Associate Analyst

~ ecoPartners is a global leader in ecosystem project development and carbon accounting consulting. ecoPartners specializes in the technical aspects of project design, planning and development: remote sensing, biometrics and accounting methodologies. ~

Position Overview

ecoPartners  is hiring an Associate Analyst to join our start-up team located in Berkeley, California. This position is a temporary, full-time appointment starting in April 2019. Most work will take place in our Berkeley office with the possibility of occasional travel (less than 10%). The position is a six month appointment, with the possibility of becoming permanent at the end of the six month period. Depending on project timelines and capacity needs, ecoPartners may hire two Associate Analysts.

Responsibilities

• The Analyst will perform spatial analysis tasks on behalf of our clients engaged in forest carbon project development.
• Work involves analyzing land cover using ArcMap, acquiring historical satellite imagery, compiling data for analysis, documenting work products and assisting with project development.
• The Analyst will primarily support the development of several domestic and international forest projects.
• It is likely that the Associate Analyst will also play a key role in the development of groundbreaking technology to trace deforestation-free supply chains as a part of a global initiative to improve the environmental performance of forest conservation.

Ideal Qualifications

• Hold an associate or undergraduate degree with a demonstrated interest in GIS, natural resources, forestry or environmental studies.
• Have good communication skills, including oral and written.
• Have good time‐management and self‐management skills, and are able to take direction and work independently to reach identified goals on a set timeline.
• Are able to maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive project deliverables.
• Have a commitment to solving the environmental challenges of our time.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally to remote places.

Position Benefits

• Practical experience in the rapidly growing sector of carbon credits for ecosystem services.
• Abundant technical resources (software and hardware) at the cutting edge of forest biometrics and carbon valuation.
• A flexible, open work environment at a start-up.
• A proven commitment to mentoring early-career employees.
• Networking and long‐term employment opportunities.
• Use of company resources and laptops for mobile office.
• Monthly commuter benefit.
• Three weeks of paid time off per year.
• Paid holidays.
• Healthcare insurance upon completion of probationary period.
• Compensation commensurate with qualifications.

More About ecoPartners

ecoPartners has served as technical consultant for approximately half of all validated and verified REDD projects to date, accounting for over 60 million tonnes of verified reductions on millions of hectares world-wide. ecoPartners is actively developing projects in Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.

ecoPartners also works with landowners and project developers to build successful forest carbon offset projects. ecoPartners is working with numerous landowners in the United States to implement sustainable forest management practices and to monetize the resulting carbon sequestration value.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to email application materials and any questions to
Joel DeBoer.

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV or resume.
• Short cover letter describing your interest in the position and corresponding experience. The cover letter should include the following:
  • Technical experience level with GIS and/or remote sensing analyses, including previous applications of GIS software to natural resources management; and
  • Description of why you’re passionate in solving the environmental challenges of our time.

Note: Complete submissions must be received no later than March 15, 2019 for full consideration.

ecoPartners is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.