Join Our Team

Do you support Rainforest Foundation US’s mission to defend the rights of Indigenous peoples, protect rainforests, and tackle the climate crisis? Explore our open positions below.

Open positions we're currently hiring for

Volunteer Positions

There are currently no volunteer positions available

Internships

There are currently no internship positions available

Our Hiring Process is Simple

1

Check our open positions to find a job that fits your experience.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early and to carefully study the job description to ensure they meet the requirements.

2

Apply online.

Click on the job you’re interested in. This will redirect you to our careers site.

3

If you are shortlisted, the hiring manager will contact you.

Given the large volume of applications we receive, some time may elapse before the selection process is complete. Unfortunately, RFUS is unable to contact everyone who applies.

4

Most interviews will be conducted virtually.

The hiring manager will meet shortlisted candidates for a conversation and a practical exercise.

5

Join the Rainforest Foundation US (RFUS) family.

Newly hired candidates must complete a 90-day onboarding process.

RFUS is an equal opportunity employer, and employment is based upon qualifications and competency.

Compensation and Benefits

RFUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our full-time employees enjoy generous benefits, including:

Medical, dental,
and vision

We pay 100% of the employee and dependents’ health and welfare benefits premiums

401(k) retirement benefits

With a match and employer contribution

Generous
time off

We offer generous vacation, sick and personal leave, holidays, summer Fridays, and an extended winter break office closure

Life insurance


We offer flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program

Some positions
may be fully remote
or hybrid

Workplace Culture

At Rainforest Foundation US, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and a better world.

From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. RFUS strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected and valued, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace for all.

Rainforest Foundation US prides itself on providing a flexible, family-friendly work environment that values work-life balance. Our offices are in a historic downtown Brooklyn neighborhood easily accessible by public transit.

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