Project Development Manager, Agriculture, Carbon Markets

3Degrees Group, Inc.

. Identify and establish direct relationships with agricultural technology providers, dairy/livestock producers, ag co-ops, and aggregators .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agricultural carbon markets and project development, with a strong focus on structuring commercial agreements and managing relationships within the agricultural sector. Proficient in financial modeling and risk assessment related to livestock and dairy operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Agricultural Carbon Markets ExperienceCommercial Agreement StructuringDiscounted Cash Flow ModelingLivestock Manure Management SystemsAgricultural Carbon Protocols Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingCommercial Agreement StructuringProject DevelopmentRisk AssessmentRevenue-Share AgreementsMethane Recovery TechnologiesRegenerative Farming PracticesCredit Delivery Risk ManagementJoint VenturesEnvironmental Commodity Origination

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingNegotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

Agribusiness DevelopmentDairy Industry RelationshipsAgricultural Technology ProvidersCarbon OperationsSustainability ExecutivesAgricultural Project FinanceCAR Livestock & Soil ProtocolsVerra VM0042Gold StandardFood Supply Chains

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and establish direct relationships with agricultural technology providers, dairy/livestock producers, ag co-ops, and aggregators
Build a robust pipeline of high-integrity agricultural carbon assets
Negotiate tailored commercial structures and offtake agreements, including spot transactions, long-term revenue-sharing models, and fixed-price offtakes
Maintain and expand existing key dairy industry relationships and project pipelines
Drive deals through execution
Build and refine discounted cash flow models, credit issuance projections based on herd size/acreage, and monetization frameworks
Lead commercial and operational due diligence on counterparties, agricultural technology, historical farm data, credit delivery risk, and protocol eligibility
Partner with Carbon Operations/MRV, agronomy leads, legal, and commercial sales teams
Shepherd deals through Risk Management Committee approval
Represent 3Degrees at industry events
Report directly to the Senior Project Development Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–15 years of experience in agricultural carbon markets, agribusiness development, livestock/dairy project development, environmental commodity origination, or agricultural project finance
Demonstrated success originating, structuring, and closing commercial agreements, project partnerships, or joint ventures within agriculture, livestock, or food supply chains
Clear understanding of livestock manure management systems, methane recovery technologies, and regenerative farming practices
Familiarity structuring revenue-share agreements, term sheets, DCF models, and navigating agricultural credit generation risk
Familiarity with agricultural carbon protocols, including CAR Livestock & Soil Protocols, Verra VM0042, and Gold Standard
Exceptional communication skills to build trust with family farm owners, agriculture technology companies, and corporate sustainability executives
Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Environmental Sciences, or Business
No visa sponsorship provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
Discretionary bonus programs
Company profit sharing program
Annual team Bonus Pool