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<div>CHOOOSE is a climate tech company that provides digital solutions to enable decarbonization programs in hard-to-abate sectors, including aviation, shipping, and logistics. The company has raised $50M from leading venture capital and strategic investors.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>CHOOOSE is the trusted climate partner of global enterprises including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Flexport, Southwest Airlines, and more. CHOOOSE enables these enterprise partners and their customers to understand their carbon footprints, make more carbon-informed decisions, and support diverse offsetting and insetting solutions.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>We are a mission-oriented and ambitious team, and we are scaling our business and climate action in tandem. We care about one another and our partners. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, CHOOOSE has remote team members around the globe. Now, we are facing an exponential growth curve and need the very best talent to join the next chapters of the CHOOOSE journey.</div>
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<div>As a Senior Enterprise Customer Success Manager, you will partner with Chooose's enterprise customers in the transportation and logistics sectors, enabling customers to build and operate their decarbonization programs. In close collaboration with the Chooose Customer organization, you will own day-to-day relationships with our largest customers in your assigned region, supporting customers across their entire experience with the Chooose platform, from implementation to solution go-live and beyond.</div>
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<h3>What you'll do</h3>
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<li>Own total responsibility for a portfolio of key enterprise customers within the aviation, shipping, and logistics sectors.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be the expert on the customer's decarbonization program. Thoroughly understand the customer&rsquo;s decarbonization objectives, and guide how the customer leverages the Chooose platform to reach these objectives.</li>
<li>Cultivate high-trust relationships with key stakeholders across our customer organizations (from Sustainability to Product) and function as the customer's trusted advisor.</li>
<li>Drive customer success. Assess, clarify, and validate customer needs and new commercial expansion opportunities on an ongoing basis. Proactively qualify and champion these needs and opportunities internally, with an emphasis on gathering and delivering structured product feedback.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain a balanced approach and multiple perspectives. Enable commercial growth while considering Chooose's commitment to enabling long-term, high-integrity climate action.</li>
<li>Manage complex software deployments. Supported by an assigned Technical Implementation Manager and other key resources, oversee the implementation of complex decarbonization programs including a range of climate solutions from Sustainable Aviation Fuel to carbon offsets and removals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Refine our playbook. Drive continuous improvement across Technical Implementation, Customer Operations, and Customer Success functions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with multiple Chooose teams to execute the operational tasks needed to achieve program objectives on time and with high quality.</li>
<li>Proactively and continually educate yourself on the carbon-related requirements and market trends impacting our customers and the sectors in which we operate.</li>
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<h3>What you'll bring to the table</h3>
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<li>Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution, ideally in the hard sciences.</li>
<li>5-10 years of demonstrated success in driving SaaS implementations, enterprise project management, business consulting, or similar.</li>
<li>Experience in enterprise software organizations relating to carbon markets, fuel markets, or carbon accounting is a plus.</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re technical. You enjoy helping customers solve business and technical problems, and are comfortable with technical and highly-configurable SaaS solutions. Previous experience with API integrations and enterprise-grade SaaS solutions is a plus.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You listen carefully and authentically care about solving customer problems.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You have polished presentation skills and are comfortable discussing technical and commercial topics with external stakeholders.</li>
<li>You don&rsquo;t wait for anyone else to solve problems, you take initiative and get things done.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You're willing to be flexible with your work hours to support your colleagues and accommodate our global customers.</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re open to frequent travel on short notice.</li>
<li>You have superior verbal and written communication skills in English. Spanish is a plus.</li>
<li>You're located in the EST time zone.</li>
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<div>The interview process</div>
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<div>At Chooose, we prioritize transparency throughout our interview process. If your qualifications look like a fit, we&rsquo;ll begin with a few introductory conversations where you'll have the chance to discuss your experience and learn more about our company. The second phase varies depending on the role and will most likely involve a practical exercise so you can show your work. The third and final phase consists of a one-on-one conversation with a member of our executive team. The process should take approx. 3-4 weeks. While we strive to keep to this timeline, the occasional adjustment may occur; we&rsquo;re focused on ensuring for enough time to get to know one another.</div>
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<div>Pay, perks, &amp; more</div>
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<div>We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary 401k contributions, paid parental leave, a robust PTO package, the option to participate in our employee equity program, flexible work hours, and access to 'Spaces' coworking space. Come join a fun and supportive team dedicated to advancing climate solutions and tackling significant challenges.</div>
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<div>We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to our success. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and different industries to apply.</div>
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<div>Compensation will be based on experience and skill, commensurate with market rates, and will include both salary and equity in CHOOOSE.</div>
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<div>CHOOOSE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment to our employees and welcome input from candidates and employees on how we can enhance our inclusiveness.</div>
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<div>Prerequisite for Employment: CHOOOSE may request to conduct background checks on prospective applicants to verify the information provided in the CV, transcripts, and other documentation. This background check may be carried out by our partner and will not be conducted without the applicant's prior consent. Prospective applicants will receive more information about this.</div>
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Chooose builds software to enable the lower carbon fuel value chains in hard-to-abate sectors.

Senior Enterprise Customer Success Manager

Project Drawdown seeks an enthusiastic and organized Program Coordinator to join the Drawdown Science team. The Program Coordinator will be a crucial member of the Science team, managing cross-team projects, coordinating partnerships and engagements with outside stakeholders, and maintaining communication lines with partners that support and advance our work to scale climate solutions. In short, we are seeking someone with organizational and communication &ldquo;superpowers&rdquo; who can help coordinate and advance the critical work of our Science team.
<h3>About Project Drawdown</h3>
Project Drawdown is the world&rsquo;s leading resource for climate solutions.
Our mission is to help the world stop climate change &ndash; as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. To do this, we pursue three key strategies:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Advance Effective, Science-based Climate Solutions and Strategies:&nbsp;We do the science no one else does to cut through the noise and find effective &ldquo;whole system&rdquo; solutions and strategies for stopping climate change.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Foster Bold, New Climate Leadership:&nbsp;We inform, inspire, and empower business leaders, investors, and philanthropists to take bold, new positions, act more strategically, and rapidly bring climate solutions to scale.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Promote New Narratives and New Voices:&nbsp;We work to shift the conversation about climate change from &ldquo;doom and gloom&rdquo; to &ldquo;possibility and opportunity&rdquo; and elevate new, underrepresented climate heroes through storytelling and &ldquo;passing the mic.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<h3>About the Role</h3>
The ideal candidate will be a talented, independent multi-tasker eager to provide broad support to the Drawdown Science team. The role will be responsible for cross-team project management, coordinating our partnerships with diverse stakeholders, keeping on top of important paperwork (e.g., grant reports, communications with outside partners), and other critical coordination functions. In particular, the role will focus on:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Providing logistical, project management, and administrative support for Drawdown Science members</li>
<li dir="ltr">Support the preparation for and implementation of research projects, including communicating with program and research partners, maintaining timelines and documentation of research activities, and planning for and supporting implementation of research</li>
<li dir="ltr">Oversee program coordination and partner collaborations across multiple projects to ensure timely communication, information sharing, and project implementation</li>
<li dir="ltr">Communicate effectively and professionally with external partners</li>
<li dir="ltr">Manage logistics with an external steering committees</li>
<li dir="ltr">Coordinate and support work planning, budgeting, and reporting</li>
<li dir="ltr">Draft and edit copy for grant reports, website, op-eds, marketing materials, and other written products</li>
<li dir="ltr">Draft and edit presentation materials and other communication assets</li>
<li dir="ltr">Participate in communicating the organization&rsquo;s vision, activities, and research results at meetings and events</li>
<li dir="ltr">Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
The Program Coordinator must work with independence and self-direction yet thrive in collaboration. They will manage and assist with many different projects while ensuring work stays focused and on deadline.
Previous experience in supporting scientific research teams is a must. Experience with climate and environmental issues is a big plus.
The position will report to the Executive Director.
Project Drawdown welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in helping the world reach Drawdown quickly, safely, and equitably. We are a 100% remote organization based in the U.S.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (required), Master&rsquo;s degree (preferred) in a relevant field. Candidates with a strong background in science (especially environmental, earth, or climate science) preferred. Formal education in management (e.g., MBA, MPA) not required.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">3-5 years of experience providing administrative and project management support to science-based teams, with strong written and oral communication skills in climate change, environmental science, or a related field.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Prior experience working with scientists is strongly preferred.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong project management skills, including the ability to identify potential problems and propose solutions to keep projects on schedule.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to manage and coordinate diverse tasks and facilitate relationships among multiple parties.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to respond to changing situations flexibly.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to track and coordinate priorities, themes, and research.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage the workflow of others on deadline.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including conveying complex concepts clearly and concisely and helping stakeholders act on the information.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comfortable representing Project Drawdown&rsquo;s science interests at external meetings and events.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to communicate effectively across operations, program, and research teams.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to work effectively as a team member and to carry out projects.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Self-starter with the ability to work independently and identify ways to support our fully remote team effectively.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Capable of managing own time and meeting deadlines.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Flexibility, creativity, and can-do attitude.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Fluency in English.</li>
</ul>
In addition, candidates are required to be:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Comfortable with teleconferencing, project management tools, collaborative work environments, remote work, and virtual collaboration.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Available to participate in video conferences on weekdays 9:00 am&ndash;5:00 pm Central Time US.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Able to use Asana, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and presentation software (Keynote preferred) for delivering individual work products and collaborative projects and overall project management.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Willing to assist with other tasks as requested.</li>
</ul>
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely than others to apply for jobs if they don&rsquo;t believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that&rsquo;s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
<h3>Position Details and How to Apply</h3>
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits with an expectation of 40 hours/week. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 / year. We work hard to ensure our salaries are competitive with similar leading nonprofits in major cities across America. In addition, Project Drawdown provides exceptional benefits, including generous time off, health insurance, and matching 401k.
As with all positions at Project Drawdown, this role will be 100% remote. Employees can work anywhere within the United States. Candidates currently authorized to work in the United States (U.S. Citizens, green card holders, and work visa holders), who reside anywhere in the U.S. may apply. Employees are expected to attend a yearly in-person team meeting.&nbsp;
To be considered for this position, submit your application at&nbsp;<a class="ext" href="https://form.jotform.com/242106420863146" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink="">https://form.jotform.com/242106420863146</a>, including:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">A cover letter describing your experience and fit for this role, including a one-paragraph description of a project you managed with the project goal, team makeup, and role, and a summary of what you learned from the project.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Most recent resume or CV.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Two recent writing samples &ndash; ideally one example of technical writing (a research paper, report, or journal article) and one of popular writing (an op-ed, essay, or plain language article).</li>
</ul>
Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 19, 2024, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Interviews are expected to begin in early September. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to provide at least two professional references.
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Project Drawdown is an equal-opportunity employer committed to having a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Project Drawdown does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law, and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We strongly encourage all qualified persons currently authorized to work in the United States to apply for this position. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and the organization&rsquo;s needs.

Project Drawdown is the world’s leading resource for climate solutions with a mission to  help the world stop climate change – as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. 

Science Program Coordinator

Project Drawdown is seeking a creative and independent Geospatial Analyst to join the Drawdown Science team. The Geospatial Analyst will work with other members of the science team to advance quantitative understanding of climate solutions by implementing and managing geospatial analysis and data acquisition, manipulation, and archiving.
<h3>About Project Drawdown</h3>
Project Drawdown is the world&rsquo;s leading resource for climate solutions.
Our mission is to help the world stop climate change &ndash; as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. To do this, we pursue three key strategies:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Advance Effective, Science-based Climate Solutions and Strategies:&nbsp;We do the science no one else does to cut through the noise and find effective &ldquo;whole system&rdquo; solutions and strategies for stopping climate change.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Foster Bold, New Climate Leadership:&nbsp;We inform, inspire, and empower business leaders, investors, and philanthropists to take bold, new positions, act more strategically, and rapidly bring climate solutions to scale.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Promote New Narratives and New Voices:&nbsp;We work to shift the conversation about climate change from &ldquo;doom and gloom&rdquo; to &ldquo;possibility and opportunity&rdquo; and elevate new, underrepresented climate heroes through storytelling and &ldquo;passing the mic.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<h3>About the Role</h3>
The ideal candidate will be a talented, independent multi-tasker eager to provide geospatial analysis and data management support for Drawdown Science. The Geospatial Analyst will:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Discover, assess, and obtain datasets related to climate solutions</li>
<li dir="ltr">Develop and execute workflows for ingesting, managing, curating, and archiving geospatial datasets</li>
<li dir="ltr">Develop maps of potential, suitability, or impact of climate solutions</li>
<li dir="ltr">Write codes (in languages such as Matlab, Octave, Python, Javascript or R) to access APIs and manipulate moderate size databases</li>
<li dir="ltr">Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
The Geospatial Analyst will need to work with independence and self-direction yet thrive in collaboration to manage and assist with simultaneous projects and meet deadlines. Prior experience in climate work is not a requirement, but eagerness to learn is.
The position will report to the Senior Scientist, Data Science.
Project Drawdown welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in helping the world reach Drawdown quickly, safely, and equitably. We are a 100% remote organization based in the U.S.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
Required qualifications
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field (e.g. geography, computer science, physics, engineering).</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with coding in at least one of the following MATLAB, python, R, javascript.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Familiarity with ArcGIS or QGIS.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage workflow on deadline.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with code management (i.e. git).</li>
<li dir="ltr">Fluency in English.</li>
</ul>
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">3-5 years of experience with geospatial analysis and coding; open source software practices; data analysis.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Prior experience working with scientists.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Familiarity with statistical and machine learning methods (e.g. regressions, random forest classification/regression, clustering).</li>
<li dir="ltr">Familiarity with Google Earth Engine and remote sensing products.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellence in FAIR data practices (findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability).&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with both vector and raster datasets.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to track and coordinate priorities, themes, and research.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent writing, grammatical, and proofreading skills and demonstrated attention to detail.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to work effectively as a team member and to carry out projects.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a member of a remote team.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Capable of managing own time and meeting deadlines.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Flexibility, creativity, and can-do attitude.</li>
</ul>
In addition, candidates are required to be:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Comfortable with teleconferencing, remote work, and virtual collaboration.&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Available to participate in video conferences weekdays 9:00 am&ndash;5:00 pm in a continental US time zone.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Able to use Asana, Google Sheets, and Google Docs for delivering individual work products and collaborative projects.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Willing to assist with other tasks as requested.</li>
</ul>
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely than others to apply for jobs if they don&rsquo;t believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that&rsquo;s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
<h3>Position Details and How to Apply</h3>
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits with an expectation of 40 hours/week. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 / year. We work hard to ensure our salaries are competitive with similar leading nonprofits in major cities across America. In addition, Project Drawdown provides exceptional benefits, including generous time off, health insurance, and matching 401k.
As with all positions at Project Drawdown, this role will be 100% remote. Employees can work anywhere within the United States. Candidates currently authorized to work in the United States (United States Citizens, green card holders, and work visa holders), who reside anywhere in the U.S. may apply. Employees are expected to attend a yearly in-person team meeting.&nbsp;
To be considered for this position, submit your application at&nbsp;<a class="ext" href="https://form.jotform.com/242196463700152" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink="">https://form.jotform.com/242196463700152</a>&nbsp;including:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">A cover letter that describes your experience and fit for this role, with an example of a coding project you have carried out (with an optional link to a public github repository containing the example code).</li>
<li dir="ltr">Most recent resume or CV.</li>
<li dir="ltr">One recent writing sample &ndash; ideally an example of technical writing (a research paper, report, or journal article) or of popular writing (an op-ed, essay, or plain language article).</li>
<li dir="ltr">A well-documented example code in Matlab, Octave, R, Python, or Javascript, saved as a .txt file. Please use the naming convention Lastname_Firstname.X.txt, where X is m, R, py, or js.</li>
</ul>
Applications will be accepted until August 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Interviews are expected to begin in mid-September. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to provide at least two professional references.
Project Drawdown is an equal-opportunity employer committed to having a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Project Drawdown does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law, and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We strongly encourage all qualified persons currently authorized to work in the United States to apply for this position. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and the organization&rsquo;s needs.

Geospatial Analyst

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<div>CHOOOSE is a climate tech company that provides digital solutions to enable decarbonization programs in hard-to-abate sectors, including aviation, shipping, and logistics. The company has raised $50M from leading venture capital and strategic investors.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>CHOOOSE is the trusted climate partner of global enterprises including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Flexport, Southwest Airlines, and more. CHOOOSE enables these enterprise partners and their customers to understand their carbon footprints, make more carbon-informed decisions, and support diverse offsetting and insetting solutions.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We are a mission-oriented and ambitious team, and we are scaling our business and climate action in tandem. We care about one another and our partners. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, CHOOOSE has remote team members around the globe. Now, we are facing an exponential growth curve and need the very best talent to join the next chapters of the CHOOOSE journey.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>In this role, you will help chart our course into the future as we evolve from a transactional product to a product suite that includes a heavy UX/UI SaaS offering.&nbsp; You will be critical to defining problems and building out climate tech solutions from 0 -&gt; 1 for aviation, travel, and maritime companies.&nbsp; Working closely with a small team of designers and many stakeholders, we aspire for this new joiner to work through design problems from beginning to end covering UX research, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design.</div>
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<div>Please include your portfolio, along with any required password, in your application. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.</div>
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<h3>What you'll do</h3>
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<li>Take point on ensuring we offer an intuitive, supportive experience for our partners to manage their decarbonization efforts</li>
<li>Translate insights from research into concepts that form new products and features, design the detailed workflows and interactions required to make them a reality</li>
<li>Engage in user research to better understand our users and refine our products</li>
<li>Work closely with engineering, product management, and cross-functional teams to define and execute the product strategy</li>
<li>Bounce between company objectives and the granular feature level minutiae that define a wonderful product</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<h3>What you'll bring to the table</h3>
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<li>5 + years of product design experience</li>
<li>A love for crafting high-quality, valuable solutions and getting them in front of customers</li>
<li>A growth mindset and willingness to own ambiguous problems</li>
<li>A portfolio of product experiences that solved real problems, and that people use</li>
<li>Capable at time boxing low fidelity explorations and getting feedback from stakeholders</li>
<li>When required, adept at high fidelity mock-ups and interactive Figma prototypes</li>
<li>Bonus points for experience in climatetech, fintech, or other highly regulated industries</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<div>At CHOOOSE, we prioritize transparency throughout our interview process. After reviewing your portfolio, if your qualifications look like a fit, we&rsquo;ll begin with 1-2 introductory conversations where you'll have the chance to discuss your experience and learn more about our company. The second phase is two back-to-back sessions. In the first session you'll present a portfolio review for a small panel of 2-4 team members. Following your portfolio review, session two is a one-on-one chat with another team member. The third and final phase consists of a one-on-one conversation with a member of our executive team. The process should take approx. ~4 weeks. While we strive to keep to this timeline, the occasional adjustment may occur; we&rsquo;re focused on ensuring for enough time to get to know one another.</div>
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<div>Pay, perks, &amp; more</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary 401k contributions, paid parental leave, a robust PTO package, the option to participate in our employee equity program, flexible work hours, and access to 'Spaces' coworking space. Come join a fun and supportive team dedicated to advancing climate solutions and tackling significant challenges.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to our success. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and different industries to apply.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Compensation will be based on experience and skill, commensurate with market rates, and will include both salary and equity in CHOOOSE.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>CHOOOSE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment to our employees and welcome input from candidates and employees on how we can enhance our inclusiveness.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Prerequisite for Employment: CHOOOSE may request to conduct background checks on prospective applicants to verify the information provided in the CV, transcripts, and other documentation. This background check may be carried out by our partner and will not be conducted without the applicant's prior consent. Prospective applicants will receive more information about this.</div>
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Product Designer (UX/UI)

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<div>CHOOOSE is a climate tech company that provides digital solutions to enable decarbonization programs in hard to abate sectors, including aviation, shipping, and logistics. The company has raised $50M from leading venture capital and strategic investors.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>CHOOOSE is the trusted climate partner of global enterprises including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Flexport, Southwest Airlines, and more. CHOOOSE enables these enterprise partners and their customers to understand their carbon footprints, make more carbon-informed decisions, and support diverse offsetting and insetting solutions.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We are a mission-oriented and ambitious team, and we are scaling our business and climate action in tandem. We care about one another and our partners. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, CHOOOSE has remote team members around the globe. Now, we are facing an exponential growth curve and need the very best talent to join the next chapters of the CHOOOSE journey.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The&nbsp;Business Development, New Verticals&nbsp;role will lead how CHOOOSE expands into new verticals and shape the revenue strategy.&nbsp; The role is for someone with extremely high agency that is seeking to build a playbook through doing.&nbsp;</div>
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<h3>What you'll do</h3>
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<li>Develop and execute end-to-end strategies for bringing CHOOOSE to market in new verticals: identify and rigorously qualify new vertical opportunities, originate business in those verticals, and build a repeatable playbook.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Continuously identify and validate customer needs in new verticals, and deliver structured internal feedback to the Product team.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Originate and sign new business through a technical advisory process that is genuinely helpful to the customer.</li>
<li>Work with leaders from various functions within the customer (eg. Sustainability, Customer Experience, and Finance) to lead complex, multi-thread partnership cycles.</li>
<li>Support a named account list and develop long-term, multi-product account plans for establishing and expanding business within enterprise accounts. to grow our business within these enterprise accounts. Own key enterprise relationships from first contact to signature.</li>
<li>Proactively identify, lead, and contribute to team projects to refine our Business Development processes with an emphasis on maintaining a culture of continuous learning.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain a balanced approach and multiple perspectives &ndash; enable commercial growth while always considering CHOOOSE's commitment to enabling long-term, high-integrity climate action.</li>
<li>Continually educate yourself on the carbon-related requirements and market trends impacting our customers and the sectors where we operate.</li>
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<li>5+ years demonstrated success in technical business development or management consulting &ndash; you can point to specific enterprise contracts that you originated and closed, and your customers would be eager to hold reference calls on your behalf.</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re ambitious and see yourself building and leading an enterprise revenue organization soon.</li>
<li>You listen carefully and help customers solve their problems. You&rsquo;re extremely detail-oriented and can anticipate needs before they arise.</li>
<li>You're naturally curious and passionate about climate change, and you understand how software can make a difference.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>You don&rsquo;t wait for anyone else to solve problems, you take initiative and get things done.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You're willing to be flexible with your work hours to support your colleagues and accommodate our global customers.</li>
<li>Frequent travel often on short notice.</li>
<li>You're located in the EST time zone.</li>
<li>You have superior verbal and written communication skills in English. Spanish is a plus.</li>
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<li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary 401k contributions, paid parental leave, and a robust PTO package</li>
<li>Option to participate in employee equity program</li>
<li>Flexible work hours and location</li>
<li>Coworking membership</li>
<li>Complete support in remote setup needs</li>
<li>Flexibility around business travel and periodic visits to the Oslo HQ</li>
<li>A fun and supportive team committed to advancing climate solutions and tackling big challenges</li>
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<div>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. CHOOOSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups and communities. CHOOOSE is happy to discuss individual requirements relating to the application process and/or the demands of the role itself with candidates who have disabilities to ensure reasonable adjustments are confirmed in advance.</div>
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<div>We know the right candidate may not check every box in this job description. This is okay, and we want to hear from you. If you think you are a great candidate for this role or another in CHOOOSE, apply anyway and tell us why.</div>
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<div>Prerequisite for Employment: CHOOOSE may request to conduct background checks on prospective applicants to verify the information provided in the CV, transcripts, and other documentation. This background check may be carried out by our partner and will not be conducted without the applicant's prior consent. Prospective applicants will receive more information about this.</div>
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Business Development, New Verticals (EST)

Preferred Application Deadline: Open until filled Location: Remote, Western United States  (Preference for Northern California or Southern Oregon) Reports to: Indigenous Partnerships ManagerSalary: $68,000 - $79,000, dependent on experience<ul><li>Associate: $68,000 - $72,000</li><li>Sr Associate: $73,000 - $79,000</li></ul>Travel: ~20% of the time, primarily within California and frequent day travel to Tribal partners in Northern California Preferred Start Date: November 4, 2024Employment Status: Full time About Blue ForestBlue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments. Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are: <ul><li>Committed to Continuous Learning</li><li>Driven by Collaboration</li><li>Thoughtful Innovators for Impact</li><li>Grounded in Science</li><li>Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems</li></ul> As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success. As an organization supporting the restoration of ceded and unceded Indigenous lands across the West, we affirm and recognize Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Through our Indigenous partnerships program, we aim to build meaningful relationships with Native Nations and Indigenous communities and increase financial resources for Indigenous-led ecosystem stewardship.    Position SummaryThe Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator will establish and grow partnerships with Tribal Nations and organizations for Forest Resilience Bond (FRB) projects primarily in Northern California and Southern Oregon. Most projects will center around the restoration of lands within National Forests.  Partnership development involves learning about a project to understand past Indigenous engagement and ensure current and future plans incorporate Indigenous values. It also involves learning about Indigenous partners’ priorities and interests and identifying opportunities to support and expand Indigenous partnerships, which may include opportunities for Tribal workforce development, community or youth involvement, science and research collaboration, or capacity building to expand co-stewardship of public lands.  This role will also engage with Indigenous scientists and cultural practitioners to explore opportunities to support and engage with their work. Additionally, this role will support our science team in further engaging with Traditional Ecological Knowledge.This role will foster existing as well as develop new relationships from scratch, liaising between Tribal and non-Tribal entities while centering Tribal sovereignty, priorities, and needs at the forefront. Responsibilities &amp; Duties<ul><li>Project Development (80%)<ul><li>Collaborate with Blue Forest team members developing conservation finance projects for forest and watershed restoration primarily across Northern California and Southern Oregon</li><li>Support FRB implementation partners in identifying areas to establish and expand partnerships with Tribal Nations and organizations in restoration projects</li><li>Support Tribal Nations and organizations' restoration projects and priorities by supporting exploration of funding and financing opportunities, communications and partnership building capacity, and grant writing</li><li>Strengthen the team’s ability to meaningfully work with Tribal Nations and organizations</li><li>Travel ~3-4 days a month to meet with local partners in person</li></ul></li><li>Science Partnerships (20%)<ul><li>Build relationships with Indigenous scientists and cultural practitioners and explore opportunities to support their research interests through funding exploration and collaboration with Blue Forest’s science and research team</li><li>Work with Blue Forest’s science and research team to further engage Traditional Ecological Knowledge within their scope of research</li></ul></li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>Preference for candidates with lived Indigenous experience</li><li>Based in the Western United States</li><li>1 - 3 years of experience establishing partnerships with Tribal Nations and organizations or experience liaising between Tribal and non-Tribal entities</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal partnership skills; Confidence in establishing new relationships</li><li>Excellence in cultural competency and ability to navigate diverse work styles and environments</li><li>Self-starter who thrives when taking initiative and setting personal milestones</li><li>Ability to work independently remotely, as well as collaboratively within a team and with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Preference for candidates with:<ul><li>Familiarity with the policies and frameworks governing the Forest Service and Tribal Nation relationship</li><li>Background in environment, natural resources, forestry, or Tribal government</li><li>Understanding of the principles of Traditional Ecological Knowledge / Indigenous Science</li></ul></li></ul> Additional InformationBlue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. The Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator will generally be expected to be online during their respective standard working hours in order to collaborate with other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year.  Benefits <ul><li>100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents</li><li>Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match</li><li>Starting 3 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time</li><li>3 months of paid family leave</li><li>Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance</li><li>Access to Dependent Care FSA</li><li>Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)</li><li>Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided </li><li>Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel </li><li>Additional stipends for health &amp; wellness; home internet and cell service</li><li>Financial support for professional development  </li></ul> Covid Vaccine RequirementAll Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law. How to ApplyTo apply to this position, please submit an application through recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by 9/18/24 will be given priority consideration. If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview. Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.

Innovative financial solutions for sustainable forest restoration and climate resilience.

Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator

Preferred Application Deadline: August 23, 2024 Location: Remote, California required Reports to: Managing DirectorDirect Reports: 0-2Salary: $95k-$105k, dependent on experienceTravel: Up to 30% of the time, primarily within CaliforniaPreferred Start Date: October 21, 2024Employment Status: Full time  About Blue ForestBlue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments. Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are: <ul><li>Committed to Continuous Learning</li><li>Driven by Collaboration</li><li>Thoughtful Innovators for Impact</li><li>Grounded in Science</li><li>Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems</li></ul> As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success.  Position Summary Project Development Managers at Blue Forest lead the development and coordination of conservation finance efforts. This role involves being detail-oriented during day-to-day project operations and execution while also establishing project strategies and developing relationships with project partners. The Project Development Manager develops and implements strategies for individual projects, collaborates with the Blue Forest communication team on project communication efforts, and fosters relationships with state agencies, non-profits, local research partners, beneficiary funders, and land managers for the region. This position will focus on FRB Project Development and partnerships across California.  This position requires partnering with Director-level staff to develop big-picture strategies, leading project management and day-to-day project development, as well as supervising Analyst- and Associate-level project development staff immediately or in the future. Project and program management requires close collaboration with colleagues and partners across internal and external organizational departments, largely in a remote work environment; therefore, an ability to learn and collaborate interdisciplinarily is essential to success.  ResponsibilitiesFRB Project Development in California (70%)<ul><li>Support and drive Blue Forest’s conservation finance project development work across California</li><li>Manage the development of 2-4 conservation finance projects from conception to execution as project lead, bringing structure and processes to innovative and ambiguous projects. Project workstreams include:<ul><li>Managing and coordinating each project team to ensure that projects are moving forward, timelines and deliverables are being met, and goals are being achieved</li><li>Partnering with land managers (such as the USDA Forest Service) to create implementation strategies for priority restoration projects</li><li>Researching and engaging potential project beneficiaries including utilities, corporates interested in nature based solutions, and local and state governments </li><li>Collaborating with Blue Forest’s science team and science partners to quantify and communicate project benefits </li><li>Developing and maintaining relationships, crafting proposals, and securing funding commitments from beneficiaries (as described above)</li><li>Engaging, developing, and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders, Native nations, and potential project collaborators</li></ul></li><li>Develop and deliver project materials such as presentations, two-pagers, and memorandums to support project development</li><li>Cultivate and manage relationships with key project development partners across a portfolio of projects and initiatives</li></ul> Regional Strategy and Partnerships in California (20%)<ul><li>Establish, develop, and manage key relationships with state agencies, Region 5 of the U.S. Forest Service, Native nations, state and regional beneficiaries, and other state and regional stakeholders across California</li><li>Partner with the Blue Forest leadership team to identify opportunities to expand conservation finance models (like the FRB) to other sectors and ecosystems </li><li>Integrate and enhance DEI and tribal engagement throughout the project development process</li><li>Partner with the leadership team to build the pipeline of projects in California, including identifying and managing revenue opportunities such as grant opportunities, consulting to public or private entities, or new business model generation</li></ul> Staff Management and Growth (10%)<ul><li>Immediately or in the future, supervise analyst- and associate-level staff</li><li>Regularly meet with direct reports to support staff development/growth and help build a culture where staff are empowered to bring their unique contributions to the team </li><li>Be a champion for company culture, values, equity, and inclusion </li></ul><div> Qualifications &amp; Experience An ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant work or equivalent experience. Blue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply.  <ul><li>Project Management: Project management experience including scoping, managing, and executing multiple work streams simultaneously, meeting deadlines, overseeing budgets, and managing multiple external stakeholders. Excellent time management, prioritization, and knowledge management skills. </li><li>Navigating Ambiguity: Strategically minded and comfortable prioritizing competing needs, bringing structure to ambiguous situations, proactively researching and identifying solutions. Excitement to drive and execute both the day-to-day operations and strategy for individual projects. Experience working for a small and/or early stage company is a plus.</li><li>Communication: Strong professional written and oral communication skills, including distilling and communicating complex ideas into presentations and written memos, facilitating multi-stakeholder collaborative discussions, creating effective storytelling products, etc.</li><li>Partnerships &amp; Collaboration: Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and Native Nations to design effective solutions and projects. Strong relationship management skills, with demonstrated experience partnering with local, regional, and national partners. Experience collaborating in remote work environments is a plus.</li><li>Conservation Finance, Ecosystem Services, Utilities, or Forestry Expertise: Passionate and understanding of conservation finance, modeling ecosystem services, water and electric utilities, forestry, or other relevant fields. Experience working with the USDA Forest Service or utilities is a plus. </li><li>Continuous learner: Committed to continuous learning, including: seeking opportunities to incorporate feedback and learn from others, actively listening and taking note of opportunities to improve project development processes, documenting best practices, and exploring ways to promote engagement approaches anchored in historical place-based context that empower and support diverse communities within the conservation and financial communities.</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents</li><li>Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match</li><li>Starting 3 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time</li><li>3 months of paid family leave</li><li>Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance</li><li>Access to Dependent Care FSA</li><li>Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)</li><li>Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided </li><li>Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel </li><li>Additional stipends for health &amp; wellness; home internet and cell service</li><li>Financial support for professional development </li></ul> Additional InformationBlue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Pacific Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year. Covid Vaccine RequirementAll Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.  How to ApplyTo apply to this position, please submit a resume through recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by August 23rd, 2024 will be given priority consideration. If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview. Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. </div>

Project Development Manager, California

Application Timeline: Rolling, position open until filledLocation: RemoteReports to: CFODirect reports: 2 (Staff Accountant, Grants Finance Associate)Employment Status: Full timeSalary: 	$114,000–$150,000, depending on experiencePreferred Start Date: As soon as possible; priority application deadline Thurs, 8/15 About Blue ForestBlue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments. Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are: <ul><li>Committed to Continuous Learning</li><li>Driven by Collaboration</li><li>Thoughtful Innovators for Impact</li><li>Ground in Science</li><li>Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems</li></ul>As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success. Position Summary	The Controller’s principal responsibility is the oversight of the accounting, financial reporting, and grants finance workstreams at Blue Forest. Primary goals of this position at Blue Forest include the following: (1) provide technical expertise and leadership to complement the strategic finance-oriented CFO, (2) scale and refine the company’s systems, processes, policies, team capabilities, and third-party engagements to support continued growth and complexity in Blue Forest’s businesses and grant funding relationships, and (3) contribute to a reputation of collaboration, diligence, and top-notch execution on the accounting team at Blue Forest.  Responsibilities &amp; DutiesAccounting and Financial Reporting (50%)<ul><li>Oversee all elements of consolidated GAAP accounting and financial reporting for Blue Forest (a 501(c)(3) entity) and its subsidiaries, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes</li><li>Manage Blue Forest’s accounting system (currently QuickBooks Online) and related software tools (e.g. Ramp for corporate spend and bill pay)</li><li>Manage accounting team member responsible for AP, reconciliations, transaction processing, and other components of month close (Staff Accountant)</li><li>Maintain multi-entity GL, including tracking of funder allocations, program budgeting, and categorization of spending for Form 990 reporting purposes</li><li>Co-own time &amp; attendance system (currently ClickTime) with HR, and administer time/wage-related policies (e.g. leaves of absence)</li><li>Review and integrate financial statements produced by third-party fund administrators</li><li>Own accounting policies</li><li>Produce and continuously improve financial statements and reports for internal and external audiences</li><li>Run payroll</li></ul> Grants Finance Management (25%) <ul><li>Lead finance workstreams related to government and philanthropic grant funding sources, including grant invoicing, financial reporting, grant budgeting, and grants compliance management</li><li>Design and improve internal systems for disseminating financial information to grant managers throughout Blue Forest</li><li>Create and document spending policies, including with respect to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2</li><li>With CFO, undertake grants finance special projects such as NICRA application and updates</li><li>Manage accounting team member responsible for grants finance tasks (Grants Finance Associate)</li></ul> Treasury, Audit, and Tax (10%)<ul><li>Assist CFO in managing banking and investment relationships</li><li>Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for funds transfers, financial controls, and other elements of financial risk management</li></ul><ul><li>Manage third-party tax engagement (i.e. Form 990)</li><li>Manage third-party audit engagements for Blue Forest and several of its subsidiaries/affiliates, including standard US GAAP audit and federal single audit</li></ul> FP&amp;A (5%) <ul><li>Support CFO in corporate budgeting, planning, and forecasting</li><li>Collaborate with department heads to integrate resource plans and timekeeping data with financial plans</li></ul> Other (10%)<ul><li>Contribute to Finance department strategy, roadmapping, and resource planning</li><li>Oversee elements of HR administration including benefits administration, business registrations, and state-level compliance</li><li>Monitor AP and AR</li><li>Act as internal resource for accounting and finance questions from team members</li></ul> Additional Information Blue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. The Controller will generally be expected to be online during their respective standard working hours in order to collaborate with other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year. QualificationsBlue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply.<ul><li>CPA</li><li>8+ years of experience in nonprofit finance and accounting, with strong preference for exposure to federal awards and agreements</li><li>Familiarity with 2 CFR 200, with experience undergoing federal single audit process preferred</li><li>Successful track record managing and motivating people</li><li>Experience in some or all of the following areas strongly preferred:<ul><li>Federal financial awards or cost-share agreements</li><li>Non-profit accounting</li><li>Investment fund accounting</li><li>Consolidating and intercompany accounting</li><li>Philanthropic grants management and reporting</li><li>Accounting system change management</li><li>Accounting/compliance policy development</li></ul></li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel </li><li>Clear written and verbal communication</li><li>Attention to detail, excellent organization, and commitment to accuracy</li><li>Interest in and commitment to environmental conservation and climate resilience</li></ul> Benefits  <ul><li>100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents</li><li>Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match</li><li>Starting 3 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time</li><li>3 months of paid family leave</li><li>Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance</li><li>Access to Dependent Care FSA</li><li>Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)</li><li>Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided </li><li>Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel </li><li>Additional stipends for health &amp; wellness; home internet and cell service</li><li>Financial support for professional development </li></ul> COVID VACCINE REQUIREMENTAll Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.  HOW TO APPLYTo apply to this position, please submit an application through recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by 8/15/2024 will be given priority consideration. If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview. Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.

Controller

Preferred Application Deadline: July 26, 2024 Location: Remote; Colorado requiredReports to: Project Development ManagerDirect Reports: 0Salary: $70k-$78k, dependent on experienceTravel: Up to 25% - 50% of the time, primarily within Colorado and, to a lesser extent, other Colorado River Basin statesPreferred Start Date: September 16, 2024Employment Status: 16-month term position mid-September 2024 - mid-January 2026 (extension pending funding and performance)	 About Blue ForestBlue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.  Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are: <ul><li>Committed to Continuous Learning</li><li>Driven by Collaboration</li><li>Thoughtful Innovators for Impact</li><li>Ground in Science</li><li>Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems</li></ul> As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success.   Position SummaryProject Associates at Blue Forest focus on the development of conservation finance projects while coordinating and contributing to other aspects of Blue Forest workstreams including research and science efforts, communications, education and capacity building, and partnerships. This role involves scoping early-stage project development in the Colorado River Basin and Colorado’s Front Range. Position responsibilities include leading execution and day-to-day operations for the portfolio of Colorado projects, fostering and managing relationships with project partners, facilitating the advancement of working relationships between Blue Forest and beneficiary organizations, and partnering with Managers and Directors to connect day-to-day operations with long-term strategy. Associates play a key role in project development by creating written materials, delivering presentations, and developing relationships with partners in coordination with Managers and Directors. In addition, Associates also spend their time coordinating special projects within the project development department at Blue Forest.Position Responsibilities Individual FRB Project Development in Colorado (90%)<ul><li>Support the expansion of Blue Forest’s conservation finance project development work into Colorado and other Colorado River Basin states</li><li>Support the development of multiple conservation finance projects from conception to execution, including helping project managers bring structure and processes to innovative and ambiguous projects. Project workstreams include:<ul><li>Partnering with land managers (such as the Forest Service) to create implementation strategies for priority restoration projects</li><li>Researching and supporting the engagement of potential project beneficiaries including utilities, corporations interested in nature-based solutions, and local and state governments </li><li>Working with Blue Forest’s science team and science partners to quantify and communicate project benefits </li><li>Supporting proposal development to secure funding commitments from beneficiaries </li><li>Supporting the project team with relationship management of community stakeholders, Native nations, and potential project collaborators</li></ul></li><li>Develop project materials such as presentations, two-pagers, and memorandums to support project development</li><li>Coordinate project tasks to help move the project development process forward, including scheduling meetings, advancing conversations with partners, documenting project progress, and supporting project management (using tools like Asana, Slack, and Google Drive)</li></ul> Partnerships, Operations, and Communications (10%) <ul><li>Support site visit planning with project partners, executing grant reporting, enhancing internal knowledge sharing, and developing system processes and organization</li><li>Develop communications materials like 2-pagers, story maps, and explainers for projects, initiatives, and research project deliverables</li><li>Contribute to the newsletter and other email and social media campaigns where appropriate and where material can elevate key partners and/or project visibility</li></ul> Desired Qualifications &amp; ExperienceAn ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of relevant work or equivalent experience. Blue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply.<ul><li>Active contributor: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; detail-oriented, executes assigned tasks, follows through, manages time effectively, owns workstreams. Identifies and communicates bottlenecks with support, proactively researching and identifying solutions to bring to the team.</li><li>Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills, including distilling and communicating complex ideas into presentations and written memos, facilitating collaborative discussions, creating effective storytelling products, etc.</li><li>Partnerships &amp; Collaboration: Developing experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and Native Nations. Strong active listening skills, inclusive approach, and values engaging diverse perspectives to design effective solutions and projects</li><li>Conservation Finance, Ecosystem Services, Utilities, or Forestry Expertise: Passionate about and some understanding of conservation finance, modeling ecosystem services, water and electric utilities, forestry, or other relevant fields. Experience working with the USDA Forest Service or utilities is a plus but not required. </li><li>Continuous learner: Committed to continuous learning, including: seeking opportunities to incorporate feedback and learn from others, actively listening and taking note of opportunities to improve project development processes, documenting best practices, and exploring ways to promote engagement approaches anchored in historical place-based context that empower and support diverse communities within the conservation and financial communities.</li></ul> Additional InformationBlue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Mountain Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year. Benefits <ul><li>100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents</li><li>Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match</li><li>Starting 3 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time</li><li>3 months of paid family leave</li><li>Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance</li><li>Access to Dependent Care FSA</li><li>Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)</li><li>Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided </li><li>Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel </li><li>Additional stipends for health &amp; wellness; home internet and cell service</li><li>Financial support for professional development </li></ul> Covid Vaccine RequirementAll Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.  How to ApplyTo apply to this position, please submit an application through recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by 7/26/2024 will be given priority consideration. If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview. Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.

Project Associate, Colorado

Application Timeline: Rolling, position open until filledLocation: RemoteReports to: CFODirect reports: 1 Employment Status: Full timeSalary: 	$114,000 - $150,000, depending on experiencePreferred Start Date: As soon as possible; priority application deadline Friday 7/19 About Blue ForestBlue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit whose mission is to accelerate the pace and scale of ecological restoration. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects on private and public lands to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments. Blue Forest is an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance and communications professionals. We are harnessing financial innovation and building partnerships with investors, non-profits, private companies, and the public sector to design sustainable solutions to systemic climate resilience challenges faced by vulnerable communities and ecosystems. As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are committed to promoting social equity and amplifying historically excluded voices in the burgeoning field of conservation finance. Position Summary	The Director of HR &amp; Operations’s principal responsibilities are leading the HR administration, hiring, performance management, and IT functions at Blue Forest. Primary goals of this position include the following: (1) serve as an internal subject matter expert and advisor to Blue Forest’s Executive team and people managers on all things related to HR and personnel; (2) continuously improve Blue Forest’s operations policies, practices, and systems to support the company’s growth and programmatic effectiveness while also meeting the significant compliance requirements of a multi-state, federally-funded 501(c)(3) organization; and (3) oversee deployment and configuration of the foundational software tools that enable Blue Forest’s remote work environment.  Responsibilities &amp; DutiesHR Administration &amp; Compliance (35%)<ul><li>Oversee all elements of human resources administration and compliance, including policies &amp; procedures, employee and consultant information, benefits, and time &amp; attendance</li><li>Maintain HR documentation and employee information system (currently Gusto)</li><li>Manage Blue Forest’s employee benefits program, including ownership of benefits policies (e.g. Employee Handbook) and ownership of relationship with third-party benefits broker</li><li>Maintain business registrations and state tax accounts in US states where Blue Forest operates</li><li>Design and implement employee HR training programs</li><li>Co-own time &amp; attendance system (currently ClickTime) with Accounting, and administer time-related policies (e.g. leaves of absence) and support resource planning</li><li>Create and document HR compliance policies, including with respect to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2</li></ul> Hiring, Recruiting, &amp; Professional Development (20%) <ul><li>Lead recruiting and hiring functions, utilizing software platform via recruitee</li><li>Oversee and continuously improve staff onboarding and offboarding</li><li>Partner with the Executive Team to develop and implement professional development initiatives across the company and individual teams</li><li>Manage Blue Forest’s presence in talent sourcing and recruiting channels, such as internship programs, colleges/universities, and job boards</li><li>With support from Head of Talent &amp; Equity, oversee DEI and culture-focused initiatives</li></ul> Performance Management &amp; Employee Relations (20%)<ul><li>Drive Blue Forest’s strategy for performance management; own the quarterly cycle and software application (currently Lattice) for staff reviews</li><li>Implement and strengthen the company’s employee leveling framework and system for role expectations</li></ul><ul><li>Serve as HR advisor to Executive Team; facilitate performance-related discussions (internally and with the involvement of third-party advisors, as relevant)</li><li>Mediate conflict, respond to complaints, and perform other employee relations functions in accordance with Blue Forest policies</li><li>Oversee Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) implementation </li></ul><div> </div> IT &amp; Administration (20%) <ul><li>Oversee deployment and configuration of core company software in a remote work environment (e.g. Google Suite, Zoom, Slack), including management of third-party IT service providers as relevant</li><li>Manage IT onboarding and offboarding, software and hardware</li><li>Coordinate third-party service provision of website hosting, information security, and other IT functions</li><li>Own knowledge management platform (currently Slab)</li><li>Manage virtual mailbox</li></ul> Other (5%)<ul><li>Assist Blue Forest department leaders with strategic software selection and deployment </li><li>Identify and lead other miscellaneous cross-functional projects</li></ul> Additional InformationBlue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. The Director of HR &amp; Operations will generally be expected to be online during their respective standard working hours in order to collaborate with other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year. QualificationsBlue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply.<ul><li>10+ years of experience in strategic HR and operations in small company and/or nonprofit organizations</li><li>Successful track record managing and motivating people</li><li>Experience in some or all of the following areas is strongly preferred:<ul><li>HR policy development and implementation</li><li>Benefits administration</li><li>Multi-state operations and compliance</li><li>Timekeeping in a nonprofit environment</li><li>Federal grants and compliance with 2 CFR 200</li><li>Performance management process improvement and execution</li></ul></li><li>Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Excel </li><li>Clear written and verbal communication</li><li>Attention to detail, excellent organization, and commitment to accuracy</li><li>Interest in and commitment to environmental conservation and climate resilience </li></ul><div> </div>Benefits <ul><li>100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents</li><li>Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match</li><li>Starting 3 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time</li><li>3 months of paid family leave</li><li>Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance</li><li>Access to Dependent Care FSA</li><li>Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)</li><li>Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided </li><li>Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel </li><li>Additional stipends for health &amp; wellness; home internet and cell service; and professional development </li></ul> COVID VACCINE REQUIREMENTAll Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law. HOW TO APPLYTo apply to this position, please submit your application on recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by 7/19/23 will be given priority consideration. If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview. Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.

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