Patch

Project Integrity Analyst

Patch

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $50 - $60 per hour

About the role

  • 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

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.
Benefits
  • Flexibility: Project-based work that fits around your schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
carbon marketsclimate scienceenvironmental sciencecarbon credit methodologiesProject Design Documents (PDDs)verification reportsMonitoring, Reporting & Verification (MRV)additionalitypermanenceleakage
Soft Skills
written communicationindependent workproject managementanalytical skillscollaboration