[Hiring] Vice President, Environmental Resources Trust @Winrock International

Role Description

The Vice President (VP), ERT is a senior leadership role focused on organizational strategy as well as policy and technical positioning of ACR and ART in global compliance and voluntary carbon markets.

• Lead and coordinate across ACR and ART to ensure cohesive policy and technical approaches for MRV and market interface.
• Maintain a strong functional understanding of:
  • ACR Standard
  • STEPS
  • TREES
  • California and Washington regulations
  • Article 6
  • CORSIA
  • ICVCM
  • Relevant international market frameworks
• Track policy developments and technological advancements to lead the continued growth and innovation of ERT’s crediting programs.
• Ensure integrity of issued credits through strong governance and transparency.
• Enhance collaborations with strategic partners and bring visibility to organizational thought leadership through participation in policy and technical forums.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Policy or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 14 years of broad-based senior management experience in the nonprofit, government or private sector focused on climate policy and carbon markets. Additional years of experience preferred.
• Experience working collaboratively with boards and advisory committees.
• Demonstrated experience in management of organizational and financial operations.
• Experience leading organizations or significant programs through periods of growth and transition.
• Extensive personnel management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investments in people and systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity and trustworthiness.
• Deep technical expertise in climate change science and policy, GHG accounting and carbon markets.
• Proficiency in the full MS Office suite required.
• Strong technical writing skills required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Additional languages desirable.

Requirements

• Must be available to travel for short-term assignments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Commitment to Winrock’s mission and interest in market-based approaches to reducing GHG emissions required.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $250,000–$300,000. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and internal equity.