Working Trees
Details
Positions: Business Development Intern
Location: San Francisco, CA / Remote
Innovation Area: Energy, Food, and Water Nexus; Environment and Health
Position Type: TomKat Center-supported
Compensation: $8000
Internship Term: 8 weeks
Working Trees' mission is to reshape the beef supply chain to be more productive, resilient, and sustainable by partnering with farmers to deploy silvopasture—the intentional integration of trees on pastureland and the world’s largest agricultural climate solution.
We implement silvopasture carbon projects in the U.S. and Brazil, with 2,000 acres already planted in Brazil and several hundred in the U.S. By scaling to 10,000 hectares in Brazil by 2025, we aim to become one of the largest natural climate solutions carbon project developers globally.
Through a combination of technology, technical support, and carbon project financing, we provide farmers with an easy pathway to adopting silvopasture and scaling this transformative climate solution. Emerging from Stanford in 2022, we are a team of 12 dedicated to unlocking the full potential of silvopasture!
Responsibilities
Working Trees’ business development intern will be responsible for conducting market research on new potential customer verticals, identifying new clients, and assisting in lead generation. They will collaborate directly with the COO to help advance the business priorities of the company.
Who should apply
Individuals with a passion for the climate crisis and entrepreneurship, have strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities are encouraged to apply for the Business Development intern position. Ideal candidates should demonstrate adaptability, a proactive mindset, and an ability to function with high levels of autonomy.
If you are passionate about addressing the climate crisis and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team and play a key role in driving organizational success, this opportunity is well-suited for you.
Required expertise
Previous experience and background in carbon markets, agriculture, or food and beverage companies is preferred.
Preferred skills/Majors
Business majors or sustainability oriented majors are preferred.