We’re an international AgTech startup pioneering an ambitious mission in a high-growth industry where agriculture meets technology to solve our toughest climate and economic challenges. Through the use of data-driven insights, natural microbiology, and innovative digital technologies, Indigo is partnering across the supply chain, ultimately cultivating a scalable climate solution and enhanced partner ecosystem that beneficially serves farmers, consumers, and the planet alike.
Our mission is unique, and therefore our teams are too: from multigenerational farming experts who understand the land as though it were an extension of themselves, to cutting-edge technologists and scientists on the frontier of innovation, our teams are a reflection of the range of the stakeholders we serve: the Earth, the Farmer, and the Consumer.
The Director, Sustainability Standards & Compliance is a senior advisory role both within the Sustainability Policy team as well as across the wider organization at Indigo. This person is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to the highest standards for Indigo’s sustainability offerings globally. Activities include internal consulting across science, technology, and operations teams, leading the strategy for internal quality assurance of data and methods, support for global project reporting and verification activities, lead reviewer for reports and sustainability claims, and subject matter expert to support commercial activities, marketing, communications, government relations, and corporate development. This role reports to the Head of Sustainability Policy & Engagement. The position may be filled remotely (within the United States), but ability to work regularly in Boston or Memphis is preferred.
Responsibilities
Internal consulting & subject matter expertise:
Centralize expertise in sustainability standards:
Lead reviewer:
Lead QA/QC strategy for sustainability offers:
Validation & Verification Support:
Understands and embodies our mission & core values
Competencies
Existing subject matter expertise:
Keen attention to detail; ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies in large documents and datasets and to summarize complex information.
Excellent technical writing and/or editing skills.
Able to simultaneously assess ideas against existing rules and standards while also developing creative and innovative new approaches, occasionally involving suggested updates to existing rules and standards.
Process-oriented critical thinking
Adept at working in a complex, collaborative environment, including the use of multiple forms of digital communication and collaboration.
Clear communication and facilitation skills; this includes the ability to explain requirements and expectations to multiple teams and establish reference materials to support these efforts.
Highly professional demeanor. Able to understand a variety of audiences and adjust communication style and content accordingly.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering or other scientific discipline. Doctoral degree preferred.
At least 8-10 years of relevant industry experience developing carbon projects and/or inventories, verifying carbon projects and/or inventories, developing and/or reviewing methodologies, or related.
Ability to travel for periodic meetings, conferences, and site visits, including a valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
Demonstrated experience in the AFOLU sector required. Soil carbon project experience preferred.
Deep expertise with statistics and data science.
Competence on the subjects of biogeochemical modeling; model calibration and validation; audit processes; standards for GHG verification.
Proficient in the following products: Microsoft Office (esp. Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Overleaf, Confluence, and Slack. Multiple years of experience working in a remote/distributed environment, leveraging cloud-based file storage and digital collaboration tools.
Indigo is committed to living our values, specifically “creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, connected, and has opportunities to learn and grow.” As part of living our values, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels they can be themselves and has an equal opportunity of succeeding.
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