About FOTR:  Friends of the Rainforest is a U.S.-based non-profit organization that works with children and adults to provide education and awareness centered around biodiversity and ecology and raise funds to support the Children’s Eternal Rainforest in Costa Rica. We do this through educational programming locally, nationally, and internationally, granting funds to organizations devoted to conservation efforts, and arranging ecotours for private and school groups.

Overall Position Description: Friends of the Rainforest is seeking its next Executive Director. This full-time role requires a strategic, self-motivated leader to advance our mission and strengthen financial resources for the Children’s Eternal Rainforest in Costa Rica.

The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors & other staff to grow financial resources and oversee fundraising and resource development efforts. This includes maintaining strong relationships with primary donors, managing the annual trivia night, seeking grants, and pursuing other income streams such as corporate partnerships.

This role also manages finances, government licensing, writing appeals and newsletters, website management, fundraising efforts, and ensures alignment with Friends of the Rainforest’s mission and values.

Ideal candidates bring:

·       Nonprofit leadership experience

·       Strong fundraising and relationship-building skills

·       Financial and operational acumen

·       A passion for ecological preservation

Required qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

·       Strong writing skills

·       Fundraising experience

·       Other preferred experience: donor relations, financial analysis, nonprofit management

Key Responsibilities:

·       Donor relations

·       Writing appeals and newsletters

·       Marketing, design, promotion, and advertisement for events and other projects

·       Maintaining and updating information on organizational website

·       Manage strategic timelines and projects

·       Attend occasional events on nights and weekends

·       Identify organizational goals and create plans to meet those goals

·       Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities

·       Maintain open and healthy communication with overseas partners

·       Handle banking transactions including preparation of deposits, wire transfers, reconciling bank accounts, and working closely with accounting partner

·       Governance responsibilities

·       Volunteer management

·       Administrative functions

Benefits:

·       Salary pay of $48,500

·       Hybrid position with optional work from home days

·       Mileage reimbursement

·       Biennial trips to the Children’s Eternal Rainforest in Costa Rica

How to Apply: Send your resume, two writing samples (or optional cover letter and one additional writing sample), one design sample, and your contact information to Tori Green at tori@friendsoftherainforest.org.