Operations Coordinator

About Lithos

Lithos Carbon revolutionizes the carbon capture industry through enhanced rock weathering technology. We work with farmers to spread basalt rock on farmland, which increases soil health and repurposes post-industrial waste. Our technology is aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a fraction of the cost of other methods, while helping farmers improve crop yields. Our team is made up of industry-leading academic scientists and proven entrepreneurs, and we are backed by top-tier investors including Bain Capital Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, and Greylock Partners. We started commercializing the technology in 2022 and have signed customers for our permanent carbon removal credits including Microsoft, Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify, and McKinsey’s Frontier program. You can read about our work in FastCompany and on our blog.

About the Operations Coordinator Role:

Lithos is looking for a highly motivated and self-directed individual for the Operations Coordinator Role. The Operations Coordinator will be the on-the-ground presence for the Lithos Operations team during deployments. They will often be the most visible member of the company to farmers, truckers, and other partners in the field. This individual will perform a variety of tasks in-the-field and will operate with a high degree of autonomy. We are very open to a range of experience and skills, and this role could be expanded to accommodate useful skillsets and abilities. Opportunities for growth and advancement within Lithos are available for individuals who perform above and beyond in this role. 

The Operations Coordinator role is a full-time remote role at Lithos. Employee will be expected to work at various locations within a ~50 mile radius of the greater Durham, North Carolina area. Employee’s time will likely be split roughly 75% traveling within this radius and 25% managing data entry and communicating with the Lithos Operations team from home. Employee will be either compensated for mileage based on the standard IRS rate or provided with a company issued vehicle.  

Responsibilities

• Scout Farms for Projects: Be the eyes and ears of our operations team. Check out farms and referrals before we carefully plan timelines and deploy material to them.
• Supervise Deliveries: Ensure our deliveries for farmers run smoothly from beginning to end. This includes ensuring trucks departing the quarry have the correct destination for drop sites, directing trucks at drop sites, collecting “scale tickets”, and coordinating with farmers to make changes when needed on the fly. 
• Troubleshoot with Farmers and Truckers: Be the first responder to any issues with deployments. Work with farmers to quickly resolve issues on-the-ground or escalate them to the Lithos Operations team as needed. 
• Document Media and Record Data: Take photos and videos of deployments. Record operational data as needed by the science, accounting, or operations teams.

• A reliable vehicle and the ability to drive it legally and safely (Driver’s license, insurance, etc.)
• Truck/4WD is recommended
• You will be compensated for mileage at the standard IRS rate for work-related travel
• Professional appearance and bearing - can communicate competence and confidence to our diverse farming, vendor, and local partners
• Ability to spend long periods of time driving, standing, or performing repetitive physical tasks in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - both externally to partners and internally to members of the Lithos team. Ability to distill the big picture, while communicating extremely precise, accurate, and well-documented details on the daily. 
• Comfortable working with technology to communicate with external partners and communicate information and data to Lithos (phone, email as well as Google Suite applications including Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive, etc)
• Experience working with farmers, truckers, or agriculture is a plus!

What we're looking for:

You are excited to have a pivotal role in scaling Lithos to the first million — and then billion – tons of permanent carbon removal. We're looking for someone who:

• Possesses mental and physical fortitude and grit - this job will be physically demanding some days and we are looking for a candidate who will thrive under pressure and can deal with discomfort. 
• Is willing to get their hands dirty (literally and figuratively) to solve problems in the field and make farmers’ experiences with Lithos as smooth as possible.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and empathy - able to navigate potentially stressful situations to ensure our partners and farmers get what they need from our operations and continue to have strong NPS (Net Promoter Score)
• Operates with a sense of urgency and precision, and has good instincts on how to prioritize across and approach multiple tasks. You will be trusted to solve problems without a lot of supervision and will be able to do some confidently, transparently, and independently. 
• Proactive mindset - would rather solve problems before they become worse, than wait for instructions on how to proceed. Decisive actions in the field can prevent excess work later on, maintain goodwill with our partners, and save us money!
• Self-disciplined and motivated to fulfill their work duties as a fully remote employee.

At Lithos, we are doing things that have never been done before at this scale. We are at the cutting edge of what is projected to be a $1.2 trillion dollar industry and we are facing challenges that no one has faced before. That does not mean that they are impossible to overcome, but they are certainly difficult. If you want to solve problems that no one else has been able to solve then please reach out.

• Competitive salary (the posted salary for this role is $70,000 - $75,000) and meaningful equity compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Access to our 401k plan
• Unlimited PTO and sick days

Lithos provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.