Sustainability Coordinator

Sustainability Coordinator

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.

Primary responsibilities may include:

• Serve as a team coordinator and client support resource across multiple sustainability consulting contracts.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, agendas, action items, and client communications.
• Coordinate ESG/Sustainability reporting initiatives, including GRESB, PRI, CDP, EcoVadis and others.
• Support sustainability program development, policy updates, annual planning, and gap analyses.
• Create, review, quality-control, and present client-facing content, including reports, presentations, trainings, and awareness campaigns.
• Administer project management systems, document repositories, collaboration platforms, and team workflows.
• Conduct and manage surveys, stakeholder engagement efforts, and data collection initiatives for clients and properties.
• Coordinate technical sustainability assessments at both portfolio and property levels.
• Analyze sustainability data and develop visualizations, summaries, and recommendations to communicate key findings for client POC.
• Perform ESG research and quality assurance to support reports, disclosures, policies, and other client deliverables.

Secondary responsibilities may include:

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Verdani programs, initiatives, and internal frameworks.
• Conduct research and analysis on sustainability trends, regulations, reporting frameworks, and industry best practices to inform client services and internal Verdani strategy.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership, guidance documents, methodologies, policies, and educational resources.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to quality standards.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on topics such as ESG/Sustainability reporting frameworks, sustainability regulations, and emerging industry requirements.
• Facilitate internal knowledge sharing, training programs, workshops, and professional development initiatives.
• Support business operations and organizational initiatives through committee participation, process improvement, resource development, and collaboration across teams.

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:
• Property Management
• Real Estate Investment and Finance
• Corporate sustainability experience
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks (i.e., GRESB, PRI, GRI, CDP, EcoVadis, etc.)
• Knowledge of Energy Star Portfolio Manager
• LEED for Operations and Maintenance (LEED O+M) experience
• Technical knowledge including AI platforms (e.g. CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT) and/or software coding (e.g. SQL [Structured Query Language], Python)

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.

Fluent in spoken and written English

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.

As a company committed to fair hiring, Verdani Partners does not ask about prior convictions or any credit history checks until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Background checks will be conducted only after the initial offer and always in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Our goal is to ensure that all applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to succeed in the role.

Verdani Partners is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our diverse international team of experts is committed to integrating environmental, social and economic values into real estate and corporate sustainability strategies.

We specialize in greening new and existing large building portfolios and supporting corporate sustainability initiatives. Our expertise spans sustainability reporting, green building certifications, energy efficiency, and operational best practices. Some of our key services include:

• Corporate Sustainability Strategy & Reporting (GRESB, GRI)
• Green Building Certifications (LEED, Energy Star Benchmarking)
• Energy & Operational Efficiency (ASHRAE Audits, Commissioning)
• Sustainability Education & Training

Our approach is to prioritize practical, long-term solutions that enhance economic, social, and environmental value. Our talented team of experts rocks the sustainability world with expertise, passion, and an above-and-beyond commitment.

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!

Verdani is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive meaningful impact.

If you're looking for a purpose-driven career where your work makes a difference, we invite you to join the Verdani team!