Technical Lead, Sustainability Services (Regenerative Agriculture and Climate) - Temporary Position - Remote

Core responsibilities:

• Lead or support client interactions by presenting updates, conducting research, and answering questions on decarbonization strategies and climate standards compliance
• Track and manage technical advisory requests from clients regarding carbon accounting, decarbonization strategies, and climate standards adherence
• Prepare client-facing materials including PowerPoint presentations, reports, memoranda, and communication documents
• Conduct desk research on corporate climate mitigation standards and support new business outreach through proposal development

This role creates positive change by helping major food, land, and agriculture sector clients implement decarbonization strategies and comply with climate standards, directly contributing to greenhouse gas reduction in agricultural value chains and supporting corporate climate leadership.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) with minimum 6 years of relevant experience in greenhouse gas accounting in agriculture
• Deep technical knowledge of climate standards including GHG Protocol Corporate Suite and SBTi, with experience in soil organic carbon models and agricultural commodity mitigation strategies
• Strong client service orientation with excellent written/verbal communication skills for explaining complex climate topics to non-experts
• Experience with data analysis software (Excel), life-cycle assessments, and understanding of corporate supply chain management

Compensation and conditions:

• Hourly rate: $82 - $85 per hour, dependent on experience
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours in EST/CT time zones
• Temporary position covering staff leave from approximately February 2026 to September 2026 (duration may be extended)
• Opportunity to work with influential private sector, philanthropic, and governmental actors including Nestle, McCormick, and the Kinetic Coalition

Winrock International is an organization with a clear mission to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources through dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity, and transformation.