Senior Specialist, Sustainability Services – Regenerative Agriculture, Climate

Winrock International

. Provide technical advisory services to food, land, and agriculture sector clients on GHG measurement and monitoring, climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, and regenerative agriculture .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GHG measurement, climate change adaptation, and mitigation strategies, with a strong focus on project management and technical advisory services in the agriculture sector. Proficient in developing knowledge products and conducting quantitative analyses while effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences.

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GHG AccountingClimate Change MitigationProject ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

GHG MeasurementQuantitative Data AnalysisCarbon Quantification MethodologiesSustainability Product Certification StandardsGHG MonitoringReportingVerificationTechnical Advisory ServicesResearchTraining Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordOutlookPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

GHG ProtocolScience-Based Targets InitiativeClimate ResilienceRegenerative AgricultureEmissions Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical advisory services to food, land, and agriculture sector clients on GHG measurement and monitoring, climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, and regenerative agriculture
Track the status and direction of key standards such as the GHG Protocol and SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard
Track and manage technical advisory requests on emissions and regenerative agriculture work
Develop knowledge products and training aligned with industry standards
Conduct research and prepare presentations, reports, memoranda, and communication materials
Collaborate with small teams, provide guidance and leadership, and prepare high-quality products
Support workplan development and new business proposals
Conduct qualitative technical analyses, quantitative problem-solving, and quantitative data collection and analysis
Complete tasks in a fast-paced, self-motivated environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in international development or an environment-related field required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in climate change adaptation/mitigation/resilience and GHG accounting for land use required
Industry/sector understanding of GHG profiles and potential mitigation strategies for relevant commodities
Working understanding or experience preparing submissions or reporting against GHG Protocol, Science-Based Targets Initiative standards, or Value Change Initiative
Experience managing GHG accounting projects in agriculture and forestry
Experience leading or supporting new business development efforts
Strong analytical capability and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
Ability to manage project operations, workflows, deadlines, multiple tasks, and pressure
Understanding of carbon quantification methodologies, sustainability product certification standards, carbon credit project development, and GHG monitoring, reporting, and verification
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Professional-level oral and written English fluency required
Capability to sit and operate a computer for long periods
Availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours
Ability to work from a time zone between Pacific Time and Central European Time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Excellent benefits package
Fully remote work arrangement
Up to 10% domestic and international travel