U.S. Market Leader
Vanguard Renewables is the premier anaerobic digester developer, owner, and operator in the United States.
Our closed-loop anaerobic digestion process converts organic waste and cow manure into green electricity or renewable natural gas as well as other related value-added products.
40+ Operating Projects
We are headquartered in Massachusetts, with 40+ projects currently operating and in development in over 13 states.
We have a plan to aggressively expand across the US.
Creating Real Impact
We are committed to:
- Reducing on-farm and food generated greenhouse gas emissions from waste by as much as 95 percent
- Recycling organic waste into a powerful source of renewable energy and low-carbon fertilizer
We work alongside farms to manage manure, enhance regenerative agriculture practices, improve soil health, protect watersheds, and support herd wellness.
Why Vanguard Renewables?
Sustainability
Help preserve our planet and mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.
Innovation
Be part of a growing team in a work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and ingenuity.
Transformation
Change the way the world views waste and how each of us powers our lives.
Accountability
Have a measurable impact on food waste solutions, organics recycling, and renewable energy production.
Benefits
What we offer:
- Healthcare, vision, and wellness benefits
- Annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Phone expense reimbursement
Open Positions
Development Associate
Vanguard Renewables seeks a Development Associate to support development finance and project management initiatives. The Development Associate will be engaged in tasks ranging from financial analysis on potential and existing development projects to construction and permitting support, along with administrative requirements of the team.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Team member responsible for updating and maintaining project databases.
- Manage due diligence and feasibility tasks with third party consultants for new projects.
- Support Development Manager(s) with other permitting, zoning and engineering related development tasks.
- Support Development Manager(s) with accounting related matters, including preparing or assisting with purchase orders, approval of invoices and the development of projected financial summaries.
- Maintain project budgets and schedules and report on variances.
- Prepare reports for senior management on development progress and critical decision points.
- Support senior management with equity partner(s) by providing project information and related reports or presentations as requested.
- Attend internal and external meetings and summarize critical issues and action items.
- Support the development team on current initiatives and new business development
- Other duties as required, including frequent travel.
- Consistent and on-time attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS degree required
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a related field
- Comprehensive understanding of real estate development deal structure and lifecycle
- Frequent travel as required (up to 40%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to manage financial models
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Commercial real estate underwriting, permitting and project management experience preferred
What We Offer
- Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
- Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Job Type: Full Time
- Phone Expense Reimbursement
Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
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Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
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