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Sr. Impact Project Manager – B Corp Certification (Temp)

New York City

Vita Coco is the leading coconut water brand in the world, built on a simple idea: bring better-for-you, natural hydration to more people. Since starting in 2004, we’ve grown into a global business with teams in New York, London, and Singapore, and we’re now publicly traded on NASDAQ under COCO. 

As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, we’re committed to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet. We move fast, stay scrappy, and care deeply about doing the right thing. 

We’re now looking for someone who’s excited to join a growing, purpose-driven company and help shape what comes next.

Our Values: 

  • Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy. 
  • Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward. 
  • United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals. 
  • Part of Something Bigger: We’re committed to uplifting the communities we’re connected to locally and globally 

What You’ll Do:


The Vita Coco Company is seeking an experienced Impact Project Manager to support our upcoming B Corp recertification process and broader impact strategy initiatives. This role will serve as a key partner to the VP of Sustainability & Social Impact, helping assess, strengthen, and implement systems, policies, and governance structures required under the latest B Corp standards.


The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with experience in sustainability, ESG, corporate governance, social impact, or B Corp certification. They will help coordinate cross-functional teams, identify organizational gaps, and drive implementation efforts across departments to support successful recertification.

How You’ll Do It:
B Corp Gap Assessment & Strategy
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of Vita Coco's governance structures, policies, systems, and practices against the latest B Corp standards.
• Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities across applicable impact topics.
• Develop recommendations, implementation plans, and prioritization frameworks to address identified gaps.
• Support interpretation and application of evolving B Lab requirements.


Project Management & Implementation
• Support in the development and maintenance of detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and accountability trackers.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across departmental teams.
• Drive execution of approved action plans and monitor progress toward recertification requirements.
• Facilitate working sessions, stakeholder meetings, and status updates.
• Collect, coordinate, and verify both qualitative and quantitative data from internal department owners.


Advisory & Technical Support
• Serve as a trusted advisor on B Corp-related projects and best practices.
• Provide guidance on governance, impact measurement, policies, documentation, and management systems.
• Support development or enhancement of policies, procedures, and governance frameworks where needed.
• Research emerging B Corp requirements and peer company practices.


Certification Management
• Support preparation, organization, and submission of documentation required throughout the recertification process including relationships with certifying bodies, partners, and advisors.
• Manage requests, deadlines, and communications associated with the certification review.
• Help ensure audit readiness and maintain organized project records.
• Identify risks to certification timelines and propose mitigation strategies.

What You’ll Bring to Vita Coco:

Required
• 6+ years of experience in project management, sustainability, ESG, social impact, corporate responsibility, corporate governance, or related fields.
• Direct experience with B Corp certification, recertification, or B Impact Assessment processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Preferred
• Experience with Version 7 B Corp certification.
• Experience in food and bev production or consumer packaged gods.
• Experience with sustainability reporting, ESG programs, or impact strategy implementation.
• Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and impact measurement.
• Experience integrating newly acquired business units or entity into ESG strategies and certification.
• Working experience with public company filings or regulatory-adjacent reporting.
• Consulting experience supporting organizational change or sustainability transformation initiatives.


Key Deliverables (6-12 Month Contract/24-30 hours weekly)
• Comprehensive B Corp gap assessment and readiness review.
• Prioritized roadmap of actions required for recertification.
• Cross-functional implementation plan with owners, milestones, and timelines.
• Development or enhancement of key policies, governance processes, and supporting documentation.
• Ongoing project management and coordination across recertification workstreams.
• Support throughout the certification review process through submission and evaluation stages.

This role provides a unique opportunity to help shape the future of impact and sustainability at Vita Coco. High-performing candidates may be considered for expanded responsibilities and potential transition into a full-time role as the company's sustainability and social impact function continues to grow.

USD $60-70/hr

This is a reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

US Pay Range

$60 - $70 USD

A NOTE FROM US  

We welcome you to apply—even if you don’t check every box. We’re big fans of curious, growth-minded people who want to learn, contribute, and make an impact. If you feel connected to our brands and our mission, we’d love to hear from you.  

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