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JOB DESCRIPTION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
The Climate Action Reserve is a private nonprofit organization representing international interests in
addressing climate change and bringing together participants from the government, environment and
business sectors. As the premier carbon offset registry in North America, it works to ensure
environmental benefit, integrity and transparency in the carbon market. It establishes high quality
standards for quantifying and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction projects, oversees
independent third-party verification bodies, issues carbon credits generated from such projects and tracks
the transaction of credits over time in a transparent, publicly-accessible system. By ensuring that GHG
reduction projects provide true environmental benefit and earn high quality offsets, the Climate Action
Reserve is creating a trusted and valuable commodity and bringing credibility and efficiency to the carbon
market. For more information, please visit www.climateactionreserve.org.
The Reserve offers a hands-on, fast-paced work environment, and great potential for growth and
advancement. This position provides the opportunity to join a team playing a leading role in developing
climate change policy in the United States.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement strategies to promote the Reserve and its protocols to specific
audiences, such as project developers, regulated businesses, voluntary offset buyers, and others
Speak at conferences and to interested organizations about the Reserve
Plan, organize and speak at workshops, webinars, and other events to promote the Reserve
Respond to telephone and email inquiries regarding the Reserve from the business community,
project developers and the general public
Identify new marketing and promotional opportunities for the Reserve
Write articles on the Reserve for various publications
Track and project issuance of CRTs
Provide general support to the Reserve implementation team
SKILLS/EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, environmental studies or related field
At least two years related experience
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Strong detail orientation
Strong writing and proofreading skills are critical and will be tested during the hiring process
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Interest in and familiarity with climate change issues
CHARACTERISTICS
Preferred candidates will have the following characteristics:
Team player
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Professional, friendly, and enthusiastic personality
Entrepreneurial self-starter who can identify and pursue new opportunities
Superior attention to detail
U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
COMPENSATION:
Salary commensurate with experience. Position includes a competitive benefits package.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The position is available immediately.
Interested candidates must submit the following information:
Cover Letter
Resume
Applications can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to the following address:
Business Development Associate Position
Climate Action Reserve
523 W. 6th Street, Suite 428
Los Angeles, CA 90014
EMAIL: jobs@climateregistry.org
FAX: 213-623-6716
The Climate Action Reserve is an equal opportunity employer.
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