Carbon Credits Specialist

Western Reserve Land Conservancy is hiring a Carbon Credits Specialist for a full-time role at their Conservation Center in Moreland Hills, OH. The specialist will focus on carbon credit programs, particularly with the City Forest Credits registry, leading project development and registration, and supporting small landowners. The position offers a salary of $45,000 to $55,000 and involves grant writing, compliance monitoring, and marketing efforts for the carbon credit program.
About the position

Western Reserve Land Conservancy is seeking candidates for the position of Carbon Credits Specialist. This full-time role is based at our Conservation Center in Moreland Hills, Ohio, and reports directly to the Grants Manager. The position offers a salary range of $45,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience, and is eligible for benefits. The Land Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to land conservation and restoration, serving 29 counties in Ohio. We are the largest land conservancy in the state and are nationally accredited by the Land Trust Alliance. Our mission is to provide essential natural assets through conservation efforts, working with a diverse range of stakeholders including landowners, farming families, and local communities. The Carbon Credits Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting our work in the carbon credit market, particularly through a grant received from the US Forest Service. This position is initially funded for three years, with the potential for it to become a long-term role within the organization. The specialist will become a subject matter expert on carbon credit programs, focusing on the City Forest Credits registry, and will lead the project development and registration of carbon credit projects. This includes preparing necessary documentation, tracking active projects, and monitoring compliance with requirements. In addition to project development, the specialist will work closely with small landowners and grant partners to facilitate carbon credit project opportunities, assist in the registration process, and support the marketing and sale of carbon credits. The role also involves supporting the carbon credit sales process and contributing to communications and marketing efforts for the Land Conservancy's carbon credit program. Other responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, writing and submitting grants, and managing grant requirements and records.

Responsibilities
• Become subject matter expert on carbon credit programs, focusing on City Forest Credits registry.
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• Lead project development and registration of Western Reserve Land Conservancy carbon credit projects.
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• Prepare carbon credit registration and carbon quantification documents.
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• Track all active Land Conservancy carbon credit projects, monitoring requirements, and credits available for sale.
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• Work with grant team led by City Forest Credits to develop Carbon Connection Teams.
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• Connect with small landowners around the region about carbon credit project opportunities.
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• Evaluate potential carbon credit projects and provide support and insight into the process.
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• Support small landowners through carbon credit project registration process including preparation of carbon quantification documents.
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• Assist grant partners with communications and marketing materials development.
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• Support carbon credit sales process via direct sales, national sales, and marketplaces.
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• Work with internal team to identify opportunities and discuss Land Conservancy carbon credit projects to local organizations.
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• Assist with researching and identifying funding opportunities.
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• Support writing and submitting grants.
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• Assist with grant management including tracking grant requirements, maintaining accurate records, and preparing funder reports.

Requirements
• At least two years of work experience, preferably in the conservation or environmental fields.
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• Background in carbon, land use, conservation, or ecosystem services strongly preferred, but not required.
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• Strong project management skills including the ability to prioritize and work efficiently and effectively.
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• Experience writing and/or administering grants.
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• Strong organizational, writing, research, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
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• Demonstrated ability to manage time, work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task.
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• Willingness to learn new things.
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• Self-directed and proactive with good problem-solving skills and the ability to execute tasks efficiently.
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• Demonstrated commitment to the Land Conservancy's mission.

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