Rainforest Foundation US is hiring a
Location**:**
Work Schedule:
4-month commitment (November–February), with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.
20-29 hours per week
Employment/Job Type: Part-time; temporary
Department**:** Development
Supervising Manager**:**
Team:
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About Rainforest Foundation US
For over 30 years, Rainforest Foundation US (RFUS) has worked to address climate change and safeguard biodiversity by promoting the rights of indigenous peoples and supporting their efforts to protect and defend their rainforests. Science shows that forests managed by indigenous peoples are healthier, suffer less deforestation, capture more carbon, and contain more biodiversity than forests managed by private or public entities--including nationally protected areas. What’s more, scientists tell us that protecting forests is as important as reducing greenhouse emissions if we hope to stem the tide of ecological collapse.
RFUS works in partnership with indigenous communities and their representative organizations to protect tropical rainforests by supporting their efforts to secure rights to their lands, strengthen monitoring and land security, influence laws and policies that protect their resources, and build strong and sustainable community leadership. By investing directly in indigenous communities, RFUS connects the people rooted in the land with the tools, training, and resources to be effective advocates and protectors of the forests they call home. RFUS currently operates four country programs in Brazil, Guyana, Panama, and Peru, and hosts a number of regional partnerships in Central America, the Amazon Basin, and across the tropical belt.
About the Position
The Development Assistant will support the development team's fundraising efforts during the end-of-year campaign. This part-time position is designed for those with database experience and an interest in development and nonprofit fundraising. This position reports to the Development Operations and Annual Giving Manager.
This position is intended for an individual interested in building a career in nonprofit fundraising. The willingness to ask questions to learn is a must. The Assistant will be well-positioned to get to know staff members in various roles throughout the organization, including outside of fundraising, and learn about nonprofits in general.
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Workplace Culture & Conditions
Rainforest Foundation US prides itself on providing a flexible, equitable, family-friendly, and inclusive work environment that values work-life balance. Our offices are pet friendly and located in a historic downtown Brooklyn neighborhood that is easily accessible by public transit and boasts many restaurants and services.
Commitment to Equality & Equity
Rainforest Foundation US does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Black, indigenous, and people of color are highly encouraged to apply.
Application instructions
RFUS aims to fill the position immediately.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early and advised to carefully study the job description to ensure they meet the requirements and skills we are looking for.
Applications will not be considered without the submission of a resume and answering the application questions.
Please note that the position will be listed as open until filled. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
The candidate must possess the legal requirements to work in the United States; Rainforest Foundation US will not sponsor visas for international candidates.