Forest Carbon Program Manager - First 30X30Nature For Justice • New York, New York, United States
Forest Carbon Program Manager - First 30X30
Nature For Justice
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
Über
Role is Full-time (30-40 hours per week)
Location is Remote within Canada (preference for British Columbia)
About Nature For Justice As a global organization, Nature For Justice (N4J) empowers frontline communities to use nature-based solutions to drive climate justice, ecosystem restoration, and resilient livelihoods. We support locally-led initiatives by connecting Indigenous Peoples and local communities to global nature markets, grant funding, and technical resources—equipping them to lead, scale, and sustain regenerative solutions that advance equity, self-determination, and long-term impact.
At its core, N4J is a social justice organization. Our programs are steadfast in advancing social inclusion, economic development, and the leadership and capacity of our local partners. N4J is a Section 501(c)3 non‑profit organization registered in the US and operating internationally.
About the Program First 30x30 Canada is a N4J initiative in collaboration with IISAAK OLAM Foundation and Nature Focus Development that supports Indigenous governments to develop Indigenous-led NbS and forest carbon projects. The program focuses on Improved Forest Management (IFM) and other NbS approaches that can generate long‑term revenue to support climate, biodiversity, and community benefits. Over the next five years, First 30x30 aims to:
Complete 25 project pre‑feasibility studies
Complete 10 project full feasibility studies in partnership with Indigenous governments in Canada
Match five proposed projects to aligned investors
Launch three new Indigenous‑led NbS/carbon projects
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery for Indigenous‑led forest carbon and NbS projects
Manage technical consultants (forest carbon modelers, GIS analysts, financial modelers, protocol experts, etc.)
Coordinate project planning, budgets, and deliverables
Support engagement with Indigenous governments and partners
Provide technical guidance on IFM carbon project feasibility and development
Monitor developments in carbon markets and protocols
Support impact tracking and program reporting
Contribute technical inputs to funding proposals and partnerships
Working Conditions, Travel & the Environment
The role is remote within Canada (preference for candidates based in British Columbia)
Employment type: Full‑time or 0.75–1.0 FTE (30–40 hours/week)
Travel approximately 10–20% of the time, primarily within Canada with occasional travel to the United States
Full‑time equivalent salary: $85,000 – $185,000 CAD – depending on experience
Alternatively hourly consulting rate: $40 – $90/hr CAD
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, or related field
3+ years’ experience in forestry, carbon markets, conservation, or related sectors
Strong project management experience
Experience managing consultants or interdisciplinary teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Candidates
Experience with the forestry sector in British Columbia, Canada
Experience with forest carbon project development (IFM strongly preferred)
Familiarity with carbon protocols (ACR, Verra, CAR, etc.)
Experience working with Indigenous governments or Indigenous‑led conservation initiatives
GIS or spatial analysis experience
Experience preparing carbon project design documents (PDDs)
Interested Applicants are requested to send a CV and cover letter explaining your interest in and fit for the role to careers@nature4justice.org. Please also send a link to your LinkedIn profile, if applicable.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates and individuals with experience working with Indigenous communities.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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