Love what you do

We're TerraPass, a small, environmental for-profit located in downtown San Francisco. Our mission is to put simple tools for fighting climate change into the hands of individuals and businesses. The two most important things we do are fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and educate people about the nature of and solutions to global warming.

Some things you should know about us:

  • We're proud of our for-profit status. We believe in social entrepreneurship, and we think that business is one of the most powerful forces for social change.
  • We are extremely scrappy. We believe in doing a lot with a little.
  • We are policy wonkish. This isn't feel-good environmentalism (although you will feel good working here). Carbon markets are a fascinating blend of economics, politics, and environmental science. You should acquaint yourself with the style and tone of discussion over at our blog.
  • We are extremely open with our customers. We value our integrity above all else, and we aren't afraid to tackle difficult questions in a forthright manner.

And some things about you (the ideal candidate):

  • You care about green issues, even if you're not necessarily a policy expert (yet). Carbon markets are a relatively new phenomenon, and you don't have to have a PhD in environmental finance to work at TerraPass. You should, however, be excited to learn.
  • You are excited by Web technology. TerraPass is an internet retailer. We live and breathe new media. So should you.
  • You are turned on by the idea of working with consumers. We sell stuff. Do you like to talk to customers? Do you have a good head for creating products that people will love?

TerraPass jobs

TerraPass offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including stock options. Our work environment is casual and highly energetic. TerraPass is an equal opportunity employer. For general inquiries, write to jobs@terrapass.com.

Open positions

 

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Project Manager (San Francisco, CA)

» To apply, send a résumé to carbonjobs@terrapass.com

As TerraPass continues to grow, we seek to expand our capacity to source verified carbon offset projects in North America. As a result, we’re looking for a highly motivated individual to join our small, high-power carbon team. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference by fostering new greenhouse gas emission reduction projects while having a great time building a start-up company in downtown San Francisco.

Here’s what our Project Manager will do:

  • Source new candidate projects, primarily in the United States. Build and maintain a pipeline of viable candidates to meet TerraPass’ growing purchasing capacity.
  • Negotiate financial agreements and contracts between TerraPass and project owners, developers, consultants, and brokers.
  • Manage internal and external resources to project manage TerraPass candidate projects from concept to credit issuance.
  • Build relationships with related project parties to identify and implement projects particular to TerraPass’ requirements
  • Conduct high-level technical analyses for projects new to TerraPass;  field new project requests from project proponents
  • Develop and implement procedures to quantify emissions reductions and establish monitoring and verification plans, consistent with applicable standards
  • Manage relationships with a variety of project stakeholders
  • Contribute to carbon strategy as a key member of a small, focused carbon team

 

Here’s what we’re looking for in a candidate:

  • Demonstrated experience sourcing new business relationships, whether within or outside the carbon markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage relationships with outside vendors and partners, including successful contract negotiation.
  • Highly organized and disciplined project management skills; demonstrated experience managing large numbers of projects at diverse phases.
  • Working knowledge of the carbon-financed project lifecycle, and a passion for creating new carbon reduction capacity.
  • Experience writing formal documents within prescribed structures (such as regulatory submissions or client deliverables)
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Strong financial aptitude
  • Calm under pressure
  • You get a kick out of doing a lot with a little

 

And here are the qualifications we’re looking for:

  • At least three years of relevant experience
  • Environmental or energy-related engineering degree, and/or business degree with supplemental environmental experience
  • Experience with start up preferred
  • Personal passion for TerraPass company mission essential

TerraPass offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including stock options. Our work environment is casual and highly energetic. TerraPass is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Associate (San Francisco, CA)

» To apply, send a résumé to carbonjobs+ERPA@terrapass.com. No phone calls please.

As TerraPass continues to grow, we seek to expand our capacity to source verified carbon offset projects in North America. As a result, we're looking for motivated individuals to join our high-powered carbon team. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference by fostering new greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, help build a start-up company in downtown San Francisco, and develop your career in the carbon markets. These positions come with potential advancement to Manager level after as little as two years of service.

Here's what our Project Associate will do:

  • Conduct and write due diligence reports for projects new to TerraPass
  • Work with project owners to gather necessary data to document a project’s potential emissions reductions.
  • Prepare Project Design Documents detailing each project's scientific, economic, and environmental benefits.
  • Propose scientifically defensible strategies to address data gaps in project baselines or emissions monitoring.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with project parties throughout data collection and analysis tasks.
  • Implement and manage monthly monitoring and verification plans at TerraPass projects, working to reduce lost carbon opportunities and maximize revenue for TerraPass project owners.

Here's what we're looking for in a candidate:

  • Ability to analyze scientific aspects of a project activity and apply field data to system level mathematical and written emissions reduction models of TerraPass projects.
  • Experience writing formal documents within prescribed structures (such as regulatory submissions, grants or client deliverables); excellent writing skills.
  • Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques and their application.
  • Calm under pressure and ability to contribute to multiple projects at once.
  • Interest in greenhouse gas regulation, cap-and-trade systems, and offsets.

And here are the qualifications we're looking for:

  • At least one year of demonstrated working experience in a science or engineering discipline (volunteer work or internships may be considered).
  • Environmental science, or energy-related engineering degree.
  • Personal passion for TerraPass company mission essential.
TerraPass offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including stock options. Our work environment is casual and highly energetic. TerraPass is an equal opportunity employer. This position in based in downtown San Francisco and not available to telecommuters. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization. Principals only