About Charm
Our mission is to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into underground storage for permanent carbon removal. At scale, we can use bio-oil to make fossil-free iron.
We're expanding our team of ambitious, creative, and hands-on problem solvers. We value psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take calculated risks and treat mistakes as opportunities to improve. If you're excited about tackling big challenges, we encourage you to explore our 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
Our Commitment
Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills, experience, and passion for our mission. Climate challenges require a wide range of perspectives and expertise, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re excited to grow our team with people who bring unique strengths and help us improve as a company.
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What We Do
Charm Industrial is working to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We design, build and operate a fleet of mobile fast pyrolyzers that convert ag and forest biomass residues into bio-oil for use in carbon removal and direct-reduced-iron steelmaking.
In 2020 our Chief Scientist and co-founder Shaun Meehan had two breakthroughs (bio-oil intermediate and bio-oil sequestration) that kickstarted the company. Within 10 months we completed our first carbon removal injection and in 2021 we completed more than 5,000 tons of CO₂e removal for customers like Stripe, Shopify and Microsoft.
