Louisiana Community Engagement Contractor
Charm Industrial
Posted on Feb 1, 2025
About Charm
Our mission is to reverse climate change and return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂, profitably. We convert waste biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into permanent, underground storage as carbon removal, or reform the bio-oil to produce syngas for fossil-free steel.
Our carbon removal pathway took off in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify & Microsoft. In 2021 and 2022 we delivered thousands of tons of carbon removal via off-the-shelf pathways, and also deployed our first R&D prototype pyrolyzer of our own. In the next 18 months, we'll build and deploy the next pyrolyzer revision, demonstrate our fossil-free ironmaking pilot, substantially expand our operations in Colorado and put thousands of tonnes of CO₂e underground.
We're looking to expand our team of ambitious creative and hands-on engineers, fabricators, operators, and forward-thinking humans. We value psychological safety and collaboration. We take calculated risks and don't sweep mistakes under the rug; instead, we pin them to the wall and learn from them. We value that everyone’s unique backgrounds and perspectives shape their work. We encourage you to read our company values.
Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!
About the Role
- Charm is looking for a community engagement contractor for approximately 10 hrs/ week who can help build strong relationships and brand familiarity for Charm across Central Louisiana
- The contractor will work with Charm’s Community Engagement Manager to identify long-term community partners, hone regional messaging around Charm’s technology, and increase awareness and understanding of Charm’s work in the region
- This contractor will assist with stakeholder mapping, represent Charm at local events, and build lasting relationships with individuals and groups engaged in workforce development, conservation, economic development, and other categories related to Charm’s operations and co-benefits
- Candidate must live in Central Louisiana, must own a car, and must be willing to attend community events (mostly during the week, occasionally on weekends)
Your Responsibilities
- Helps to introduce Charm Industrial to local community members and groups; advises on local events to attend, individuals to meet, and messaging
- Identify and build partnerships with local workforce development groups, rural health organizations, conservation/preservation groups, and other groups or individuals that could become long-term partners and advocates for Charm
- Represent Charm at local events such as Chamber of Commerce meetings, municipal events, fairs and festivals, professional development events, as well as occasional events outside of Central Louisiana
- Assist with planning and advertisement of public community outreach meetings (estimated 2x a year)
You Bring
- The ideal candidate would have some knowledge of oil and gas, a history of working with individuals or companies in Central Louisiana
- In-depth knowledge of local issues, challenges, and priorities
- Must be comfortable with some public speaking and networking with new people
- Strong communication skills
Bonus, if You Bring
- Familiarity with Central Louisiana local government and politics is a plus
- Have a technical understanding of carbon removal, oil and gas, and/or forestry and agriculture
What We Offer
· Healthy snacks and lunches
· A sweet workplace (both SF Minifactory and CO Miniforge!) with lots of space inside and out
· A chance to pivot into a role in climate! (this internship could lead to a future career opportunity at Charm, but we cannot guarantee employment beyond the internship program)
Visa Sponsorship Policy
Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.
Our Commitment
Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer with a firm commitment to growing our team in an inclusive way, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The consequences of climate change inherently affect some more than others, and we need a diverse team to help us save our little planet most effectively & justly. We are excited about all of those who choose to apply, and for those who end up joining us, to see how you better us as a team and company. We are more than the sum of our parts.