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Crew Carbon Overview
We are a venture-backed, early-stage company developed at Yale University, commercializing research conductedby Prof. Noah Planavsky and Dr. Joachim Katchinoff to utilize key biogeochemical reactions to make positive climate impact while making wastewater treatment more effective. We use our patented technology to enhance the natural power of minerals to help treat wastewater and store carbon dioxide permanently using a low-cost solution combined with best-in-class monitoring and modeling for the robust quantification of CO2 removed. Our approach can provide millions of dollars in chemical cost savings, new revenue streams, and significant climate impact to the wastewater sector. CREW is currently deployed in the US and Germany, with new projects launching across the world.
We are funded by Counteract, ReGen, Ponderosa, Connecticut Innovations and others. We've secured large contracts with the premier buyers of carbon credits through the Frontier Climate Fund (Stripe, Shopify, Autodesk, McKinsey, among others) and have been selected by the Department of Energy as one of the few potential suppliers of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government.
About the Role
The Chief of Staff position will act to manage and improve operational and strategic initiatives across CREW Carbon, including but not limited to: team management, operations & project management, partnership oversight & buildout, and corporate development & FP&A. This work is integral to CREWs strategic objectives and will enable the CEO and executive team to deliver on the key milestones that will drive business success.
Team Management
- Support cross-functional teams across operations, strategy, engineering, and sales / business development, establishing and maintaining procedures for hiring and managing office staff
- Run point on the search process for key hires, including: wastewater engineers, account managers, and science team lab technicians
- Help organize and run regular, recurring meetings such as all-hands, sales pipeline review, etc.
Operations & Project Management
- Implement and manage project management structures and tools such as sprints, scrums, and standups to ensure the timely and effective completion of key strategic workstreams.
- Help manage day-to-day operational activities such as executing on the delivery of wastewater treatment plant hardware and feedstock deliveries, and regular monitoring of carbon removal
Partnership Oversight & Buildout
- Provide oversight to existing partnership agreements, communicating across key stakeholders and ensuring effective delivery of contract requirements
- Support the build of outward-facing materials such as sales decks, memos, and one-pagers to effectively communicate CREWs mission and progress.
Corporate Development and FP&A
- Support investor and stakeholder relations, working with the CEO to build systems for investor and stakeholder updates
- Provide confidential advice on strategic direction and initiatives, including landing and defining partnership structures to help maximize the value and speed up the sales cycle of carbon credits
- Assist in all aspects of financial planning and analysis, such as: a) running and controlling the operating model, b) planning, forecasting, and budgeting financials, c) oversight of regular performance reporting and cash-flow forecasting, and d) scenario analysis and modeling for specific partnership and client opportunities
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of work experience in management consulting, strategy, or similar high-performance environments.
- Proven project management experience, with a track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges and develop actionable solutions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders across all levels.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, where adaptability, creativity, and execution are key.
- Passion for climate change mitigation and a desire to make an impact in the climate-tech space.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working in or consulting for startups, particularly in high-growth or early-stage companies.
- Experience in industries with a hardware, chemical, or infrastructure component.
- Familiarity with operations in climate-tech or environmental sectors.
Compensation
$95,000-140,000 with equity option, plus competitive company benefits such as relocation bonus, health insurance, paid time off, and others.
Location
Brooklyn, NY: 4-5 days in person at CREWs Newlab Brooklyn Office (19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205) with flexibility to work remotely as needed.
Why Work At Crew Carbon?
- According to recent research, the global water and wastewater treatment market size was valued at $323+ billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $617+ billion by 2032; North America dominated the water and wastewater treatment market with a market share of 38.67% in 2023.
- According to McKinsey & Company, the carbon removal (CDR) market could become a trillion-dollar industry, potentially reaching up to $1.2 trillion by 2050, highlighting the significant economic opportunities within this emerging sector.
- We utilize the extensive infrastructure present in wastewater treatment systems to provide robust, empirical, and durable carbon dioxide removal through enhanced weathering, while delivering process benefits to our partners; our process was patented while at Yale University, with patents granted by the US Patent Office and global filings already in place.
- We have assembled a team of experts in climate and wastewater, and we are supported by expert partners (Pacific Northwest National Labs, Department of Energy, Carbon to Sea Initiative, Yale University)
- We have completed a successful pilot and have built many thousands of tons of CDR capacity, with several new deployments coming online in Q32024
Highlights
- CREW has won a large carbon credit contract with the premier buyer of carbon credits, the Frontier Climate Fund in Winter 2022
- CREW was selected as 1 of 24 companies by the US Department of Energy in 2024 to be a potential supplier of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government, who could be one of CREW's largest carbon credit buyers.
- CREW was highlighted as an Innovation of the Month by United States Senator, Chris Murphy.
- CREW was selected by ImagineH2O, the leading water sector innovation accelerator.
- CREW was highlighted by Business Insider as One of the Most Promising Climate-Tech Startups of 2023.
Crew Carbon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company.