Operations Coordinator

Summary

Join Lithos Carbon, a revolutionary carbon capture company, as their Operations Coordinator! This full-time, remote role requires on-site presence at various locations within a 50-mile radius of Pembine, WI, with responsibilities split between fieldwork (75%) and data management (25%). You will be the primary point of contact with farmers and truckers, overseeing farm scouting, deliveries, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is self-directed, possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, and thrives in a physically demanding environment. Opportunities for growth and advancement are available. Mileage is reimbursed at the standard IRS rate. Competitive salary ($70,000-$75,000), equity compensation, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Requirements

• A reliable vehicle and the ability to drive it legally and safely (Driver’s license, insurance, etc.)
• Professional appearance and bearing - can communicate competence and confidence to our diverse farming, vendor, and local partners
• Ability to spend long periods of time driving, standing, or performing repetitive physical tasks in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - both externally to partners and internally to members of the Lithos team. Ability to distill the big picture, while communicating extremely precise, accurate, and well-documented details on the daily
• Comfortable working with technology to communicate with external partners and communicate information and data to Lithos (phone, email as well as Google Suite applications including Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive, etc)
• Possesses mental and physical fortitude and grit - this job will be physically demanding some days and we are looking for a candidate who will thrive under pressure and can deal with discomfort
• Is willing to get their hands dirty (literally and figuratively) to solve problems in the field and make farmers’ experiences with Lithos as smooth as possible
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and empathy - able to navigate potentially stressful situations to ensure our partners and farmers get what they need from our operations and continue to have strong NPS (Net Promoter Score)
• Operates with a sense of urgency and precision, and has good instincts on how to prioritize across and approach multiple tasks. You will be trusted to solve problems without a lot of supervision and will be able to do some confidently, transparently, and independently
• Proactive mindset - would rather solve problems before they become worse, than wait for instructions on how to proceed. Decisive actions in the field can prevent excess work later on, maintain goodwill with our partners, and save us money!
• Self-disciplined and motivated to fulfill their work duties as a fully remote employee

Responsibilities

• Scout Farms for Projects: Be the eyes and ears of our operations team. Check out farms and referrals before we carefully plan timelines and deploy material to them
• Supervise Deliveries: Ensure our deliveries for farmers run smoothly from beginning to end. This includes ensuring trucks departing the quarry have the correct destination for drop sites, directing trucks at drop sites, collecting “scale tickets”, and coordinating with farmers to make changes when needed on the fly
• Troubleshoot with Farmers and Truckers: Be the first responder to any issues with deployments. Work with farmers to quickly resolve issues on-the-ground or escalate them to the Lithos Operations team as needed
• Document Media and Record Data: Take photos and videos of deployments. Record operational data as needed by the science, accounting, or operations teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Truck/4WD is recommended
• Experience working with farmers, truckers, or agriculture is a plus!

Benefits

• You will be compensated for mileage at the standard IRS rate for work-related travel
• Competitive salary (the posted salary for this role is $70,000 - $75,000) and meaningful equity compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Access to our 401k plan
• Unlimited PTO and sick days