Disruptors for a sustainable future
At Anew, we are passionate about delivering meaningful, measurable climate impact in a decarbonizing economy. Inspired by our values of integrity, trust, creativity, and hope, and grounded by decades of experience and unsurpassed knowledge in environmental markets, we make it possible for organizations and communities to thrive while building a sustainable future.
We’re seeking high-energy, creative team players eager to apply their talents to the defining challenge of our time. If you’re committed to excellence and excited by the prospect of doing well by doing good, we look forward to hearing from you.
General Summary: Anew seeks a dedicated environmental or administrative professional to support its forest carbon implementation team through soliciting proposals for, and contracting, carbon verification and inventory work, as well as coordinating fieldwork logistics. The successful candidate will be a highly organized individual who is detail orientated and skilled in communicating with third-party contractors and can collaborate effectively with internal teams and external parties. Day-to-day responsibilities will cover a spectrum of activities including assisting in field verifications throughout the continental US, Alaska, and Canada (remotely and occasionally on site), preparing proposals for verification and inventory services for over 120 forest carbon projects, planning remote site visits, tracking expenses, managing and communicating timelines and project scheduling, and contributing to long-term programmatic planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional seeking a position in the center of the forest carbon market.
Primary Responsibilities and Competencies:
- Prepare proposal solicitations and contracts for verification services and forest carbon inventories
- Coordinate site visit logistics - booking hotels, flights, equipment rentals, meals, and preparing field safety plans
- Prepare maps and inventory data sheets for field work
- Track budgeting and invoicing for verification and inventory activities
- Manage field equipment and inventory supplies
- Manage team access to various software and subscription services
- Develop, maintain, and update project management tools and platforms to efficiently manage project timelines, tasks, and deliverables across multiple projects and parties
- Oversee the maintenance of verification schedules to ensure timely and accurate completions
- Contribute to the strategic planning of long-term project scheduling
- Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines
- Act as the primary point of contact between the company and third-party contractors
Required Education, Experience and Certification:
- At least 2-4 years of experience in administrative related occupation
- Bachelor’s degree or an associate's degree with equivalent work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and maintaining project schedules
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Preferred Education, Qualifications & Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in a forestry or administrative related occupation
- Experience in ArcGIS mapping and analysis
- Experience cleaning and troubleshooting data
- Experience coordinating remote site visits and tracking expenses
- Experience collaborating with external contractors to successfully manage project deliverables
Skills:
- Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Strong written and communication Skills
- Highly self motivated
- Highly self-motivated and driven
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise in logistics and demonstrated ability to coordinate among various contractors
- Strong interest in climate change and environmental issues
Equal Employment
Anew is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, or criminal conviction for which a pardon has been granted, or any other protected category under federal, state, provincial and local laws governing workplace discrimination.
Anew is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
