The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company’s brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.
In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature’s resources.
In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation™ furthering the Company’s commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.
Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore. The Company is Nasdaq-listed under the ticker symbol COCO.
The ESG Manager will manage critical relationships and work closely with a network of cross-functional partners to drive Vita Coco’s ESG Strategy. The role will own, create, and track Vita Coco’s progress against its impact goals and help the company build a rigorous infrastructure in reporting and environmental management. The role will also work with a global network of nonprofit organizations focused on The Vita Coco Project® -- the Company’s social and environmental impact program based in its farming communities. The ESG manager will work with a wide array of stakeholders and will report to the Social Impact & Sustainability Program Director, based out of our NYC HQ.
This role is based out of our NYC HQ reporting to the Social Impact & Sustainability Program Director. The role requires up to 10% travel. We currently have a 2-to 3 day-per-week in-office requirement, to work from our Manhattan office.
Responsibilities:
ESG Project Management & Reporting
Partnerships & Purpose Lead Collaborations
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Champion
Qualifications:
The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, experience, education, training, licensure and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $100,000-$115,000. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at 10% of base salary. This range may vary for positions that will be performed outside of California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington.