Project Integrity Analyst

Patch • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

We're seeking technical experts to join our Integrity Bench as independent contractor project analysts. This flexible role requires 3-12 hours per week and offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in carbon markets and climate science to evaluate the integrity of carbon credit projects across diverse technologies and methodologies.
As an Integrity Bench contractor, you'll conduct in-depth technical reviews of carbon projects submitted to the Patch platform.

Requirements

• Technical expertise in carbon markets, climate science, or environmental science (minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience)
• Deep familiarity with carbon credit methodologies and registries (Verra/VCS, Gold Standard, ACR, CAR, Puro, Isometric etc.)
• Experience reviewing Project Design Documents (PDDs), verification reports, or similar technical documentation
• Understanding of carbon credit integrity concepts including additionality, permanence, leakage, baseline setting, and MRV (Monitoring, Reporting & Verification)
• Excellent written communication – you must be able to document findings clearly and cite specific sources
• Ability to work independently and manage flexible project-based deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Background in methodology development for carbon registries (Verra, Gold Standard, etc.)
• Experience as a third-party verifier or validator (ISO 14064, ISO 14065, or similar)
• Familiarity with evolving standards and frameworks (ICVCM Core Carbon Principles, Oxford Offsetting Principles, SBTi)

Responsibilities

• Review project documentation including Project Design Documents (PDDs), monitoring reports, verification reports, methodology documents, and supporting technical materials
• Assess projects against Patch's Project Acceptance Criteria, which includes:
• Baseline criteria: Evaluating additionality, permanence/durability, real and verifiable impact, attribution, leakage, and compliance with ICVCM Core Carbon Principles
• Tech-specific criteria: Applying over 200 project-specific variables tailored to each technology pathway (e.g., forestry, biochar, direct air capture, enhanced rock weathering, etc.)
• Generate Standard Due Diligence packs for projects that pass the integrity review. Standard Diligence provides customer-facing, analytical project summaries.
• Test and provide feedback on Patch's AI-powered review tools: As a contractor, you'll provide structured feedback to help train and improve our models over time.
• Provide clear, objective assessments with citations to specific documentation
• Collaborate asynchronously with Patch's Integrity team via shared documents and occasional check-ins

Benefits

• Impact: Your work directly shapes which projects make it onto one of the most trusted carbon credit platforms
• Flexibility: Project-based work that fits around your schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed