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Work with us to create a better future for people and nature.
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 core values
Our core values are key to achieving our mission. They form the compass that guides the way we work with our colleagues and partners.
Our impacts
Discover how our work drives positive change for people and nature around the world.
Where we work
We work in critically important tropical landscapes across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
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
Our mission
The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities.
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Job opportunities
Check out our list of current job opportunities around the world.
Requests for Proposals
Explore our current Requests for Proposals for services, contracts, internships, and other opportunities for consultants.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our Leadership Team and Board of Directors oversee the Rainforest Alliance’s work to create a better future for people and nature.
Information For US Applicants Only
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Other legal notices
- Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Please be informed that our selection process may include pre-employment screening to comply with applicable anti-terrorist financing and support regulations.