ABOUT RAN

For more than 40 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned to preserve forests, protect the climate, and uphold human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through research, education, partnerships, peaceful direct action, grassroots organizing, strategic campaigns, and communications. We are committed to working with Indigenous and frontline communities directly impacted by profit-driven systems of injustice. In partnership with allies from around the world, RAN challenges corporations to stop their destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt policies that reduce their contributions to climate change. With a budget of approximately $13 million and an international staff of approximately 65 (based in San Francisco to New York to London to Asia), RAN works toward a world where the rights and dignity of all communities are respected and where healthy forests, a stable climate, and wild biodiversity are protected and celebrated.

RACIAL JUSTICE

RAN strives to integrate values of equity and fairness into our work, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structure. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this ongoing process and work with us to create a just and inclusive work environment and world.

RAN values diversity in race, class, gender, culture, and religion, and implements programs internally to ensure that staff, board, and activists understand and adopt anti-oppression principles. For more information about RAN’s history, culture, and philosophy, please visit RAN’s website.

THE POSITION

RAN’s Forest Program is focused on protecting tropical biodiversity from corporate expansion and supporting the rights of Indigenous and traditional peoples to control and manage their territories. This position plays a critical leadership role within the Forest team, reporting directly to the Forest Program Director, and shares responsibility for the strategic direction, management, and daily maintenance of the Forest Program. Specifically, the Deputy Forest Program Director manages the campaigns and research work for the program, including the Keep Forests Standing campaign and Forests & Finance Coalition, and shares responsibility for the overall project management and coordination of the Forest Program. The role requires forest and corporate campaigning expertise and strong management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a management lead for teams within the Forest ProgramWorks with Directors and teams to create and implement strategies for brands campaigning, forest finance campaigning, and cross-programmatic research, and ensures strategies are aligned with RAN’s mission, vision and strategic planOversees project management and annual work planning for the Forest Program.Works with the Finance Team and Directors to develop the Forest Program budget, approves invoices, and is responsible for closing out the Forest Program budget month over month.Supervises campaign and research leads in the Forest ProgramProvides support across the team as needed, ensuring that pace and capacity are healthy, and delegating responsibilities as necessaryPartners with the Public Engagement Departments on digital, organizing and communications strategies for the Forest ProgramSupports corporate negotiations with financial institutions, brands, and forest-risk companiesServes as a public and media spokesperson for RANMaintain relationships with coalition partnersSupports fundraising efforts and partners with the development team on funder cultivation, proposal development and reportingManages external contractorsOther duties as assigned by Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 10 years of experience working on forest issuesMinimum of 10 years of experience in campaigning, with strong experience in developing successful advocacy campaignsMinimum of 5 years of experience with managing staff and teams in advocacy or nonprofit sectorsExperience in leading and/or directing financial, supply chain, and/or investigative researchProven leadership ability, including project managing and directing complex projects across multiple teams and geographiesDetail-oriented and able to work with a team, across multiple teams and time zones, as well as work independentlyDemonstrated flexibility and problem solving skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsMinimum of 5 years of budget management experienceAbility to travel up to 30% of the time including international trips

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in, or with partners, Indigenous and frontline communities, in tropical forest regions, particularly Indonesia and BrazilLanguage skills from regions in which we work are a plus, including but not limited to Indonesian, Portuguese, and JapanesePrevious experience working with a cross-cultural team across global time zonesDemonstrated experience in leading corporate negotiations

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position with an anticipated salary range equivalent to $115,000-$125,000 USD commensurate with experience and location. The position is remote and open to candidates based in the US, UK or Europe who are able to work across time zones. RAN has staff and partners in time zones across the world, and staff are expected to work flexibly in order to connect with colleagues.

For staff in the US, benefits include RAN-paid health, dental and vision insurance for the staff person and their partner/family, a retirement plan with a 3% employer match, and a slate of RAN-paid additional coverages. For staff outside the US, reimbursements for healthcare and pension/retirement are available. All staff, regardless of location, are eligible for four weeks PTO (increases to five weeks after two years) as well as a paid winter break, a 12-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS

RAN is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing all people with equal access to employment and volunteer opportunities. If you need assistance with accommodations during our interview or employment process, please contact HR@ran.org. We encourage applicants of color and from other historically excluded identities to apply for this position.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

RAN is a union workplace; our staff are represented by RAN Alliance for Workers’ Rights (RAWR) via CWA 9415. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

TO APPLY

For optimal consideration, please apply by November 30, 2025 using the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (preferably one that is published).

APPLICATION LINK:

https://rainforest-action-network.breezy.hr/p/66cd278be13a-deputy-forest-program-director

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