Job Title: Carbon Project Development Associate

Reports to: Carbon Project Manager

Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)

Position Summary

AgriCapture is a mission-driven company that certifies Climate-Friendly practices on farms, ranchlands and grasslands and quantifies associated emissions reductions, enabling producers to generate revenue for their sustainable management practices. By certifying agricultural products as Climate-Friendly and developing carbon credits, we serve corporations who are reducing and offsetting their GHG emissions while empowering consumers to consciously select Climate-Friendly products. AgriCapture was recently awarded a $7.5 million grant from the USDA to build a market for Climate-Friendly commodities.

As the Carbon Project Development Associate, you will play a critical role in developing, managing, and advancing our carbon offset projects, particularly those under Verra and the American Carbon Registry. This role is ideal for a candidate who is deeply committed to agricultural sustainability, has experience in carbon project development within the agriculture sector, and possess a strong desire to immerse themselves in carbon policy, including current trends, federal regulations, and emerging market developments.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of carbon offset projects in alignment with Verra, Gold Standard and American Carbon Registry methodologies and standards.
Engage with stakeholders, including farmers, ranchers, academic partners, and regulatory bodies to promote and expand carbon project initiatives.
Stay abreast of national and international carbon policies, agricultural trends, federal regulations, and private market developments, to inform project strategies and company direction.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate carbon offset projects with broader company sustainability products and initiatives.
Develop project documentation, including project design documents, monitoring reports, and verification documents in compliance with relevant methodologies and protocols.
Contribute to business development efforts, leveraging carbon market insights to support new products and go-to-market strategies.
Communicate complex carbon management and policy information to a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, in a clear engaging manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Climate Policy or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in carbon project development, preferably in the agricultural sector and with direct experience working with Gold Standard, Verra, American Carbon Registry, and/or Climate Action Reserve.
In-depth understanding of carbon markets, carbon policy, and project development processes.
Exceptional research skills with the ability to analyze and synthesize environmental policy and market trends into actionable strategies.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work-environment.

Benefits

100% of employee medical premiums company paid
Employer HSA contribution
Coverage for Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Identity Theft and Prepaid Legal coverage options available
Competitive Pay
Time away: Flexible PTO and paid holidays
Parental leave
401k with company match
Allowance for office equipment
Monthly happy hours, weekly lunch catering, and office snacks and drinks

AgriCapture is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. AgriCapture recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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