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Rare
Rare
Headquarter: Arlington, VA
Category
Non-Governmental Organizations
Industry
Conservation
Size
101-500 employees

About Rare

Rare drives social change for people and the planet. Across hundreds of communities in more than 60 countries, we have inspired and empowered millions of people to shift their behaviors and practices to protect the nature that sustains us all.

Today, the natural resources we depend on are in danger. Climate change. Overfishing. Unsustainable land use. The extinction crisis. These problems endanger life on land and in the water, jeopardize the health and well-being of communities, drive inequities for already marginalized people, and threaten the future of the planet - and human behavior is behind them.

But if people are part of the problem, they must also be part of the solution.

At Rare, we believe the cumulative power of individual action is a vital pathway to safeguarding and restoring our shared waters, lands, and climate. By understanding what motivates people to change, and the barriers that stand in the way, we can jumpstart change and help it spread.

Rare inspires change so people and nature thrive. Our people-centered approach rooted in behavioral science and design thinking inspires shifts in behaviors and practices that measurably benefit people and nature. We facilitate and empower community-driven solutions that help individuals manage their futures. And we have nearly 50 years of experience on the frontlines of conservation. Through strong global partnerships and expertise in translating research into action, we build the social, ecological, and political networks needed to sustain local change and scale our impact across the world.

Change is what we do. That's what makes us Rare.
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Working at Rare
As one of Rare's core values, we believe in the talent and ingenuity of our staff.

Every day, you can make a difference by addressing global conservation and development challenges alongside a team of diverse and driven leagues. Rare looks for people who are curious about the world, willing to try new things, and to build their skills to advance Rare's mission to inspire change so people and nature thrive.

To best pursue our mission and recruit candidates, Rare commits to making both financial and emotional investments in its staff. There is no higher return on investment. Rare offers generous and unique benefits and a career development package to show appreciation for our staff's generosity, commitment, and energy:

  • Generous vacation, holidays, personal days, parental and sick leave.
  • A compensation philosophy that ensures salaries are commensurate with experience and includes an annual bonus plan tied to the performance of both the organization and the individual.
  • Staff training opportunities for every staff member to enhance their skills and professional growth.
  • A collaborative and motivated working environment with smart, diverse, and committed colleagues.