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Tradewater

Process Technician

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The destruction of these refrigerants result in carbon offset credits that individuals or organizations purchase to offset their carbon footprint. Tradewater is an EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimer ...

Tradewater

Process Technician

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The destruction of these refrigerants result in carbon offset credits that individuals or organizations purchase to offset their carbon footprint. Tradewater is an EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimer ...

Bureau Veritas

Senior Sustainability Consultant

You will conduct independent third-party audits of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions inventories, assess data quality, monitoring systems, and documentation completeness, and verify carbon offset projects ...

Calpine

Commodity Data Analyst

San Diego, CA

... Carbon Offset and voluntary REC obligations and wholesale positions, as well as preparing documentation for annual compliance and audits. * Prepare RECs for retirement in accordance with the yearly ...

Calpine

Commodity Data Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

... Carbon Offset and voluntary REC obligations and wholesale positions, as well as preparing documentation for annual compliance and audits. * Prepare RECs for retirement in accordance with the yearly ...

Habitat Energy

Quantitative Analyst

Austin, TX · Hybrid

Experience structuring products related to carbon offset, long-term financing of renewables or energy storage assets * Experience and confidence presenting to clients, board members and prospective ...

Grassroots Carbon

MLOps Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

... to offset their carbon impact and reach their sustainability goals. Grassroots Carbon is proud to be a portfolio company of Soilworks Natural Capital The Opportunity Grassroots Carbon is seeking a ...

Grassroots Carbon

MLOps Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

... to offset their carbon impact and reach their sustainability goals. Grassroots Carbon is proud to be a portfolio company of Soilworks Natural Capital The Opportunity Grassroots Carbon is seeking a ...

Grassroots Carbon

MLOps Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

... to offset their carbon impact and reach their sustainability goals. Grassroots Carbon is proud to be a portfolio company of Soilworks Natural Capital The Opportunity Grassroots Carbon is seeking a ...

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How much do carbon offset jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for carbon offset in the United States is $23.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Carbon Offset job?

A Carbon Offset job involves working on projects or policies that reduce, capture, or compensate for carbon emissions. Professionals in this field develop, verify, or sell carbon credits, helping organizations achieve sustainability goals. Roles may include project management, policy analysis, or business development within industries like forestry, renewable energy, or carbon markets. These jobs contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change by promoting responsible carbon reduction strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Carbon Offset position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Carbon Offset role, you need a solid understanding of environmental science, emissions accounting, and sustainability practices, typically supported by a relevant degree or work experience. Familiarity with carbon accounting software, certification standards (such as Verified Carbon Standard or Gold Standard), and GIS tools is often required. Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills help you collaborate effectively and drive project success. These competencies ensure accurate emissions assessments, successful implementation of offset projects, and positive partnerships with clients and regulatory bodies.

What are some typical responsibilities of a professional working in a Carbon Offset role?

Professionals in Carbon Offset roles are usually responsible for measuring and verifying greenhouse gas emissions, designing and managing offset projects (such as reforestation or renewable energy initiatives), and ensuring compliance with relevant certification standards. Their work often involves collaborating with clients, project partners, and regulatory agencies to report outcomes and maintain transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, they may analyze data, prepare sustainability reports, and help organizations strategize to reduce their overall carbon footprint. Daily tasks can range from fieldwork and data analysis to stakeholder meetings and project documentation. This multifaceted role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about environmental impact and enjoy both analytical and collaborative work.
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Infographic showing various Carbon Offset job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,608 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Carbon, Director of Project Development

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Lincoln, NE • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Are you a force for good? Does the opportunity to devote your talents to a cause much greater than yourself excite you? The Arbor Day Foundationis a place you can do work that matters, with people who care. As we say at the Foundation: life is short, love where you work.

Arbor Day Carbon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Arbor Day Foundation, is dedicated to ensuring quality carbon reduction and removal products are available for companies looking to have a meaningful impact on the future of our planet. With forest restoration and protection as our focus, we are leading the charge for the use of trees as a proven means to fight climate change, to benefit local people, and to restore nature.

***YOU HAVE***:

+ Passion. For our mission and environmental stewardship.

+ Experience. This will not be your first venture into forest carbon projects or carbon offset protocols, our ideal candidate has 1-3+ years of experience.

+ Intrinsic Motivation. You are driven to make the most of each day, you know the work you and your team contribute each day can have a big impact to fight climate change.

+ Meticulously detail-oriented. Your organization and project management skills are unmatched.

+ Forestry project design and implementation skills. Familiarity with forestry carbon projects (ideally afforestation/reforestation, agroforestry systems, and mangroves), project origination, project design, project implementation, carbon quantification and accounting, forest management, monitoring, reporting, verification, remote sensing technologies, etc.

+ Inclusive communication abilities. You are a pro at knowing how to simply communicate complex topics to different audiences.

+ Knowledge.You know and understand thedrivers and mechanics of climate change, sources of greenhouse gases, carbon, and energy.

***YOU WILL:***

+ Be our expert. From forestry practices,to locations and climates, tocarbon sequestration we'll look to you for action and best practices.

+ Develop the standard. Developing a standardized system for creating and maintaining carbon offset projects that stand up to rigorous certification standards will fall high on the priority list for this role.

+ Create models. You'll create biomass models for new and existing projects that are tied to financial analysis.

+ Monitor and Manage. While helping create new projects you will continue to provide support and analysis of existing projects sites.

+ Go onsite. We expect this role to visit our projects,travelingonce a month.

+ Provide technical expertise. You willdesign and develop voluntary carbon offset projects that stand up to rigorous certification standards.

***LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:***

+ We're in this together.A culture focused on a genuine interest in the wellbeing of others, collaboration, and the intrinsic shared purpose to do what's right. We pride ourselves on the culture we've built. We love it, and we know you will too.

+We care about your health.We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision) coverage for you and your loved ones matched with a wellness incentives program.

+We invest in your future. Company paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and 401k with company match are available.

+We want you to unplug when needed.We believe in taking your time off without guilt, including the week between Christmas and New Years that we close our Lincoln Campus to recharge.

+We know the little things matter.Team members receive a monthly transportation stipend, a fully stocked kitchen, and access to a plethora of learning and development opportunities.

+We'll round out the experience.We put our culture first, and we host events and experiences throughout the year to show that we care about you (and your family).

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