At AIR COMPANY we are paving a pathway to global decarbonization by transforming CO₂ into endless resources via industrial scale applications. Working with nature, rather than against it, our proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology mimics photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and water via renewable energy into carbon-negative chemicals and fuels.
We have commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and have been awarded multiple government contracts from NASA and the United States Department of Defense. AIR COMPANY has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Fast Company World Changing Ideas and the XPRIZE for Carbon Removal. We are proudly headquartered in New York City and co-founded by Gregory Constantine (CEO) and Dr. Stafford Sheehan (CTO). Our team spans a diverse group of world-leading experts in chemistry, engineering and technological development and deployment.
AIR COMPANY is backed by capital partners aligned with the company’s mission to boldly transform industry including the US Department of Defense, NASA, Toyota Ventures, JetBlue Ventures and Carbon Direct.
The Position
We are seeking a Policy & ESG Associate to join our team. This role will report to our Director of Government Affairs & ESG and will provide support to several teams across the organization: Government Affairs, Commercial, Marketing, People, and others. The Policy & ESG Associate will conduct research and analysis of key energy, climate, and ESG policies and market developments, support government funding and tax credit applications, and serve as a project manager for AIR COMPANY’s environmental justice and ESG initiatives.
This role will be based in Brooklyn, NY.
What you get to do
- Policy & Government Affairs: Monitor, analyze, and update the team on federal, state, and local policies and regulations relevant to the business. Prepare policy overview summaries, maintain good understanding of the key requirements important to the business policies and incentives, consistently update internal policy and regulatory knowledge repository.
- Advocacy and Thought Leadership: Work with the Director of Government Affairs & ESG to ensure external messaging alignment with the business’ activities and priorities by drafting and reviewing external-facing content. Develop materials to support advocacy, education, and community engagement efforts.
- ESG: Work with relevant teams to support internal ESG data collection, analysis, and reporting. Monitor ESG policies/requirements and voluntary trends to support the company’s sustainability strategy. Support public-facing materials development.
- Community Engagement & AIR Scholars Program: Support the facilitation of AIR COMPANY’s community engagement and educational initiatives, such as our AIR Scholars program. With this program, we’ve partnered with local high schools to provide financial, educational and career-based resources to students that live in the communities that are disproportionately impacted by environmental injustice and climate change. The Associate will provide project management, research, and subject matter support, as well as oversee the publication of AIR Scholars cohorts research to peer-reviewed publications..
What you bring to AIR COMPANY
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility, or a related field and 3-4 years of relevant full-time work experience in climate/energy/fuels or sustainability/ESG fields.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental policies, regulations, and guidelines focused on clean energy technologies, sustainability, and environmental justice.
- Excellent research and analytical skills to assess policy documents and understand their implications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex issues to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to think critically and identify threats and opportunities for the business in the policy and regulatory space.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when necessary.
- Ability to be flexible and nimble in a fast-paced environment.
Bonus Points
- Masters degree and 1-2+ years of relevant full-time work experience in climate/energy/fuels or sustainability/ESG fields
- Policy or government experience a plus
- Project management experience desired.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 The approximate annual base compensation range and benefits listed above may vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, and relevant industry expertise.At Air Company we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless Air Company determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At AIR COMPANY we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other rolesThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
Working at Air Company
In addition to standard medical and dental benefits, that kick in Day 1, we are:
- A people-first, climate solutions company driven to move society to a more sustainable future
- A unified team of climate optimists with an exceptional and diverse range of backgrounds
- Committed to fostering collaboration with a team that believes in the power of science and that business can be used as a force for good…
We also provide:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance. 100% coverage of employee insurance premiums, and 50% coverage of spouse & dependent insurance premiums.
- Company funded Short Term Disability
- Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave
- A tax deferred 401(k) Plan to invest in your future
- Commuter Benefits: Pre-Tax Income for MassTransit
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Wellness Program
- Sponsored company events and DEI social initiatives
- Friday catered meals
