Senior Scientist, Carbon

Are you a force for good? Does the opportunity to devote your talents to a cause much greater than yourself excite you? Are you energized by using science to drive innovation and make a meaningful environmental impact?  

Arbor Day Carbon, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Arbor Day Foundation, is dedicated to ensuring quality carbon reduction and removal products are available for companies looking to have a meaningful impact on the future of our planet. With forest restoration and protection as our focus, we are leading the charge for the use of trees as a proven means to fight climate change, to benefit local people, and to restore nature. Arbor Day Carbon is a place you can do work that matters, with people who care. We believe that life is short, you should love where you work.  

We’re looking for a Senior Scientist, Carbon who will translate the latest environmental science into real-world impact. In this role, you’ll connect cutting-edge research with practical applications, helping drive high-integrity reforestation, afforestation, revegetation and carbon removal initiatives. You won’t just track scientific advancements—you’ll apply them to guide decisions, influence partnerships, and shape sustainability strategies that reduce carbon footprints and scale the use of trees as a climate solution. 

This role reports directly to the President, Arbor Day Carbon.  

What you’ll do:  

• Lead technical due diligence on forest carbon and ecosystem service projects to ensure alignment with Arbor Day Carbon’s high-quality standards. 
• Monitor and interpret scientific advancements and regulatory updates in nature-based carbon removal, keeping Arbor Day Carbon on the cutting edge. 
• Cultivate partnerships with researchers, project developers, and internal teams to support the sourcing and delivery of high-quality reforestation projects. 
• Serve as the subject matter expert on forest carbon science, biodiversity, and ecosystem services in both internal planning and external partner conversations.  
• Review and develop technical content for marketing and communications, including sustainability reports and RFPs. 
• Support corporate partner engagement, providing insights and participating in sales calls to communicate the scientific rigor behind our work. 
• Collaborate across teams to develop science-backed solutions that align with partner goals and advance ADC’s mission. 

What you’ll bring:  

• Passion. For the Foundation’s mission, nature, environmental stewardship, and people.  
• Higher education in environmental science, forestry, sustainability, or a related field. 
• Experience analyzing carbon science or sustainability data in a research or applied context. 
• Proven expertise in forest carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas accounting, and the evolving standards of carbon removals. 
• Strong communication skills—you can explain complex scientific concepts in ways that resonate with non-technical audiences. 
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. 

Love Where You Work:  

• Our work changes the world. We find deep purpose in our daily work; we’re helping to shape the planet for future generations. 
• We're in this together. A culture focused on a genuine interest in the well-being of others, collaboration, and the intrinsic shared purpose to do what's right.  
• We pride ourselves on the culture we’ve built. We love it, and we know you will too.  
• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision) coverage for you and your loved ones matched with a wellness incentives program.  
• We invest in your future. Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, life insurance and 401k with company match are available.  
• We know the little things matter. Team members receive a monthly parking stipend, a fully stocked kitchen, and access to a plethora of benefits at Arbor Day Farm.  
• We care about your growth. We allocate 40+ hours annually for our team members to focus on learning and development.  
• We want you to unplug when needed . We believe in taking your time off without guilt, including the week between Christmas and New Years, that we close our Lincoln Campus to recharge.  
• We'll round out the experience. We put our culture first, and we host events and experiences throughout the year to show that we care about you (and your family).