Verification Coordinator

Chestnut Carbon, is a nature-based solutions company committed to developing high-quality voluntary carbon offset projects as well as supporting the long-term conservation of American forests and empowering stewardship among family forest owners.

We seek to…

·       Conserve standing forests in woodlands throughout America.

·       Support the private forest owners who undertake these conservation efforts.

These goals are rooted in the understanding that intact forests offer a variety of benefits, magnifying in impact over time, and bear great value worth protecting.

Chestnut Carbon was founded and backed by Kimmeridge, a US-based private equity firm with offices in New York and Denver

As the Verification Coordinator of a nature-based solutions company committed to developing high-quality voluntary carbon offset projects, this person will provide administrative support to the Verification Team.  This is an entry level position that reports to the Verification Manager and works closely with other teams to ensure the highest standards are met.

• Provide administrative support with managing project timelines and planning verification audits across multiple carbon projects
• Assist with maintaining documents, procedures and data for our FSC certification
• Assist with quality assurance initiatives, such as developing and maintaining checklists, maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other tools for smooth verification cycles 
• Communicate with Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs) and Registries (Verra, Gold Standard, FSC) regarding audit and project details.   
• Support with internal data and administrative projects, as assigned 
• Communicate internally across multiple teams, providing updates on key project milestones 

• Undergraduate degree in environmental studies or related field
• Familiarity with forest carbon project verifications and the voluntary carbon market
• Familiarity with Verra Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS), Gold Standard and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification 
• Previous Salesforce experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills, including both oral and written. 
• Strong organizational and planning skills, as well as a high-level attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and self-management skills and can take direction and work independently to reach identified goals on a set timeline. 
• Can maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive project deliverables. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Consider yourself a problem solver and enjoy finding creative solutions.
• Believe in an open mindset and have a positive attitude.
• Willingness to pitch in wherever you can and have a strong capacity to keep learning
• Can be flexible and can quickly change tasks based on current project priorities with little notice.
• Have a commitment to solving the environmental challenges of our time. 
• Willingness to travel domestically (limited). 
• Able to work effectively with remote team members throughout the U.S

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to everything we do. Chestnut Carbon thrives on and celebrates different views, beliefs, and values. We are committed to our talented team and partners, regardless of background or affiliation, and to actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business. We strive to be a place where you can be you and bring yourself to work.

Chestnut Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran, or marital status.

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