Sustainability Coordinator

Verdani Partners is seeking a full-time Sustainability Coordinator in Carlsbad, CA, to assist with corporate sustainability programs. The role requires strong communication skills and a relevant degree. While preference is given to on-site candidates, remote work is allowed in certain cases. The position includes a 3-6 month training period and offers a salary range of $65,000-$70,000 per year, with hiring expected in July or August.
Title: Sustainability Coordinator

Position Type: Full-time

Reporting Location: Carlsbad, CA (remote would be allowed in certain cases)

Schedule: 8am-5pm PST, Mon-Fri

Salary Range: $65000-$70000/year

Start Date: not for immediate hire (July or August hiring)

Verdani Partners is looking for a sustainability coordinator who will assist our client account leads with implementing corporate sustainability programs and policies for each of our clients. They will directly help our teams in implementing policies in organizations with diversified, national, and international portfolios of buildings. This full-time position will begin with an intense 3-6 month training period. Preference will be given to candidates willing to work from our office in Carlsbad. Preference will also be given to candidates that have some educational training and experience with commercial real estate and/or corporate sustainability.

This applicant would coordinate directly with clients; therefore, they must also have superior communication, writing, and presentation skills. This is an entry-level position that will require a training course, which Verdani Partners will be providing.

Please see the “About Us” section below or visit our website (www.verdani.com) to learn more about our firm.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize that the job requirements may vary, and that not every candidate may possess all the required or preferred experience. We will consider candidates who demonstrate a combination of the required and preferred experience, as well as a proactive and positive "Can Do" attitude in their professional approach.

Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Majors: Sustainability, Architecture, Real Estate, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Business Admin or related field
• Excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills
• Ability to adapt to meet the needs of clients and the company
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Interest in becoming an expert in corporate sustainability
• Ability to learn on the job

Preferred:
• Master’s Degree
• LEED Green Associate, LEED Accredited Professional, or GRESB AP
• Commercial real estate experience
• Corporate sustainability experience
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks (i.e., GRESB, PRI, GRI, etc.)
• Knowledge of Energy Star Portfolio Manager
• LEED for Operations and Maintenance (LEED O+M) experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

During the execution of job responsibilities, the employee should expect the following conditions and demands associated with the role:
• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Occasional light to moderate lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be necessary
• Close vision requirements due to computer work
• Adequate hearing for effective communication in-person and/or on the telephone
• Ability to move objects weighting up to 25 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and/or 5 pounds continuously.
• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting where moderate noise levels may be present.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
• Fluent in spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL POSITION RELATED DETAILS
• Local candidates strongly preferred. Remote would be allowed in certain cases.
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
• This is a 40hr/week entry-level position with an expectation of at least a 1yr+ commitment.
• The employee for this position will go through an intense training period. While this is an entry-level position, there is vast potential for growth within Verdani Partners.

ABOUT VERDANI PARTNERS

Verdani Partners is a leading ESG consulting firm dedicated to advancing sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our mission-driven organization comprises an international team of experts with over 25 years of experience in real estate, sustainability, and ESG. We specialize in greening new and existing large building portfolios and supporting corporate sustainability needs. Verdani manages ESG programs for 22 real estate firms with over $690 billion AUM and more than 10,000 properties across 1.7 billion square feet of diversified, global portfolios. Our core services include climate resilience, decarbonization, net zero strategies, healthy buildings, biodiversity, DEI initiatives, data management, green building certifications, ESG frameworks, regulatory and annual reporting, ESG education, and stakeholder engagement. Our clients consistently rank #1, #2, and in the top five among their peers on global real estate ESG benchmarks such as GRESB and A to A+ on PRI.

Verdani’s corporate ESG, technical services, communications, and green building certifications departments, along with our key program verticals and ESG workforce development programs, bring an impressive breadth of expertise to each portfolio and project. Our approach is to identify and prioritize effective solutions that can be sustained over the life of the building, adding economic, social, and environmental value along the way. As a GRESB Global Partner, GRESB Training Partner, and member of the GRESB Benchmarking Committee, we actively participate with USGBC, ULI Greenprint, and Nareit. Since 2023, Verdani has been a Certified B Corporation™, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact, pledging to use business as a force for good®. Our talented team of experts combines passion with an above-and-beyond commitment to sustainability, delivering exceptional results for our clients while maintaining a balance between work and family needs.

Verdani is a fast-growing organization that prioritizes community and employee well-being. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including flexible work schedules, health insurance contributions, life and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, a 401k program with employer contributions, an employee assistance program, annual educational and conference allowances, and monthly internet and food stipends.

Joining the Verdani team means becoming part of something bigger. We are a diverse and dedicated group that feels more like a family, united by a shared goal: making a difference in the world now and for future generations. Our environment is laid-back yet professional, filled with talented individuals who believe in making work enjoyable and impactful.

Verdani is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Verdani is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees.

WELLNESS & BENEFITS

Verdani is supportive of employee satisfaction, growth, health, and wellbeing. We offer many benefits including:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Extra vacation days based on tenure
• Floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Annual allowance for professional certifications, training, memberships and attending professional conferences
• Monthly internet/food stipend
• Annual equipment allowance
• Annual support allowance
• Flexible work arrangements including work from home, flexible working hours, and flexible schedules with supervisor approval
• 401K program with employer contributions
• and more!

Thank you for your interest in this position at Verdani Partners!
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