Director, Carbon

GreenBiz
sick time
United States
July 30, 2023
Director, Carbon - Director level Location: Remote in the U.S. Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Director Level Salary Range: Base: $100,000 - $155,000 Bonus Potential: $15,000 Company GreenBiz Group is a fast-growing media and events company that accelerates a just transition to a clean economy. Through events that galvanize, stories that amplify, and peer networks that bond, we define markets and advance opportunities at the intersection of business, technology, and sustainability. We are a passionate team of people that builds and empowers communities to confront the threats of climate change and solve the thorniest challenges of our time. Position Are you passionate about the potential of carbon removal to drive progress on climate? GreenBiz Group is seeking a full-time Director, Carbon to lead our work on carbon markets, carbon removal and adjacent topics. This includes the launch of two exciting new products in 2023 and the development of the Carbon Program at VERGE, the leading climate tech event. The ideal candidate is self-directed, passionate, curious and connected. This position will evolve to align with the strategic view the Director, Carbon brings. This role will report to the SVP and Executive Director, VERGE, and collaborate closely with other GreenBiz analysts. Beyond the responsibilities outlined below, additional duties may emerge as business needs for this position evolve. Key responsibilities include: Lead the development and execution of the Carbon Program at VERGE. Define the scope and focus of the Carbon Program and develop content accordingly, including building sessions, tutorials and workshops, and identifying and recruiting content partners, moderators and speakers to bring content to life. Spearhead the development of an advisory board and engage with new audiences in the carbon markets space to support strategic growth of the Carbon Program and nurture the community it serves. Support the broader VERGE team's success, including providing feedback on startup pitch applications, identifying strategic community partners, and collaborating with the sales team on sponsorships and high value thought leadership opportunities. Develop GreenBiz's work in carbon markets and your own voice as a thought leader by launching a Carbon Weekly newsletter. Stay current on news, trends, announcements, policies and investments shaping carbon markets, carbon removal and adjacent topics, and collaborate with the GreenBiz Editorial team to launch a new Carbon Weekly newsletter. Deepen GreenBiz's engagement with carbon market buyers by launching a peer network. Develop, launch and lead a peer network for carbon market buyers, modeled on our existing peer network products. Shape GreenBiz's strategic position in carbon markets and carbon removal, and lead a strategy to grow its influence. Become the face of all-things carbon markets and carbon removal at GreenBiz. This includes public speaking, from moderating panels to appearing on podcasts to presenting to partners and colleagues. Get deep in the sector. This includes identifying high-value speaking and media opportunities, forging strategic partnerships with key organizations, representing at industry events, and spearheading new products and offerings that are strategic to the company and community. Support the broader GreenBiz team's success. Contribute to programming at other events, including in person events (Circularity, GreenBiz, GreenFin) and our online events on the net zero transition, electrification and other topics. Host webcasts and sponsor interviews where feasible and helpful. Qualifications We are looking for someone with deep expertise, understanding and connections in carbon markets and carbon removal. This position is ideal for someone who is mid-level career (with 8-10 years of relevant experience), and interested in taking a leadership position to own and grow a program with little oversight. We are looking for someone who is: Curious and Passionate: You care deeply about and are driven by addressing climate change. You approach people, organizations and events as an opportunity to learn and expand your perspective. You aren't afraid to ask follow up questions when you don't understand, and you bring humility and care to your connections. Smart and Strategic: You understand carbon markets and carbon removal, including the major players, the important organizations, the gaps and the levers of change. You know how to navigate the world and make new connections. You recognize opportunities to grow programs that have influence in transforming the sector. Strong Communicator: You can speak and write clearly, thoughtfully, and effectively. This role is both external and internal-facing, so you feel comfortable speaking with everyone from your teammates at GreenBiz to corporate executives at our events. You believe deeply in the importance of transparent and honest communication. You always follow up and follow through on your word. Diligent and Detail-Oriented: You feel comfortable managing many moving pieces simultaneously, from confirming a speaker to emailing with an external partner to collaborating internally within a fifteen-minute period. Your organization and systems are exceptional and raise the bar for those around you. You believe magic is in the details. An Independent Problem-Solver: You can figure things out. You are comfortable working amidst ambiguity and bring a strategic lens to projects and processes. You are excited to learn things you don't know and do whatever it takes to get the job done. You also know how to ask for help when you need it. Solutions-Oriented Skeptic: You are a critical-thinker and don't take things at face-value. You ask hard questions to push us all forward, not to put anyone down. You believe solutions exist, and like to suss out what will make the most impact and how you can elevate important work. A Dot-Connecter: You like to network, meet new people and draw connections between everything and everyone. You are excited to drive collaboration between teams at GreenBiz, partners, or among speakers. Intellectually, you can draw connections between trends and proof points from across industries. Technologically Adept: You feel comfortable using Google Apps (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Microsoft Office, Airtable, ClickUp, Salesforce, Drupal, and Marketo - or are willing to learn new platforms and systems that you don't already know. A Good Teammate: You show up with empathy, humility, and curiosity. You are not the type of person who says, "That's not my job;" your motto is "How can I help?" Your intent with all your work is to create a positive impact - for our audience, your team members, and the industry as a whole. About GreenBiz Group GreenBiz offers a culture that is collaborative, hardworking and fun. We have an office in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, but the majority of us work remotely. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying and familiarize yourself with our website at www.greenbiz.com. We offer a competitive employee benefits package including: Full medical and dental benefits Retirement savings options Generous holiday schedule Discretionary paid vacation time Paid sick time Two paid volunteer days per year Reimbursement for home office expenses Employee stock option plan Vaccination Requirement GreenBiz Group requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and remote roles. GreenBiz Group provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements unless it results in undue hardship for the business. Additional information will be provided during the hiring process. Equal Employment Opportunity GreenBiz Group values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. GreenBiz Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.