Vice President, Environmental Resources Trust (ERT)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President, Environmental Resources Trust (ERT) based in the United States.

This executive leadership role will shape the future of trusted environmental markets and climate solutions. The position oversees strategic direction, policy leadership, and technical advancement across internationally recognized carbon crediting programs. The successful candidate will drive innovation, integrity, and transparency in carbon markets while strengthening organizational growth and impact. Working across global stakeholders, the role requires expertise in climate policy, carbon accounting, market mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks. This is an opportunity to influence large-scale climate action through collaboration with governments, industry leaders, and environmental organizations. The role combines strategic vision, operational leadership, and external representation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Accountabilities:: The Vice President will provide strategic leadership for environmental market initiatives, ensuring strong governance, technical credibility, and continued growth. This role will partner with executive leadership, boards, internal teams, and external stakeholders to advance high-integrity climate solutions and strengthen market positioning.

Develop and execute strategic and business plans that support organizational growth, financial sustainability, mission alignment, and long-term impact.

Lead policy and technical strategies across carbon crediting programs, ensuring alignment with global regulations, market expectations, and best practices.

Monitor climate policy developments, carbon market trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and expansion.

Represent the organization in global policy discussions, industry forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements to advance credible carbon markets.

Build and maintain relationships with governments, regulatory bodies, environmental organizations, corporate partners, academic institutions, and market participants.

Guide technical approaches related to greenhouse gas accounting, monitoring, reporting, verification frameworks, and carbon market integrity.

Support the development of communications materials, reports, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives in collaboration with communications teams.

Foster strong relationships with boards, advisory groups, and senior leadership while promoting collaboration and organizational effectiveness.

Lead, mentor, and develop teams while creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Identify strategic partnerships, new opportunities, and market developments that advance environmental impact and organizational objectives.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced climate and carbon markets leader with a strong combination of executive management capabilities, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement skills. They should have a proven ability to navigate complex international environments and lead organizations through growth and transformation.

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

14+ years of senior leadership experience across nonprofit, government, or private-sector organizations focused on climate policy, carbon markets, sustainability, or environmental programs.

Demonstrated experience managing organizational strategy, operations, financial planning, and large-scale initiatives.

Proven ability to lead teams through periods of growth, change, and operational transformation.

Extensive experience working with boards, advisory committees, executives, and diverse stakeholder groups.

Deep knowledge of climate science, greenhouse gas accounting, carbon markets, and international climate frameworks.

Experience with carbon crediting programs, verification systems, climate standards, regulatory initiatives, or related market mechanisms.

Strong understanding of international and regional carbon market frameworks, including compliance markets and voluntary carbon markets.

Ability to engage effectively with policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, NGOs, and technical experts.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, judgment, and ability to build trusted partnerships.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to work effectively in a remote or flexible environment.

Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.

Ability and willingness to travel for short-term assignments.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits:

Competitive salary range of $250,000–$300,000 USD , with final compensation based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Opportunity to lead initiatives with global climate impact and influence the evolution of environmental markets.

Flexible work options, including Arlington, VA office or remote work within the United States.

Work alongside mission-driven professionals focused on sustainability, innovation, and environmental transformation.

Opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, governments, industry leaders, and climate experts.

Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity.

Professional growth opportunities through leadership, collaboration, and participation in global forums.

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