Southern Appalachia.
  
• Keep up to date on new policies, methodologies, standards, tools, and remote-sensing technologies that influence carbon and ecosystem markets.

Who you are

• 3 to 5+ years experience working in forestry, carbon project development, land-use management, ecosystem modeling, or related fields
• Experience working with forest carbon or ecosystem modeling and quantification is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the carbon project development process, including modeling, quantification, monitoring, and/or verification.
• Strong communication (presentation and written) skills, including communicating to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in mapping software such as Esri, ArcGIS, or Mapbox.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, GIS and database management are required.
• Ability to travel and to perform occasional field work in remote, steep rugged terrain, and inclement weather.
• Has demonstrated and successful experience working remotely.
  

Nice to have 

• Has previous experience with start-ups and eager to help them grow.
• Has previous experience with non-profits.
  
• Has a strong desire to build professional experience and relationships at the frontlines of the climate solutions space. 

What We Provide

• This is a full time position with a start date of Mar 1, 2024
  
• Expected workload is 40 hours/week, compensation based on experience between $55,000-$65,000
• Benefits included or reimbursed 
• A unique opportunity to build extensive networks within the climate start-up ecosystem across the southeast.
• Ability to learn and grow alongside professionals at the forefront of innovation in the nature based climate solution landscape
• Opportunity to independently manage workflow within team schedules and organizational milestones

About Us

ACE is a non-profit llc, currently owned by the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. We are a localized market for high-quality, nature-based carbon projects, facilitating the growth of regional investment into climate action in Central & Southern Appalachia.

Learn more at Appalachian Carbon Exchange

How to Apply

Job Categories: Environmental. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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