Carbon Program Manager

CREW Carbon is seeking a Carbon Program Manager to oversee carbon removal projects, focusing on measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). This role involves leading MRV strategies, collaborating with science and engineering teams, and managing carbon credit sales processes. Candidates should have a strong background in climate science and carbon markets. The position is full-time and can be remote, with a preference for candidates near Brooklyn or New Haven.
About the role

As the Carbon Program Manager, you will sit at the intersection of science, market engagement, and project execution, ensuring our carbon removal projects are rigorously validated, transparently credited, and effectively sold. You will play a key role driving excellence in measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) strategy and application. You will be responsible for leading the MRV program within CREW, quarterbacking new buyer application processes, and forging partnerships with external verifiers, protocol developers, registries, and carbon credit buyers.

Your work will help to continue positioning CREW Carbon as a leader in the carbon removal industry, expanding our reach and impact. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, mission-driven operator with experience in carbon markets, MRV, and climate tech project development.

This position is a full-time role. Location can be remote, with a preference for onsite at our office in Brooklyn or our office in New Haven.

Responsibilities
• MRV Program Lead:
• Lead development, coordination, and implementation of MRV strategies for CREW Carbon projects.
• Collaborate with our Science and Engineering teams to ensure MRV methodologies are scientifically rigorous and aligned with industry protocols and verification requirements.
• Lead end-to-end project validation and verification processes with independent third parties, including coordination and attendance at onsite visits.
• Work with Operations, Science and Finance teams to optimize credit delivery schedules.
• Protocol Champion:
• Drive the development and refinement of CDR protocols tailored to wastewater mineralization, in collaboration with key registries and standards bodies (e.g., Isometric).
• Represent CREW Carbon in technical working groups and engage with protocol developers and verifier organizations.
• Monitor evolving standards, methodologies, and regulatory guidance in carbon markets to inform internal strategy.
• Carbon Credit Sales & Offtake Applications:
• Lead the end-to-end process of applying to CDR buyer programs and carbon marketplaces, managing initial RFI through successful onboarding.
• Collaborate with commercial and leadership teams to pitch new buyers and manage deal execution against our carbon credit sales strategy.
• Track offtake pipeline and coordinate reporting and delivery of credits with buyers.

Experience Requirements
• Strong background in climate science, geochemistry, oceanography, or related fields.
• Proven experience in carbon markets, carbon credits, and climate strategy.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• In-depth understanding of global greenhouse gas protocols.
• In-depth knowledge about science-based carbon reduction methodologies (SBTi).
• Deep understanding of Life Cycle Assessment Methodologies for technology products with respect to carbon footprint.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing startup environment where priorities can shift on a monthly basis.
• You practice extreme ownership (no task is too small).
• You love being in the trenches with your team and working with high empathy.
• You have a growth mindset.
Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is competitive and will depend on many factors including experience, education, and expertise. We offer a competitive benefits package with insurance, vacation, retirement, and equity options.
About the company

CREW utilizes the extensive infrastructure present in wastewater treatment systems to provide robust, empirical, and durable carbon dioxide removal through enhanced weathering, while delivering process benefits to our partners.

CREW has offices and labs in New Haven, CT and offices in Brooklyn, NY. The ideal candidate will be in-person, however options are available for remote/hybrid work within the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic US.

CREW highlights
• Signed a carbon credit offtake agreement with the Frontier Climate Fund in 2024
• Selected as 1 of 24 companies by the US Department of Energy in 2024 to be a potential supplier of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government
• Highlighted as an “Innovator of the Month” by US Senator Chris Murphy in 2024
• Selected by ImagineH2O, the leading water sector innovation accelerator in 2024
• Highlighted by Business Insider as “One of the Most Promising Climate-Tech Startups of 2023