Forest Data Technician

The Data Technician primarily assists with photo processing. Photo processing includes organization, digitization, and coding of photosets taken from the field to generate various metrics. The Data Technician will work closely with the Quality Assurance Coordinator to process data and produce deliverables under supervision from the Data Manager.

Chestnut Carbon is based in New York City. This is a remote/work-at-home position, however you must live in the desired region within the United States. This is a part-time, hourly contractor position.

We need a commitment to 10 to 20 hours of work in a fluctuating environment. When work is available it needs to be completed in a timely manner. Our work can be seasonal and dependent on when we have boots on the ground collecting data for us to process.

Additional hours are sometimes available for separate projects.

• Hold a high school or higher degree, with an interest in the environment.
• The ability to Identify Tree species (or the ability to learn fast).

• Competency in the use of computers, with reliable high-speed internet is required.
• Have good communication skills, including both oral and written.
• Have good time-management and self-management skills. Can take direction and work independently to reach identified goals on a set timeline.
• Are able to maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive project deliverables.
• Have a commitment to solving the environmental challenges of our time.
• Can work effectively with remote team members throughout the U.S.

• Practical experience in the rapidly growing sector of carbon credits for ecosystem services.
• Abundant technical resources (software and hardware) at the cutting edge of forest biometrics and carbon valuation.
• A flexible, open work environment.
• A proven commitment to mentoring early-career employees.
• Networking and long-term employment opportunities.

This is an opportunity for a flexible schedule and opportunities for advancement