Application Guide

How to Apply for Projects & New Developments Associate

at Tradewater

🏢 About Tradewater

Tradewater is unique as a mission-driven company that combines environmental impact with economic growth by eliminating potent greenhouse gases. Unlike many environmental organizations, they operate with a business-oriented approach to climate solutions, making them appealing to professionals who want measurable impact through commercial strategies. Their focus on destroying specific refrigerants and industrial gases before they enter the atmosphere creates tangible environmental benefits with clear metrics.

About This Role

As a Projects & New Developments Associate at Tradewater, you'll identify and execute projects to locate and destroy potent greenhouse gases in international markets, managing everything from feasibility analysis to operational completion. This role is impactful because each successful project directly prevents thousands of tons of CO2-equivalent emissions from entering the atmosphere, contributing to both environmental protection and carbon credit generation. You'll be at the intersection of environmental science, international business, and regulatory compliance.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning coordination with international partners in different time zones to advance gas collection projects, followed by afternoon work on financial models to assess new development opportunities. You could be researching regulatory requirements for a target country, analyzing data on potential gas sources, and preparing stakeholder engagement strategies—all while ensuring compliance with methodologies and tracking budget performance remotely.

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🎯 Who Tradewater Is Looking For

  • Has 2-3 years of hands-on project management experience in international environmental, energy, or development sectors, not just administrative project coordination
  • Demonstrates specific experience with stakeholder engagement across different cultures, particularly in developing countries where Tradewater operates
  • Can provide concrete examples of building financial models for project feasibility analysis and managing budgets against KPIs
  • Shows adaptability to remote work with 50% international travel, including experience working across multiple time zones independently

📝 Tips for Applying to Tradewater

1

Quantify your project management experience specifically with environmental or international development projects, not just general PM experience

2

Highlight any experience with carbon markets, refrigerant management, or greenhouse gas protocols since Tradewater works with specific methodologies

3

Demonstrate your ability to work independently in remote settings by mentioning specific tools or systems you've used for remote project management

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Include examples of successful stakeholder engagement in international contexts, particularly in the regions where Tradewater operates (Latin America, Asia, Africa)

5

Show how you've managed projects from conception to completion, emphasizing the 'finding and collecting' phase mentioned in the job description

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with international project development and how it aligns with Tradewater's mission of eliminating greenhouse gases abroad", 'Examples of building financial models for project feasibility and managing budgets in environmental or development contexts', 'Your ability to work independently in remote settings while coordinating across time zones and cultures', 'How your background in Business, Environmental Science, or International Relations specifically prepares you for the regulatory and operational aspects of this role']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Tradewater's specific project methodologies and the types of gases they target (refrigerants like CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs)
  • → The carbon credit markets where Tradewater operates and how their projects generate credits
  • → Countries where Tradewater currently has operations and their regulatory environments for greenhouse gas management
  • → Tradewater's partnerships and stakeholders in the environmental and business sectors

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would approach identifying and assessing potential greenhouse gas collection opportunities in a new country
2 Describe a time you had to navigate complex regulatory environments in international projects and ensure compliance
3 How do you build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders (government, private sector, communities) in different cultural contexts?
4 Share an example of a financial model you built for project feasibility analysis and how it influenced decision-making
5 How do you manage remote project operations across multiple time zones while maintaining accountability and meeting KPIs?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting only domestic project experience without demonstrating international adaptability or cross-cultural competency
  • Focusing solely on environmental passion without showing business acumen or financial modeling skills
  • Being vague about remote work capabilities or expressing hesitation about 50% international travel requirements

📅 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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