Strategist, Natural Capital

Join us on the journey to get to net zero

At Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action.

Our Mission

Enable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science

We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals. We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform.

Global citizens with global impact

Whether a scientist, developer, or carbon markets expert, we are united by our mission to take climate action now. We are experts in our fields and we act with confidence. Located across 4 countries and 10+ states in the U.S., we offer both remote-friendly work options and dynamic, in-person experiences with offices located in Seattle, WA and Oakland, CA.

Diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives

We recognize that teams with diverse backgrounds and different experiences are powerful. Bringing together a variety of perspectives only enhances how we can effectively address the climate crisis. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone is celebrated and anyone can succeed.

Overview

At Carbon Direct, we specialize in empowering clients to achieve their carbon management goals through expert guidance and innovative solutions. As a Strategist, Natural Capital in our advisory unit, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our team of expert scientists and the diverse needs of our clients. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality work with clear strategic insights that align with client objectives on carbon management, sustainability practices in food and land use, and environmental impact mitigation. You will also support revenue and lead generation through scope of work development and supporting strategic commercialization efforts in the natural capital sector. Your insights and leadership will be instrumental in driving impactful projects that contribute to existing and prospective clients’ sustainability objectives. Responsibilities include supporting the creation of high-quality, client-facing deliverables, coordinating client communications, and contributing to business development efforts. A successful candidate will be skilled in project and client relationship management, revenue and lead generation, and delivery of high-quality technical work.

Responsibilities

• Advise and consult with clients on carbon management and nature-based sustainability strategies, considering their unique business objectives, industry regulations, and market dynamics.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and technical documents that effectively communicate complex scientific concepts and findings to clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to revenue and lead generation through scope of work development and other business development efforts.
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary teams in the development of sustainability plans, including carbon reduction and removal targets, supply chain decarbonization, and other relevant initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in sustainability practices and environmental policies in the food and agriculture sector, to ensure the delivery of cutting-edge solutions.
• Work closely with Carbon Direct colleagues to evaluate the feasibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of various carbon removal technologies and sustainability projects.
• Collaborate with clients’ stakeholders, including executives, sustainability teams, engineers, and researchers, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of recommended strategi…