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How to Apply for Project Development Lead, Agriculture/SCR, Europe

at 3Degrees

🏢 About 3Degrees

3Degrees stands out by providing custom renewable energy and climate solutions specifically tailored to organizations and households, rather than offering one-size-fits-all products. Their focus on both agricultural emission reduction projects and broader climate solutions creates a unique intersection of sustainability and practical implementation. Mission-driven professionals are drawn to their hands-on approach to creating tangible environmental impact through bespoke projects.

About This Role

This role involves leading the entire lifecycle of agricultural emission reduction projects in Europe, from initial concept through to final deal execution, with a specific focus on structuring complex financial agreements. You'll directly expand 3Degrees' portfolio while bridging technical project development with commercial sales enablement. The impact comes from scaling sustainable agricultural practices across Europe while creating measurable carbon reduction outcomes for enterprise clients.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning calls with European agricultural partners to discuss new project opportunities, followed by structuring financial models for a dairy farm emission reduction deal in the afternoon. You'd likely spend time creating technical resources for the sales team to use with food and beverage clients, while also negotiating agreement terms with potential investors. Remote collaboration with EU-based stakeholders would be constant, balancing project development with commercial enablement activities.

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🎯 Who 3Degrees Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on experience specifically with European carbon markets and agricultural environmental commodities, not just general sustainability experience
  • Demonstrates a proven track record of taking agricultural or environmental projects from concept through financing to completion, with specific examples of deal structuring
  • Possesses deep understanding of how to negotiate bespoke investment, pre-purchase, and offtake agreements in the European agricultural context
  • Can seamlessly bridge technical project development with commercial sales, having experience empowering sales teams with technical resources

📝 Tips for Applying to 3Degrees

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Quantify your project development experience with specific metrics: number of European agricultural projects developed, total value of deals structured, or emission reduction volumes achieved

2

Highlight any direct experience with European agricultural carbon markets (EU ETS, voluntary markets) and specific knowledge of European farming practices and regulations

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Demonstrate your ability to structure complex agreements by describing a specific bespoke investment or revenue share agreement you negotiated for an agricultural project

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Show how you've previously enabled sales teams - provide examples of creating project resources or providing technical sales support to enterprise clients

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Emphasize your understanding of 3Degrees' dual focus on both organizational and household solutions, showing how your experience aligns with their comprehensive approach

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience developing agricultural emission reduction projects in the European market, with concrete examples', "How you've successfully structured and negotiated complex financial agreements for environmental projects", 'Your ability to bridge technical project development with commercial sales enablement', "Why 3Degrees' custom solutions approach specifically appeals to you and how it aligns with your experience"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → 3Degrees' specific agricultural projects already in their portfolio (look for case studies on their website)
  • → Recent European Union agricultural and carbon market policy changes affecting emission reduction projects
  • → The company's client base in the food and beverage sector and their specific sustainability commitments
  • → How 3Degrees' custom solutions differ from competitors' standardized offerings in the renewable energy space

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific agricultural emission reduction project you developed in Europe from concept to deal closure
2 How would you structure a bespoke revenue share agreement for a dairy farm emission reduction project in the Netherlands?
3 Describe your experience providing technical sales support to enterprise food and beverage companies on carbon projects
4 How do you stay current with evolving European carbon market regulations and agricultural policies?
5 Tell us about a time you had to manage financial risk while developing an environmental project
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only general sustainability experience without specific European agricultural carbon market knowledge
  • Failing to demonstrate hands-on project development experience - this role requires execution, not just strategy
  • Not understanding the difference between standardized carbon credits and bespoke project development that 3Degrees specializes in

📅 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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