What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Sustainability position at Chobani?
Vice President of Sustainability
Date: Jun 18, 2026
Location: Twin Falls, ID, US New Berlin, NY, US
Summary
As Head of Sustainability, you'll set the vision and lead the charge across Chobani's most important environmental frontiers — climate, water, waste, packaging, and responsible sourcing. You won't just advise from the sidelines; you'll be a trusted partner to our leadership team and the driving force behind how a purpose-built food company turns ambition into measurable impact.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include:
- Lead all of Chobani's Environmental Sustainability Pillars while helping orchestrate the company's total ESG strategy
- Build on and bring to life a sustainability vision that's woven into the fabric of who we are and where we're going
- Build, lead, and inspire a team that turns bold goals into real programs across the organization
- Dig into the data — run regular assessments, spot the gaps, and design the plans that close them
- Partner across the business — supply chain, operations, product development — to make sustainability part of how every team works, not an afterthought
- Own how Chobani tells its ESG story to customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders, backed by metrics that hold up to scrutiny
- Stay ahead of where the industry is heading, and bring the best thinking back home to sharpen our strategy
- Be a visible champion and spokesperson for everything Chobani is doing to protect the planet
- Track what matters, report on progress, and bring our performance story to senior leadership
Requirements
The requirements of this position include:
- 10 years of Management experience
- 5 years of experience leading a sustainability organization
- 10 years of management experience
- 5 years leading a sustainability organization
- A knack for complex problem solving — cutting through ambiguity to develop, evaluate, and implement real solutions
- Strong communication skills — the ability to convey ideas clearly and rally people behind them
- Sharp critical thinking — using logic and reasoning to weigh trade-offs and choose the right path forward
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time position is $217,000.00 - $342,100.00, bonus equity benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $217,000 - $342,100