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Carbon & Emissions Markets Analyst - Environmental Credits
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$93,988 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
About Us :
AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc. is a certified woman and minority-owned boutique brokerage and consulting firm specializing in environmental commodity markets. Since 1984, our team has helped clients navigate compliance and voluntary markets across the US, such as Cap-and-Invest, Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs), carbon offsets, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits. We're small, senior, and deeply technical. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to municipalities and project developers who come to us because they need someone who actually understands the regulatory landscape they're operating in.The Role:
We're looking for a Data Analyst to support our Cap-and-Invest consulting practice and broader market intelligence work. This is a client-facing, detail-heavy role at the intersection of regulatory analysis, data work, and account management.In this role, you'll work closely with our President on Cap-and-Invest strategy, client deliverables, and day-to-day priorities.
A note before you apply:
this is not a role AI can do for you . Success here requires a genuine understanding of these markets and the regulations behind them, and how we use that information to make the best decisions for our clients. We use AI tools internally to move faster on execution, but the understanding has to be yours. What you'll be doing Conducting market analysis across emissions and carbon markets Updating client presentations and emission projections Reading and interpreting complex regulatory releases and rule updates Drafting and sending weekly market update mailers via Mailchimp, covering pricing trends and regulatory changes Submitting monthly public records requests to various air districts, analyzing trends, and summarizing data Producing market snapshots across emissions programs Managing annual client renewals Participating in and preparing for client meetings Requirements Bachelor's degree required Highly preferred: experience in emissions markets, specifically Cap-and-Invest programs Proficient in Microsoft 365, especially Excel and PowerPoint Comfortable working in Mailchimp and Notion Strong analytical mindset Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, reprioritize when something urgent arises, and still meet other deadlines Compensation & Structure $80,000-$100,000/year (equivalent to $38-$48/hr based on experience), for 40 hrs/week Key hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Paid weekly 1099 contractor position (no benefits) Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in our Huntington Beach office, 2 days remote We provide the tools you need to do the job: laptop, Microsoft 365, and other required subscriptions If you have any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact me.Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$38.00 - $48.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per weekEducation:
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:
Emissions Market:
2 years (Preferred) Ability toCommute:
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (Required)Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Huntington Beach, CA 92648Benefits
- Dental Insurance