Terraformation is hiring a
Forest Carbon Analyst

Summary

The job is for a Forest Carbon Analyst at Terraformation, a company committed to addressing climate change through native forest restoration. The role involves assessing and developing voluntary carbon offset projects, with a focus on carbon potential, and contributing to the scalability and success of nature-based climate solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience with voluntary carbon offset projects (preferably VCS) or carbon science
• Experience in forest carbon assessment and basic GIS and remote sensing skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Valid Driver's License and proficiency with Google Suite Tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess the suitability of voluntary carbon offset projects with a focus on carbon potential
• Develop tools to comply with VERRA / Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and other relevant guidelines
• Contribute to writing and editing project descriptions and monitoring reports for carbon projects
• Design and implement carbon monitoring and inventory systems
• Collaborate with partners, landowners, and other teams to gather necessary data and documentation
• Develop and maintain a standardized system for carbon project creation and management
• Participate in site visits as needed to verify data and support field teams

Preferred Qualifications

• On-the-ground experience in forestry and restoration work
• Experience with GIS and remote sensing data processing and analysis (spaceborne/airborne, multispectral/Lidar/Radar)
• Proficiency in R, Python, or other programming languages

Benefits

Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 (depending on location and experience)