About the role
Company Rubicon Carbon is a next-generation carbon credit firm. Led by a world-class management team, Rubicon Carbon is an innovative platform that channels capital to unlock at-scale decarbonization projects and delivers trusted, enterprise-grade solutions for carbon credit purchases. Rubicon Carbon strives to deliver greater scale, confidence, and innovation across all facets of the carbon market, meeting the growing demand for end-to-end, high-integrity emissions reduction solutions. Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Science Officer, this role is a key operational and strategic leader for the business. The VP of Non-CO2 Climate Solutions will lead the firm’s end-to-end strategy and market engagement across high-impact non-CO₂ pathways (e.g., methane, HFCs, N₂O), from buyer education and thought leadership through to investment diligence, rigorous credit quality assessment, and portfolio management. The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in mitigation of superpollutant emissions who is comfortable moving fluidly between subject matter areas, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, and translating technical concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences. This role demands equal parts scientific depth, operational discipline, and communication fluency. This is a hybrid position - candidates must be based within a one hour commute of our New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Singapore offices Key
Responsibilities Complete quality assessments for emerging and innovative technology pathways, including developing evaluation frameworks, often in coordination with other subject matter experts Assess quality parameters at the project level, including project design, baseline setting, additionality, leakage, permanence, monitoring plans, quantification approaches, uncertainty treatment, and delivery risk. Create and lead due diligence process for investing in impactful non-CO2 projects Support portfolio management by identifying technical underperformance drivers, implementation bottlenecks, issuance risks, and mitigation measures. Monitor and interpret evolving carbon market integrity frameworks, including ICVCM CCP, ratings agency frameworks and criteria, and broader market expectations on project quality Maintain information systems that interpret and share findings with relevant internal stakeholders Engage with and maintain productive relationships with project developers and other key stakeholders Self-driven capability to stay apprised of the frontier in science in various technologies and industries Assist with RFP responses and provide on-call subject matter expertise as needed Translate complex GHG accounting and project science into accessible materials for internal stakeholders and external audiences, including professional working groups Develop thought leadership and science communications that position Rubicon Carbon as a leader in the SPE credit markets Other duties as assigned Required Skills and Experience Nationally recognized expert in the market for work on non-CO2 project pathways Master’s degree in climate science, environmental science or engineering, corporate sustainability, or a related field; 5+ years of relevant experience preferred (minimum 3 years considered) Demonstrated familiarity with the voluntary carbon market (VCM), including registry standards, project types, and integrity frameworks such as ICVCM/CCP Hands-on experience conducting carbon credit project due diligence across multiple project types and jurisdictions Broad subject matter fluency across decarbonization technologies; comfort operating as a generalist across these areas Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and maintain rigorous documentation standards; experience with developing standard operating procedures is preferred Strong science communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical content for non-specialist audiences in both written and verbal formats Collaborative and proactive, with a track record of effective cross-functional engagement in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Attributes Familiarity with GHG accounting conventions including GWP metrics, AR5/AR6 frameworks, and methodology evaluation Experience with carbon market platforms and portfolio management tooling Passion for climate change, carbon market integrity, and scaling high-quality carbon solutions
