Application Guide
How to Apply for Project Forester
at Living Carbon
🏢 About Living Carbon
Living Carbon is a biotech startup uniquely focused on enhancing plant photosynthesis and root systems to increase carbon sequestration. Unlike traditional forestry companies, they combine biotechnology with forestry practices to create climate solutions at scale. Working here means contributing directly to climate change mitigation through innovative science applied in real-world ecosystems.
About This Role
As Project Forester, you'll be the field implementation lead for Living Carbon's planting projects, managing contractors and partners while helping scale operations to tens of thousands of acres. This role directly executes the company's mission by turning biotech research into actual carbon-sequestering forests, making you a key bridge between science and on-the-ground impact.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning virtual meetings with internal supply chain teams to coordinate seedling deliveries, followed by site visit planning for upcoming planting seasons. Afternoons could include reviewing contractor proposals, updating project tracking systems, and preparing progress reports that connect field activities to carbon impact metrics for stakeholders.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Living Carbon Is Looking For
- Has a forestry or natural resources degree PLUS field experience managing planting crews or conservation projects
- Demonstrates specific examples of successfully negotiating with contractors or government agencies in previous roles
- Can show experience creating project designs or implementation plans for forestry/land management projects
- Has documented experience with forest monitoring protocols and reporting for stakeholders
📝 Tips for Applying to Living Carbon
Highlight any experience with carbon sequestration projects, forest carbon protocols, or climate-focused forestry work
Include specific metrics in your resume about acres managed, contractor teams supervised, or project budgets you've handled
Mention any familiarity with biotech or science-forward forestry approaches, even if tangential
Emphasize your ability to work remotely while managing field operations across multiple locations
Show how you've contributed to scaling operations or creating implementation playbooks in previous roles
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience managing field contractors and government agencies in forestry contexts', 'Specific examples of contributing to project design or implementation plans for land management', "How your background aligns with Living Carbon's mission of using biotech for climate solutions", 'Your ability to balance remote coordination with regular site travel and field oversight']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Living Carbon's specific biotech approaches (like enhanced photosynthesis trees) and their current pilot projects
- → The company's partnerships with conservation organizations and government agencies mentioned in their materials
- → Forest carbon protocols and markets, particularly how they relate to biotech-enhanced sequestration
- → Recent news about Living Carbon's expansion plans or funding rounds to understand growth trajectory
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only urban forestry or arborist experience without commercial/restoration forestry background
- Generic project management examples without forestry/land management context
- Failing to demonstrate how your work connects to climate impact or carbon sequestration
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!