Position Title:  Director of Strategy -  Latin America 

Location: Remote -  International, in region candidates encouraged to apply

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Salary to be determined by the regional market in the candidate's country of residence.

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt 

Reports to: Director of Conservation Strategy 

Note: A cover letter, resume or CV,  and a brief writing sample are required for your application to be considered. 

Cover letter: In your cover letter please tell us about any prior experience that will be useful or leveraged in the Director of Strategy - Latin America role.  We are particularly interested to understand what experiences you've had working with conservation actors in Latin America. Please use 500 words or fewer. 

ABOUT US:

Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has been safeguarding imperiled tropical habitats and saving endangered species by establishing protected areas in partnership with local organizations and communities. With our partners, we have protected more than 51 million acres of vital habitat across Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies upon the generous support of the public to successfully implement our important conservation action.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR MISSION:

The Director of Strategy - Latin America will lead projects and partnerships across Latin America and the Caribbean with a focus on Brazil, the Andes,  and Central America. 

• Grow and expand Rainforest Trust’s conservation impact in Latin America by overseeing the development of the region's project portfolio.
• Develop high quality and creative projects through the management of a team of regional strategists developing project applications.
• Increase project success, raise the profile of Rainforest Trust, and support fundraising by communicating regional impact, strategy, and vision to donors, Board, Government contacts, and others.
• Expand the impact of Rainforest Trust though new and ambitious partnerships with other funders and project implementers.
• Create efficiencies for RT grantees and staff by managing and overseeing the development and approval processes
• Oversee the implementation of new and creative strategies within our projects by partnering with grantees, and colleagues across the organization to troubleshoot when issues escalate. 

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE HOPING YOU’LL HAVE:

• Broad knowledge of conservation actors in Latin America.
• Knowledge of the most critical conservation threats throughout Latin America.
• Demonstrated ability to develop landscape-level strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify creative, impactful partnerships between various actors/organizations to maximize project impact and success.
• Existing relationships with experts and conservationists in Latin America and a skillset to develop new relationships as necessary.
• Strong government relationships in appropriate ministries relating to Protected and Conserved Area Creation in the region.
• Demonstrated ability to review and edit detailed documents created by others to ensure logic, satisfy applicable criteria, and meet due diligence standards.
• Clear written and oral communication skills in public settings or with high-level donors with the ability to communicate the mission and impact.
• Experience building and overseeing complex processes.
• Ability to collaboratively develop and implement problem-solving strategies.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to learn and apply new information independently.
• Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish, English, and preferably Portuguese.
• Experience managing an international team.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rainforest Trust values the diversity of our planet and environment and wants our team to reflect the richness of the global population we serve. We believe that striving to maintain a demographically diverse workforce where employees are treated equitably and feel a strong sense of inclusion is not only an ethical imperative but also a key driver of innovation and excellence, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission of conserving and protecting our natural environment.  

We put this belief into action by striving to apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to every aspect of employment, from how we hire and recruit, to how we determine compensation and benefits, to the training and development we offer, and the working conditions we create. 

Research shows that while cis-men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks (especially groups that are underrepresented in the conservations field) tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single qualification, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!

We are an equal-opportunity employer and give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Rainforest Trust is a remote first organization and the incumbent will be expected to work primarily from home with an excellent internet connection.

This position will be required to travel, around 30%, within the region. Occasional national and/or international travel may be required for organizational meetings and other events

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer terminal for an extended period. The person in this position frequently communicates with colleagues both verbally and in writing and must be able to exchange accurate, neat and thorough information. 

ANTICIPATED SALARY 

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. The actual salary for international hires will be determined by the regional market in the candidate's country of residence. Information on other benefits may be found on our Careers Page.