Talent Development & Engagement Specialist

Rainforest Trust; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainforest Trust is seeking a Talent Development & Engagement Specialist to join a remote-first HR team. You will design and deliver engagement programs, empower managers, and drive inclusive experiences for a diverse international workforce.

Responsibilities include coordinating learning initiatives, guiding performance planning, and supporting recruitment and HR operations. A strong communicator with a passion for the mission will thrive in this fast-evolving, remote environment.

Qualifications

• Experience aligning remote engagement initiatives with organizational values.
• Experience applying inclusive HR practices for diverse, global teams.
• Expertise in coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Experience administering surveys and translating insights into programs.
• Strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Experience evaluating HR programs for effectiveness.
• Experience managing learning and development programs.
• Experience managing timelines and HR systems for performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen employee engagement and connect to RT's mission across a dispersed workforce.
• Support an inclusive employee experience for a diverse, international staff.
• Develop and facilitate engagement efforts and act on feedback.
• Strengthen manager effectiveness with resources, training, and support.
• Coordinate learning initiatives to build capabilities aligned to priorities.
• Support performance management, goal setting, and development processes.
• Foster collaboration across countries, cultures, and functions.
• Contribute to recruitment and assist with HR operations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Inclusive HR

People management

Employee feedback

Data-driven

Confidentiality

Program evaluation

Learning & development

Remote collaboration

Time management

Relationship building

Tech savvy

Mission alignment

Job description

Talent Development & Engagement Specialist

Position Title: Talent Development & Engagement Specialist

Location: Remote USA

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

ABOUT US:

Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has been safeguarding imperiled tropical habitats and saving endangered species by creating and expanding protected and conserved areas. That very much includes supporting rights-based conservation measures such as affirming and securing rights to Indigenous or Traditional Territories, recognizing Conserved Areas (OECMs), and establishing traditional Protected Areas, including those with co-management of Indigenous or local communities. Working in partnership with local organizations and communities, we have protected more than 70 million acres of vital habitat across Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Rainforest Trust is a 501(c)(3) 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:

As Rainforest Trust's Talent Development & Engagement Specialist you will,

• Strengthen employee engagement and connection to RT's mission, values, and culture across our geographically dispersed workforce.
• Support an inclusive and equitable employee experience that reflects the needs of a diverse, international workforce.
• Develop and facilitate employee engagement efforts and support meaningful action on employee feedback.
• Strengthen people manager effectiveness through practical resources, learning opportunities, and ongoing support.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives that build employee capabilities and support organizational and mission priorities.
• Support effective and equitable performance management, goal setting, and employee development processes.
• Strengthen connection and collaboration among employees working across countries, cultures, and functions..
• As a member of a small, collaborative HR team, this role contributes to organization-wide recruitment efforts and provides support across a range of HR operational and administrative activities as organizational needs arise.

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

• Experience using strong communication skills to align remote employee engagement, culture, and experience initiatives with organizational values..
• Experience successfully applying equitable, inclusive HR practices tailored to diverse workforce needs, ideally while working with global, multicultural teams.
• Expertise in effective people-management practices (coaching, feedback, performance management) with experience developing effective manager training and resources, facilitating impactful workshops, and providing practical guidance while knowing when to elevate.
• Experience administering employee surveys/feedback mechanisms, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to identify themes, and translating insights into actionable recommendations and programs that have demonstrably improved employee experience.
• Strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Experience evaluating HR programs or processes to improve effectiveness.
• Experience managing employee learning, training, or development programs, including assessing needs, coordinating facilitators and platforms, and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Experience successfully managing timelines, clear communications, and HR systems to support effective performance reviews, goal-setting, and employee development programs.
• Experience using strong relationship-building, facilitation, and engagement skills to coordinate cross-functional initiatives that support remote, multicultural teams with strong relationship-building, facilitation, and engagement. skills.
• A preference for working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including strong self-management, proactive communication, and reliable follow-through.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build relationships, seek and incorporate input, and work effectively across teams and functions.
• Moderate to high comfort with technology and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, tools, and processes.
• A demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for Rainforest Trust's mission and respect for our core values: Partner for Impact; Respect & Empower People; Act with Integrity & Transparency; Lead with Data; Invest Efficiently.

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 this 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.

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

Rainforest Trust is a remote first organization and the incumbent will be expected to work primarily from home with an excellent internet connection, though part-time office space may be available in Washington DC.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

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 … and must be able to exchange accurate, neat and thorough information.

ANTICIPATED SALARY

The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $74,000 commensurate with experience. This base compensation range represents the anticipated low and high range of wages for this position. Salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Information on other benefits may be found on our Careers Page .