Vice President, Environmental Resources Trust (ERT)
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JobgetherClimate/Environmental Policy
Remote work within the United StatesFull-TimeVp
Salary250,000 - 300,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- Fluency in English
- Experience
- 14+ years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft OfficeStakeholder management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 14+ years of senior leadership experience across nonprofit, government, or private-sector organizations focused on climate policy, carbon markets, sustainability, or environmental programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing organizational strategy, operations, financial planning, and large-scale initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead teams through periods of growth, change, and operational transformation.
- Extensive experience working with boards, advisory committees, executives, and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Deep knowledge of climate science, greenhouse gas accounting, carbon markets, and international climate frameworks.
- Experience with carbon crediting programs, verification systems, climate standards, regulatory initiatives, or related market mechanisms.
- Strong understanding of international and regional carbon market frameworks, including compliance markets and voluntary carbon markets.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
- Fluency in English required.
- Ability and willingness to travel for short-term assignments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic and business plans that support organizational growth, financial sustainability, mission alignment, and long-term impact.
- Lead policy and technical strategies across carbon crediting programs, ensuring alignment with global regulations, market expectations, and best practices.
- Monitor climate policy developments, carbon market trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and expansion.
- Represent the organization in global policy discussions, industry forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
- Build and maintain relationships with governments, regulatory bodies, environmental organizations, corporate partners, academic institutions, and market participants.
- Guide technical approaches related to greenhouse gas accounting, monitoring, reporting, verification frameworks, and carbon market integrity.
- Lead, mentor, and develop teams while creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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