One Tree Planted: Join Us in Global Reforestation
One Tree Planted is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to global reforestation. As an environmental charity, our mission is to simplify the process for individuals and businesses to contribute to the environment, foster a healthier climate, protect biodiversity, and support reforestation initiatives worldwide by planting trees!
Position Overview
Position Purpose: A versatile opportunity at a non-profit organization striving to make environmental contribution accessible to everyone. Join us in the mission to restore forests, create habitats for biodiversity, and make a positive global impact.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to our Head of Nature Based Solutions
Essential Function
- Collaborate with a diverse global team on certified nature-based solutions (NBS) projects, including reforestation, agroforestry, and mangrove restoration.
- Lead technical aspects of project design, covering Project Idea Notes, Feasibility Studies, and Project Design Documents for major carbon standards.
- Provide support to partners on site eligibility assessments, quantifying carbon yields, and assessing eligibility parameters.
- Coordinate the work of third-party technical partners collaborating on various projects.
- Assist with field surveys to quantify baseline stocks and emissions scenarios.
- Elaborate reports and evaluate third-party ones related to monitoring, reporting, and verification of carbon sequestration, socio-economic development, and biodiversity enhancement.
- Serve as a trusted knowledge resource on carbon sequestration modeling and major carbon standards for our organization and partners.
Position Requirements
- Master’s degree in an environmental science discipline; a Forestry degree is a plus.
- 5+ years in project management, research, and/or field practice related to forest carbon/NBS.
- Good understanding and practice of biomass sequestration modeling.
- Experience working with carbon standards and methodologies (especially Verra and Gold Standard).
- Familiarity with tools such as remote sensing, statistical software, programming languages, and automation. Quality data management and processing is essential.
- Fluent in English. Professional competency in other major languages is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: The typical starting range will be determined based on skills and experience. Annual performance increase may be available but not guaranteed.
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO Plan
- Health and Wellness plans
- Retirement plans with competitive employer contribution
- Travel opportunities, international and domestic
Submission Requirements
- Short cover letter indicating your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good fit with the organization.
- Your resume.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Responsibilities, duties may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. One Tree Planted is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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