About Us
All across the world, from the azure pools of Turkey and Oman to the travertine terraces of Yellowstone, our planet quietly pulls carbon dioxide from the air and turns it to stone. For eons, Earth has relied on this process to balance its carbon cycle. What if it could be harnessed? What if we could do it faster, in larger quantities, and at a low enough cost to make it an effective tool in the fight against climate change?
At Heirloom, we are turning that into reality. We use the natural carbon capture properties of abundant minerals to pull CO2 from the air, and store it permanently underground. We come to work every day to slow climate change, and are united behind a single, common goal - to remove 1 billion tons of CO2 from the sky by 2035, and to not stop before we get there.
We bring together the precise recipe of science, technology, know-how, and strategy necessary to make low cost, high quality carbon removal a reality. If we’re successful, we will directly mitigate climate change, build a world we can proudly hand over to our children and grandchildren, and catalyze an industry that will rival the largest the world has ever seen. If you want to change the planet, come join us.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Heirloom is committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe wholeheartedly that building a diverse company is critical to Heirloom’s success. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.
The Role
We are looking for our very first policy and government relations hire, with a clear growth path to building out an essential function at Heirloom.
Policy and government relations are core to our long-term growth plans, and this hire would be building the foundation. You will serve as the voice of the company to government officials, partners, and the public, and it will be your role to craft and prioritize the relationships, initiatives, and narratives that help build a community of support around Heirloom. You’ll also take special care to prioritize environmental justice in everything you do. You will work directly with the Head of Commercialization to craft our narrative and messaging strategy, build a robust government grants pipeline, collaborate on market creation, and identify and activate policy levers to support our growth strategy.
What You Will Bring
- 7+ years of government, government relations and/or policy experience, with CA State experience preferred.
- You have a proven track record for working well across teams and with external partners.
- You are a strong written and verbal communicator and are able to explain complex issues in clear, persuasive language.
- You have experience taking initiatives or programs from conception to launch.
- You’re collaborative and great at keeping different stakeholders aligned.
- You have a strong passion for helping to slow climate change
You don’t have to have every listed requirement and skill to be a great fit - you may even teach us something about what we should be looking for! If you are passionate about this opportunity and think you have the skills to succeed, please apply!
Please note: while we appreciate all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our team.