Sustainability & Social Impact Specialist, Temporary

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Sustainability and Social Impact Specialist to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

We are seeking a motivated ESG and Social Impact Specialist to provide temporary coverage and ensure continuity across our sustainability and social impact initiatives. This role will support a wide range of programs including ESG reporting, community engagement, volunteerism, and internal project management. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and stakeholders.

The day-to-day

Manage annual ESG rankers and raters submissions, including tracking deadlines, updating questionnaires, and coordinating reviews.

Serve as a Social Impact and Sustainability point of contact for the company’s Ambassador Program, coordinating with global site leads and ambassadors on charitable initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and local engagement activities.

Maintain relationships with community partners and assist with corporate sponsorships, events, and the Giving platform.

Oversee aspects of the giving program, including reviewing and approving grant requests.

Provide project management support for the Sustainability and Social Impact team by maintaining dashboards, leading project review calls, and tracking deliverables.

Contribute to ongoing ESG and sustainability initiatives, including compliance, governance, scenario analysis, renewable energy projects, and contract renewals.

Collaborate regularly with internal communications and site-based ambassadors to ensure alignment on corporate social impact messaging.

What you'll need

2+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or corporate social impact programs.

Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Strong communication skills with experience engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and conscientious.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

What will help you on the job

Prior experience using Monday.com.

Salary range

$59,000.00 - $93,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $73,000.00- $109,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.