The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit behind Regenerative Organic Certified®. Our mission is to transform the global food system by promoting regenerative organic practices that restore soil health, biodiversity, and human well-being. Through the development of the Regenerative Organic Certification ® (ROC™) we support farmers, ranchers, brands, and consumers in the transition to a more sustainable and equitable food system.
We are currently seeking a contracted Impact Systems Manager who is passionate about regenerative agriculture, climate solutions, and building systems that drive real environmental outcomes. This role will project manage ROA’s carbon insetting pilot, foster aligned strategic partnerships, and help shape the future of our impact measurement and verification systems across global supply chains.
Location: US Based (100% Remote)
Reports to: VP of Program Integrity and Supply Chain
Job Type: Contractor, 1-Year Contract, 16-24 hours per week
Salary: $35,000 USD ($2,916.67 per Month)
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Position Overview
The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) is seeking an Impact Systems Manager to help launch and manage a new carbon insetting initiative focused on regenerative organic textile fibers. This role is central to building credible, science-aligned pathways for Scope 3 emissions reductions while upholding the integrity and values of the Regenerative Organic Certified® standard.
Initially, this role will serve as the project manager for ROA’s flagship carbon project, which aims to:
• Design and pilot a carbon insetting model for textile fiber supply chains
• Measure and verify carbon sequestration and emissions reductions at ROC‑certified farms
• Establish material‑level carbon baselines and quantify improvements over time
• Monitor ecosystem and farmer-level co-benefits (soil health, water, biodiversity, community impacts)
• Build transparent, credible mechanisms for farm‑level Scope 3 emissions reductions
Success in this role will include launching and implementing key components of the pilot, such as working with the ROA team and our partners to develop carbon insetting pilot protocols and training materials, establish clear and credible Material Carbon Footprint (MCF) baseline, and create dashboards, documentation systems, and workflows that function reliably and can scale. The successful candidate will also deliver practical guidance to support farm‑level Scope 3 emissions reductions and help build the foundational elements of ROA’s long‑term impact management and verification framework.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
• Lead day-to-day coordination of the carbon insetting pilot
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate workstreams across consultants, technical partners, and farm-level stakeholders
• Track progress, risks, budgets, and reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate, organized data using ROA’s core systems and tools
• Ensure clear cross-functional communication with internal teams ensuring data integrity, consistent documentation, and clear, values-aligned messaging
• Provide written and verbal status updates for our internal team, partners, and funders
Impact Measurement & Carbon Accounting
• Support development of methodologies for carbon sequestration and emissions reduction measurement
• Develop a Material Carbon Footprint (MCF) baseline (e.g., kg CO₂e/kg fiber)
• Track and quantify improvements over time with high data integrity
• Standardize documentation and verification workflows
• Ensure alignment with credible carbon accounting frameworks and ROC principles
Ecological & Farm-Level Co‑Benefit Monitoring
• Co-develop indicators, tools, and data systems to measure soil health, water impacts, and biodiversity outcomes
• Ensure ecological co‑benefits are integrated into carbon methodologies
• Support training and guidance materials for farms and technical partners
• Contribute to validation and verification protocols
Partner, Stakeholder & Farmer Engagement
• Collaborate closely with farms, advisors, and external technical experts
• Support development of training materials and implementation guides
• Prepare internal briefs and sustainability reporting materials
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in project management, including managing multiple concurrent workstreams
• Experience in climate, carbon accounting, regenerative agriculture, sustainability, or a related field
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder or cross-functional projects
• Familiarity with Scope 3 emissions, agricultural systems, or supply chain sustainability
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills
• Ability to synthesize complex technical concepts into clear written and verbal communication
• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to connect data, processes, and outcomes
• Quantitative analysis skills and comfort working with data-driven methodologies
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders, including farms, technical partners, and consultants
• High integrity, attention to data quality, and commitment to accuracy in measurement and reporting
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Preferred
• Experience with soil carbon measurement or agricultural carbon methodologies
• Knowledge of textile fiber or agricultural supply chains
• Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA) or material carbon foot printing
• Background in impact measurement, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), or verification systems
How to Apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume along with application questions here: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/regenerative-organic-alliance-impact-systems-manager-contract-69890daa-56a0-456e-99c2-5273be1af6d6
If you have any questions, please email: recruiting@regenorganic.org
We aim to create an environment that is built on the principles of JEDI; a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive community for all. We are committed to upholding an inclusive workplace where all people feel equally respected and valued, and where we can all thrive. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from every educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, national origin and ancestry, veteran status, marital or family status, and disability.