Contract Packaging Project Coordinator

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 Hong Kong, Singapore and London.

The Packaging Project Coordinator will play a key role in managing timelines, tracking deliverables, and supporting cross-functional execution for primary and secondary packaging. You'll help keep projects on track from artwork development through production by coordinating internal teams, external partners, and packaging milestones. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong project management skills and an interest in packaging, operations, or product development. This is a 6 month contract with potential for an extension depending on business needs. This role reports to our Assistant Innovation Manager.

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinate packaging project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time execution
• Support artwork development by routing files for review and tracking feedback across teams
• Maintain accurate records of packaging files, specifications, and approvals
• Assist in preparing artwork briefs for the creative team and managing proofing and approval process
• Monitor upcoming packaging needs across new launches, updates, and seasonal changes
• Help manage physical samples, mock-ups, and packaging libraries for internal reference
• Partner with Product Development and Quality to ensure packaging meets all technical and regulatory requirements
• Identify and flag risks or delays in packaging timelines and work with teams to troubleshoot

Qualifications :

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 $25-28 / hour. 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.

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 regarding 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.

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