Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of External Affairs

at Vaulted Deep

🏢 About Vaulted Deep

Vaulted Deep is pioneering permanent carbon removal through geologic sequestration of organic waste, uniquely combining climate technology with environmental justice principles. The company stands out for its focus on tangible, scalable solutions that address both carbon emissions and community impacts, making it an ideal workplace for mission-driven professionals seeking to create lasting environmental change.

About This Role

As Head of External Affairs at Vaulted Deep, you'll lead all policy advocacy, government relations, and community engagement efforts to advance the company's carbon removal projects. This role is crucial for navigating complex regulatory landscapes, securing permits for physical site development, and building public support for Vaulted's innovative approach to climate solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve strategizing with the CEO on upcoming regulatory meetings, reviewing permit applications for new sequestration sites, coordinating with the community engagement team on local outreach plans, and preparing briefing materials for discussions with state EPA officials about compliance requirements. You'd balance long-term policy advocacy with immediate permitting needs while ensuring all external communications align with Vaulted's environmental justice mission.

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🎯 Who Vaulted Deep Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years of hands-on experience securing regulatory approvals for physical infrastructure projects, particularly in environmental or energy sectors
  • Possesses established relationships with federal and state EPA officials and understands the intricacies of environmental permitting processes
  • Demonstrates proven ability to develop and execute community engagement strategies that build support for controversial or complex projects
  • Has experience managing teams while simultaneously serving as an organization's primary external voice to policymakers and stakeholders

📝 Tips for Applying to Vaulted Deep

1

Quantify your regulatory successes - specifically mention how many permits you've secured, which agencies you've worked with, and the timeline reductions you've achieved

2

Highlight any experience with geologic projects, waste management, or carbon sequestration regulations, as this directly relates to Vaulted's core technology

3

Demonstrate your environmental justice understanding by describing how you've balanced project development with community concerns in past roles

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Showcase your remote work capabilities in government relations, as this position requires building relationships without geographic proximity to DC or state capitals

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Tailor your examples to show how you've navigated the intersection of emerging technology and established regulatory frameworks

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with EPA regulations and environmental permitting processes for physical sites', "Examples of successful community engagement strategies you've developed for environmentally sensitive projects", "How you've built government relationships that accelerated project timelines while maintaining compliance", "Your understanding of carbon removal policy landscape and how you'd position Vaulted within it"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Vaulted's specific geologic sequestration technology and how it differs from other carbon removal approaches
  • → Current federal and state policies affecting carbon removal and waste management (particularly the 45Q tax credit and EPA regulations)
  • → Environmental justice principles and how they apply to site development in disadvantaged communities
  • → Vaulted's existing projects and partnerships mentioned in their press releases or case studies

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your most complex environmental permitting process from application to approval
2 How would you approach community engagement for a new geologic sequestration site in an environmental justice community?
3 What strategies would you use to advocate for Vaulted's technology with skeptical policymakers unfamiliar with carbon removal?
4 Describe a time you had to balance regulatory compliance with project timelines and how you managed stakeholder expectations
5 How would you build and structure an External Affairs team to support Vaulted's growth across multiple states?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic government relations experience without specific examples of environmental or energy sector permitting
  • Focusing only on federal lobbying without demonstrating state/local regulatory experience needed for site development
  • Presenting community engagement as purely public relations rather than genuine relationship-building with environmental justice communities

📅 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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