Data Analytics, Contract

About Green Project: Green Project is a SaaS-based carbon accounting and ESG data management platform, explicitly designed to support organizations earlier in their sustainability journey engage with, and improve upon, their environmental performance data. Under increasing pressure from regulators, investors, customers and employees, businesses—especially small- and medium-sized businesses—are becoming empowered to calculate and report on their GHG emissions and other key ESG KPIs, however, many lack the resourcing, budget, and expertise to stand up a data-driven ESG program in-house.
Using Green Project's platform, businesses of any size can begin tracking and monitoring their sustainability data via our streamlined onboarding processes, flexible data collection tools & automation, and accessible analytics & reporting features. Ultimately, our platform provides the intuitive launchpad that many companies need to begin tracking and reducing their corporate footprint, then consistently strengthen their commitment to decarbonization as their ESG ownership, education, and accountability grows over time.
Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Analytics Contractor to support our carbon accounting team in modeling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for our clients. This position will primarily focus on a strategic decarbonization analysis. The project aims to develop comprehensive emissions reduction pathways, evaluate supply chain sustainability, and create actionable insights for stakeholder reporting and decision-making.
The contractor will play a key role in a comprehensive analysis project that includes:

Facility-level emissions scenario analysis for Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Purchased goods and services analysis for Scope 3 emissions
Development of supplier-specific emission factors
Contribution to deliverables for ESG reporting and stakeholder meetings

Responsibilities:
Working closely with our carbon accounting team, you will support data collection and analysis efforts by:

Gathering and validating activity data from clients across multiple sectors
Cleaning and standardizing complex datasets related to energy consumption and emissions
Supporting the development of emissions reduction models and decarbonization pathways
Assisting in the creation of data visualization and analysis for client presentations
Supporting project management activities including status reporting, timeline tracking, and stakeholder communications
Collaborating with the team to document methodologies and establish best practices
Supporting the preparation of deliverables for key project milestones throughout 2025

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related quantitative field (Master's a plus)
Strong proficiency in Excel and data manipulation
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework or experience in environmental science, sustainability, or carbon accounting
Familiarity with the GHG Protocol or other environmental reporting frameworks
Experience with data visualization tools
Knowledge of financial modeling concepts
Programming experience in Python, SQL, or R
Prior experience with data cleaning and transformation
Understanding of utility data and energy markets

Compensation: $40-50 an hour. Actual hourly pay may vary based on various factors such as location, job-related knowledge, skills, level and experience. The base pay is just one component of the total competitive compensation package for employees.
Schedule: Around 20 hours per week, to be mutually agreed upon based on candidate availability and project needs.
Duration: 4-6 months, with possibility of extension based on project needs and performance. Start date: No later than March 2025
What We Offer:

Hands-on experience in climate tech and carbon accounting
Mentorship from experienced sustainability professionals
Exposure to various industries and sustainability strategies
Remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful climate action
Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion

Remote Work
Green Project embraces remote work, and our team comprises talented individuals who work across the US and in several other countries. Our largest presence is in NYC, and employees in the NYC area are invited to join us for occasional working-in-person days, but these are never required.
If you're passionate about sustainability and have a track record of success in carbon accounting (or a desire to pivot into climate tech!), we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help our clients achieve their sustainability goals.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Green Project we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Green Project Technologies, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.