Carbon Markets Assistant

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Impact Finance & Markets (IFM) division at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) provides technical and strategic leadership to create transformational impact with the private sector by translating the value of nature and conservation approaches into actionable, science-based strategies that can help solve societal challenges. Sitting in the Global Carbon Markets team, one of four teams in the IFM Division, the Carbon Markets Assistant helps scale finance in natural climate solutions (NCS) through influencing public and corporate policy and practices.

The Carbon Markets Assistant will help to establish and communicate supply and demand best practices around governmental and corporate engagement in the voluntary and international carbon markets. The Assistant will perform research, coordinate projects, draft written technical materials, and engage stakeholders around NCS carbon market trends, policies, and norms.

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity and is within 6 hours of Eastern Time , taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times.

We’re Looking for You:

The Carbon Markets Assistant independently manages projects, conducts research, drafts written technical materials, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders. They will lead team coordination and operational project management efforts to ensure the team meets its objectives. They will execute desk-top research to inform the team’s thought leadership, produce written materials synthesizing market developments, and inform the team’s stakeholder engagement efforts. They will assist in conducting stakeholder outreach to promote TNC’s thought leadership and coordinate interorganizational efforts. Responsibilities and scope include:

• Works within scope of TNC’s strategic goals to influence the outcome of policy and/or corporate initiatives in voluntary, compliance, and international carbon markets.

• Manages projects across teams and organizations with responsibility for discrete areas of work, including delivering against deadlines.

• Leads the coordination of the internal TNC committee in charge of reviewing TNC-led carbon projects and corresponding crediting standards and methodologies.

• Produces qualitative research and analysis to inform corporate and/or policy decisions related to NCS carbon markets.

• Drafts materials, including presentations, memos, and other communications to convey research findings.

• Communicates and collaborates with external stakeholders to stay up to date on market developments and trends, promote TNC’s thought leadership, and coordinate market influence efforts.

• Ensures project compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

• Works independently, working with supervisor on complex matters as needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental sciences, or related field, and a minimum of 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination.

• Fluency in English.

• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.

• Experience in independent project management with minimal oversight.

• Experience writing and synthesizing technical and scientific informational material.

• Experience presenting and communicating technical subjects with internal and external audiences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience or coursework with voluntary, compliance, and international carbon markets and pricing schemes and the role of NCS in these mechanisms strongly preferred.

• Multi-lingual skills, favoring French and/or Portuguese, and multi-cultural experience appreciated.

• Experience coordinating complex projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results.

• Experience working with nonprofits, government agencies, and/or corporates on climate issues, especially around NCS.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of US $55,000 - $73,780 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Who We Are :

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor .

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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