Intern (paid), Asset Management

Intern (paid), Asset Management

Location: US-based remote

Duration: Through August, 2023 with the possibility of extension or transition to full-time role

About Native:

Since 2000, Native has worked with companies to develop authentic solutions to their sustainability challenges and to implement community- and landscape-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen businesses, and contribute to progress on climate change around the world.

We construct unique projects to meet climate goals, drive business value, and deliver tangible benefits to stakeholder communities – from partners and customers to employees and shareholders. Our methods enable companies to put their sustainability strategies into practice by investing in new climate action projects in and around their value chain. Since Native’s founding, we have prioritized projects that promote equity and agency by generating economic, social and resilience benefits to indigenous and local communities.

Diverse perspectives and experiences make our team and our work more impactful. We’re committed to building an equitable, and inclusive work environment where we can continually learn from each other, and in turn can strengthen the people, communities, and companies at the heart of Native’s climate action initiatives. We’re seeking an Intern to join us in advancing this work and enhancing our culture.

Your scope of work:

• Financial processing support, including transcribing project expenses, drafting memos, managing invoices, and accurate financial record keeping
• Project-based file organization based on SOP/ company structure
• Data management and upkeep related to various climate action projects
• Collection, organization, and consolidation of data from multiple sources into digestible formats for a variety of audiences
• Analysis of project data to support performance reporting and provision of actionable insights for improvements 
• Project verification and credit delivery support, identifying opportunities for automation and optimization
• Assist ad hoc internal/external requests in support of project monitoring activities 

Your background includes:

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in-progress) or equivalent experience in environmental science, or related field with two years of practical experience.
• Accurate management of detailed information from diverse sources
• Experience in compiling, integrating, and analyzing data
• Best practices in documentation for quality assurance and reproducibility 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Proficient in the use of the Google Suite, especially Google Docs
• A high degree of emotional intelligence and familiarity working with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, proactively identify projects
• Experience working in Salesforce

Bonus:

• Experience within carbon offsets, conservation, grasslands restoration, reforestation, regenerative agriculture, or renewable energy sector

Hesitant to apply? Even if you don’t believe that you meet 100% of these skills or experiences but feel that this is a great role for you, apply! We’d still like to hear from you.

Native believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, engaged team are key to providing excellent stakeholder experiences. We’re searching for teammates who can enhance our culture and make our business better, and we strive to provide all applicants with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

Native provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Native complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FAQs

What’s Native’s approach to remote work?

Native is a remote-first company, with most roles, including this one, able to be fully remote within the United States. Some roles need to be in-person at Native’s Burlington, VT office and will be designated as such when that’s the case. 

What are Native’s return-to-office plans?

Native has an office space in Burlington, VT that is available to employees. Native will not be requiring employees to report to work in person, unless their specific role requires it and is designated as such. When possible, Native’s full team comes together in-person twice per year.

What’s the interview process like?

After submitting an application, if you’re selected to move forward, you will be contacted by our team for an interview. After your initial interview, you will meet one or two times with various members of the hiring team, and finally present a case study or hiring exercise to the hiring team.