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Who we are

The Rainforest Alliance is a global non-profit working to create a future where people and nature thrive in harmony. The enormity of the challenges we face requires working together in a broad alliance. That’s why we partner with farming and forest communities, companies, governments, and millions of individuals worldwide to drive positive change across the Earth’s most important tropical landscapes.

Together we work to protect biodiversity, sustain ecosystems, build climate resilience, strengthen human rights—and improve the livelihoods of the people who call these vital natural landscapes home.

Our global benefits

We’re a truly global organization, with nearly 700 members of staff based in 36 countries worldwide.

But no matter where you work, we offer a well-rounded and locally competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being: from learning and development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance, to generous sabbatical entitlements.

Annual leave
Paid holiday/vacation, parental leave, personal leave, and sick leave

Paid sabbatical leave*
After seven years of employment

Rainforest Alliance “resilience days”
Nine additional leave days per year, prorated based on start date

Employee Assistance Program
Confidential counseling support for employees and their immediate family members

Work from abroad*
For up to eight weeks per calendar year

Flexible working model*
Work from home, the office, or both

Learning & development opportunities*
The Rainforest Alliance Academy, with access to LinkedIn Learning and external training opportunities.

*Details are outlined in individual national policies. We encourage you to ask for more details about our benefits during the hiring process.

This is your opportunity to leapfrog into the future with us and deepen your commitment for our mission. We want you to find your future with us.

Santiago Gowland, Rainforest Alliance CEO

Work that matters

At the Rainforest Alliance, you’ll contribute to meaningful impact for people and nature while growing your career in a purpose-driven environment where people are connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Why work at the Rainforest Alliance?

At the Rainforest Alliance, every role contributes to creating a better future for people and nature. Whether supporting farmers, advancing sustainable business practices, influencing policy, or enabling our global operations, we are united by our shared purpose.

You will work with passionate colleagues across countries, cultures, and disciplines to solve complex global challenges. At the same time, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, expand your skills, and contribute to an organization that is continuously evolving and strengthening its impact.

Here’s more of what you can expect working with us:

Purpose and impact

Meaningful work that contributes to our mission to create a better future for people and nature

Growth and development

Career pathways, learning opportunities, and support to help employees grow in ways that align with their strengths and aspirations

Performance and recognition

A culture of accountability, feedback, and recognition, where contributions are acknowledged and growth is supported

Rewards and benefits

Fair and competitive compensation, market-aligned rewards, and benefits that support employees’ well-being and financial security

Well-being, engagement, and flexibility

Flexible ways of working, resilience days, and well-being support that enable employees to perform sustainably. Opportunities to shape our organization through engagement surveys, pulse checks, leadership fireside chats, and ongoing dialogue

A day in the life at the Rainforest Alliance

Get a glimpse into how our colleagues spend their days, from working with cocoa-growing communities in Ghana to connecting with supporters from our New York City office. Explore their stories to see the different ways we contribute to impact.

  • “Three-plus years in at the Rainforest Alliance, and what I love most is the people! I get to work alongside colleagues across the regions who are super talented, resilient, and deeply mission-driven. Once you give your heart to the frog, it’s hard to take it back.”

    Lopa Chakraborty, HR Manager, USA

  • “I’ve had the privilege of leading the Rainforest Alliance for five years, and I feel enormous pride in our impact, gratitude for the legacy we inherited, and confidence in what we can achieve together as one team, for people and nature.” 

    Santiago Gowland, Chief Executive Officer, Argentina

  • “I love having the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring, and dedicated people from all around the world. It’s a place where I feel valued, connected, and genuinely happy to be part of.”

    Dulce Aguilar, Executive Assistant, USA

  • “Two years in, what I cherish most about the Rainforest Alliance is how seamlessly mission and people intertwine. Every time I witness our work creating tangible change around the world, I’m reminded exactly why I chose this path, and why I continue to walk it.”

    Derrick Oduor, NetSuite SME Support Engineer, Kenya

  • “Being in Customer Success means listening, adapting, and speaking up for our clients—often without the spotlight. What keeps me inspired is our team’s resilience, mutual respect, and shared drive to make a difference through collaboration.”

    Kiyoko Uematsu, Senior Associate, Customer Success, Japan

  • “I joined Rainforest Alliance over 12 months ago, and in that time, I have had the pleasure of building a new team that is passionate about getting the best out of technology to help farmers getting their crops Rainforest Alliance Certified, and collect data from them that we can turn into useful information for them.”

    Yasin Zackaria, Director of Architecture & Engineering, United Kingdom

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