Intern, Project Development job in Burlington

Intern, Project Development
Location: Burlington, VT or US-based remote

About Native
Since 2000, Native has worked with clients to develop authentic solutions to their sustainability challenges and to implement community-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen clients’ businesses, and contribute to progress on climate change around the world.

We construct unique project portfolios to meet climate goals, drive business value, and deliver tangible benefits to clients’ stakeholder communities – from customers and suppliers to employees and shareholders. Our methods enable companies to put their sustainability strategies into practice by investing in new climate action projects within their supply chain.

Native’s team of strategists, project developers, environmental scientists, engineers and legal counsel are devoted to strengthening the people, companies, and places at the heart of these initiatives, and we are seeking a project development intern to join our team for the summer.

About the role
You will work closely with Native’s Project Development and Origination team to support current or potential projects related to soil organic and agroforestry for Native’s Nature Based Solutions portfolio. This paid internship is 30-40 hours per week for eight weeks.

What you’ll accomplish:

• Complete data analysis for grower reports for a current cropping system soil organic carbon project
• Support efforts to manage data and develop materials for project participants for soil organic carbon project
• Complete literature reviews related to project design and development of agroforestry systems
• Support research on agroforestry systems in different commodities and regions
• Develop Excel based spreadsheets to quantify estimated sequestered tonnes per tree (or per hectare) for agroforestry projects in coffee and/or cocoa based on target third party methodologies and species for target regions
• Research and identify partners related to agroforestry in target regions
• Assess potential agroforestry projects and provide summaries and recommendations to project development team

What you bring:

• Studies and/or experience related to ecology, environmental sciences, soil science, forestry, or land use
• A proactive commitment to problem solving, taking initiative, and curiosity
• An exacting attention to detail
• Ability to work productively both in a team and autonomously
• A process-oriented mindset, comfortable self-organizing to set and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bonus:

• A high degree of emotional intelligence
• Open to ongoing learning opportunities and skills training

To submit an application, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@nativeenergy.com with “Intern, Project Development” in the subject line.

Native believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, engaged team are key to providing excellent stakeholder experiences. We’re searching for teammates who can enhance our culture and make our business better, and we strive to provide all applicants with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

Native provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Native complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please share any feedback on how we can make our recruiting more accessible by contacting us at careers@nativeenergy.com.