Talent Acquisition Specialist, Vita Coco
Temp Assignment
Pay Range: $25 - $40 per hour
2+ days a week in office
Coconut-based beverages
Job no longer available
Coconut-based beverages
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
Pay Range: $25 - $40 per hour
2+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To reimagine what is possible when brands deliver great-tasting, natural, and nutritious products that are better for you and better for the world.
Role
Who you are
- 1-2 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR support, in-house or agency recruitment (preferred) (internships and early‑career experience welcome)
- Exposure to recruiting across multiple functions
- Experience working with an ATS (Greenhouse strongly preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, Communications, or related field
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Adaptable and comfortable supporting a variety of roles and teams
- A strong communicator with a people‑first mindset
- Collaborative, proactive, and excited to grow within Talent Acquisition/People functions
- Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment with changing priorities
- We welcome you to apply—even if you don’t check every box
What the job involves
- Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Manager
- Support the recruiting process from job posting through onboarding, assisting with roles across Corporate and Commercial teams
- Review resumes, help identify qualified candidates, and support screening efforts
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring teams
- Assist with offer and onboarding logistics to ensure a smooth candidate transition
- Act as one of the first points of contact for candidates, helping create a positive experience
- Ensure timely communication and follow‑up at every stage of the hiring process
- Partner with the TA team to deliver a consistent, inclusive, and positive candidate journey
- Maintain accuracy and organization within our Greenhouse ATS
- Manage job postings across job boards and internal systems
- Support recruiting workflows and process documentation
- Assist with recruiting metrics such as time‑to‑fill, pipeline activity, and interview volume
- Partner with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to support hiring needs and scheduling priorities
- Assist with employer branding efforts, including careers page updates, social content, and campus initiatives
- Conduct research on talent market trends, competitors, and sourcing channels
- Support ad hoc Talent Acquisition projects as needed
Application process
- Employment Type: Temporary, 3-month contract with potential to extend
Our take
Coconut water is a $1B+ market in the US, and it was fiercely fought over back when it was still emerging. Vita Coco ultimately came out on top, beating out Zico (ultimately shuttered following its acquisition by Coca-Cola), and since then, has spread its reach to over 30 countries worldwide.
It’s made some savvy product decisions to keep hold of this top spot. The Vita Coco brand has diversified to accommodate evolving consumer priorities by adding additional health- and sustainability-focused beverages. It’s also riding the recent canned-cocktail craze through a partnership forged with Diageo’s Captain Morgan. And perhaps most importantly, it hasn’t changed its prices much despite the economic downturn.
Analysts predict this budget-friendly approach will see the top-tier company performing well in the event of a recession. Certainly, it will also give the company a boost in a market where coconut water is considered a premium beverage. There are whispers that Zico might be returning to the game, but this old rival will have a lot of catching up to do, especially off the back of a post-IPO secondary offering that has bolstered Coco's value.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Feb 2011
$13.7m
EARLY VC
May 2010
$4.1m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $17.8m
Company benefits
- Health Benefits
- 401(k) + Match
- Paid Holidays and Unlimited Vacation
- Phone Allowance
- Car Allowance
- Gas Card
- Professional Development
- Financial Advisors
- Employee Product Allowance
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- CALM & PEERFIT Gym Membership
- Vita Coco E*Trade Account
- Pet Insurance & Dog Friendly Office
Company HQ
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Leadership
Michael Kirban
(Executive Chairman & Co-Founder)Has been with the company ever since co-founding it back in 2004.
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