Application Guide

How to Apply for Commercial & Finance Intern

at CREW Carbon

🏢 About CREW Carbon

CREW Carbon is unique because it combines wastewater treatment with carbon sequestration, using AI and advanced chemistry to create a dual environmental solution. Working here offers the chance to contribute to climate tech innovation at the intersection of infrastructure, decarbonization, and finance. The company's focus on 'process intensification technology' suggests they're scaling novel solutions with commercial potential.

About This Role

This Commercial & Finance Intern role involves supporting both market analysis and financial modeling for a climate tech startup. You'll directly impact business development by creating materials for investors/customers and building systems to track pipelines. The role bridges technical decarbonization work with commercial strategy, giving exposure to how climate solutions are financed and sold.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with analyzing a new policy affecting carbon credits, then building a financial model for a potential project. You could spend the afternoon researching wastewater utilities in a target region and drafting a one-pager for the sales team. The role likely involves collaboration via Slack/Zoom with both technical and commercial team members.

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🎯 Who CREW Carbon Is Looking For

  • Has experience or coursework in financial modeling (Excel/Google Sheets) and can discuss specific modeling projects
  • Demonstrates research skills through examples of analyzing markets, policies, or customer segments (especially in climate/energy/water sectors)
  • Shows ability to create clear business materials (decks, one-pagers) that translate technical concepts for commercial audiences
  • Is proactive about process improvement and can suggest how to organize BD pipelines or customer tracking systems

📝 Tips for Applying to CREW Carbon

1

Highlight any experience with climate tech, carbon markets, wastewater, or industrial decarbonization—even if academic

2

Include a portfolio link or attach a sample of a financial model or business deck you've created (anonymized if needed)

3

Mention specific AI tools or data sources you've used for market/policy research (e.g., PitchBook, BloombergNEF, government databases)

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Explain how you've improved a process or system in a past role, since the job includes implementing tracking procedures

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Note if you have remote work experience and self-management skills, as the position is fully remote

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Connect your interest in CREW's specific technology (wastewater + CO₂ sequestration) to your background or career goals in climate finance", "Provide a brief example of how you've conducted market research or built a financial model relevant to decarbonization or infrastructure", "Explain why you're excited about the commercial side of climate tech, not just the technical aspects", 'Mention how your skills could help organize their BD/investor pipelines or customer communications']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → CREW's technology details: how exactly do they use minerals and AI in wastewater treatment to sequester CO₂?
  • → The wastewater treatment market: key players, pain points, and decarbonization challenges in the U.S.
  • → Carbon sequestration incentives and policies (e.g., 45Q tax credit, voluntary carbon markets) relevant to CREW
  • → CREW's team and investors (if available on LinkedIn or AngelList) to understand their background and priorities

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a financial model you've built—what assumptions did you test, and how did you present findings?
2 How would you research potential customers for CREW's technology in the U.S. wastewater treatment sector?
3 What policies (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act, state-level regulations) do you think impact CREW's business model?
4 How would you design a system to track investor leads and customer touchpoints for a small team?
5 Can you critique a sales deck or one-pager from another climate tech company and suggest improvements?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with a generic finance internship cover letter that doesn't mention climate tech or CREW's specific focus
  • Overemphasizing technical engineering skills without showing commercial/finance interest
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of research, modeling, or business material creation in your application

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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