Job description

OVERVIEW
Verdani is seeking a sustainability, ESG and Sustainable Real Estate Content Writer to support our marketing, corporate and client communications needs. This position will also help oversee and manage Verdani’s Communications team members to accomplish their projects and administrative tasks. This position requires a professional who takes initiative, is self-sufficient, creative, and resourceful. Preference will be given to those with:

• Proven work experience in ESG, sustainability and/or commercial real estate

• Proven project and team management and coordination experience

• Strong writing portfolio with samples that include technical writing for data driven narrative (annual reports, white papers, research reports, etc.)

• Desire and ability to work in a high-energy and fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and people skills

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

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CONTENT WRITING RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Partner with Verdani colleagues, communications director, and client marketing teams to help drive critical ESG communications and execute hands-on projects to ensure a nimble and consistent, brand appropriate, communications approach.

• Translate ESG strategy, priorities and milestones into communication materials that span from reporting and disclosures to marketing including website messaging and media, pitch books, press releases, blogs, articles, presentations, fund-level reports, quarterly reports, content and lite-design for periodic internal and external event materials, ongoing communications program strategy, awareness campaigns, internal and external newsletters and memos, response to investor DDQs and RFPs, communications support for ESG team meetings, conferences, corporate strategy sessions, etc.

• Primarily responsible for producing annual ESG reports, annual strategy impact reports covering all aspects including content curation and development, content gathering, data gathering, data auditing, writing, project management, client management of review and revision periods, client liaison, communication and coordinating with design team, ensuring final product is delivered and all files successfully published and distributed according to Verdani and client requirements).

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COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Manage client programs as appropriate or assigned

• Guide, manage, and support coordination of communications department projects. Keep track of timelines, to-do lists, calendar, and deadlines, and help monitor and ensure content and data gathering for projects is done in a timely manner

• Guide, manage, and support production of social media posts and PowerPoint presentations

• Guide, manage, and support design of marketing pieces by designing charts and graphs, infographics, and other visuals, including photos and/or maps. Adhere to and uphold Verdani, client and partner brand guidelines.

• Help update Verdani website text content

• Guide, manage, and support quality assurance of workflow and production of communications projects

• Conduct market research and develop marketing proposals. Keep up to date with the industry’s latest developments, trends, and promotional opportunities

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE*
We understand that the job requirements are varied, and a single applicant may not have all the experience we require or prefer. We will consider candidates with the optimal combination of required and preferred experience and a “Can Do” professional manner.
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• 6-8+ years of professional writing experience

• 6-8+ years professional, corporate communications and/or marketing experience

• Strong experience both creating new content and elevating existing communications content in-line with company brand and style guidelines and with knowledge of industry best practices

• Recent sustainability or ESG-focused communications experience in institutional real estate or financial services industry is preferred

• Balance a strategic approach with day-to-day tactical execution and project management

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to translate technical activities, results, and concepts into accessible and thematic internal and client-facing messages

• Exceptional interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and partners across various time zones

• Demonstrated work ethic and accountability; ability to individually drive initiatives

• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to evolve as the role and team evolve

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Preferences*

• Proficiency with online collaboration tools such as SharePoint and the Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint

• Exceptional multi-tasking skills, self-motivation to complete projects and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Ability to conceptualize, strategize, prioritize, initiate and execute approved projects independently as well as with support from management

• Willingness to be a team player in a high energy, performance-based organization that experiences waves of intense project deadlines

• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members across disciplines and in multiple geographic locations

• Strong design, color palette, layout, and typographical ability

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PLATFORMS & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS*

• Proficiency with PC platforms

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office* PowerPoint, Excel and Word – We use Word, Excel and PowerPoint every day

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, a plus

• Experience with Squarespace (or Ceros) website builders, data visualization tools (such as PowerBI or Tableau), or ArcGIS, a plus

• If working remotely, must have reliable daily access to high-speed Internet connection

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FOR EMPLOYEES We can provide computer equipment and access to Microsoft Office, Outlook and SharePoint. CONTRACTORS must have your own sufficient, well-running computer equipment and software and reliable daily access to high-speed Internet connection.

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WORK SAMPLES*
Please include the following materials in your application:

• Writing samples – required with inquiry

• PowerPoint presentation samples – required with inquiry

• If you have a design portfolio, please send link to your website or PDF portfolio

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LANGUAGES*

• Fluent in English

• Exceptional written and communication skills

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS*

• Verdani is an equal opportunity employer

• This position can be done remotely and located anywhere in the United States. Preference given to candidates who can work within the Pacific Time Zone (PT)

• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States

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

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ABOUT VERDANI PARTNERS*
Verdani is a mission-driven organization to advance sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our international team of experts believes in living and working with sound environmental and economic values. We specialize in greening new and existing large building portfolios and supporting corporate sustainability needs. Verdani Partners maintains a high level of technical and practical knowledge in real estate, building operations, energy analysis, sustainability reporting, codes, and green building certifications. Some of our key services are corporate sustainability, GRESB & GRI reporting, LEED Certifications, Energy Star Benchmarking, ASHRAE Audits, Commissioning, and Education. 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. Our talented team of experts rocks the sustainability world with expertise, passion, and an above-and-beyond commitment. We work hard to deliver 200% for our clients while striking a balance between work and family needs.

Verdani is a fast-growing organization that is community and employee-focused. We have great employee benefits including flexible working 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/conference allowance, and monthly internet/food stipends.

Being part of the Verdani team is like being part of something bigger – we are a group of diverse and dedicated individuals who act more like a family with the same goal in mind: trying to make a difference in the world now and for future generations. We are laid back but very talented, professional and most of all, we like to make our work fun!

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WELLNESS & BENEFITS*
Verdani is supportive of employee satisfaction, growth, health, and well-being. We offer many benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and mental health day
• Extra vacation days based on tenure
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual allowance for professional certifications, training, memberships and attending professional conferences
• Monthly internet/food stipend
• Annual equipment allowance
• Flexible work arrangements including work from home, flexible working hours, and flexible schedules with supervisor approval
• 401K program with employer contributions
• And more!

**Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to give status updates on your application at this time. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly via email.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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