Work at Rare
Make a difference for people and the planet
Every day you can make a difference by addressing global conservation and development challenges alongside a team of diverse and driven colleagues. Rare looks for people who are curious about the world, willing to try new things and build their skills to better advance Rare’s mission to inspire change so people and nature thrive.
Current Career Opportunities
Blended Finance
| Financial Analyst | Arlington, VA |
Global Solutions
| Behavioral Strategies Lead, Lands for Life Program | Cali, Colombia |
Operations
| Associate, Grants & Contracts | Arlington, VA |
Rare Annual Summer Intern Program 2020
| Are you committed to accountability? Do you have the courage to take risks? Do you believe in investing in people? Do you have the mindset of “solutionology”? Do you have the spirit of celebration? You are in the right place!
Rare is seeking candidates for our 2020 Summer Internship Program. We have a variety of conservation focused teams seeking enthusiastic, organized and self-motivated undergraduate or graduate students to join us for the summer. As a Rare intern, you will gain working knowledge and valuable insight into the nonprofit, conservation and development space. Our Summer Internship Program takes place at Rare’s headquarters, located in Arlington, VA. This is an 8 week internship program that runs from June 8th– July 31st. Rare pays an hourly salary to all interns. Listed below are all available internship opportunities with Rare this summer. We look forward to your application! |
| Blended Finance Intern | Arlington, VA |
| Behavioral Research Intern, Center for Behavior & the Environment | Arlington, VA |
| Data Analysis Intern, Center for Behavior & the Environment | Arlington, VA |
| Development and Communications Intern, Center for Behavior & the Environment | Arlington, VA |
| Digital Experience Intern, Marketing & Communications | Arlington, VA |
| Finance & Accounting Intern | Arlington, VA |
| Global Development Intern | Arlington, VA |
| Information Technology Intern | Arlington, VA |
| Lands for Life Intern | Arlington, VA |
| Talent Intern | Arlington, VA |
To ensure that you will be considered for a position when it becomes available, we encourage you to continue visiting Rare’s Careers page periodically and applying for active openings that align with your background and experience.
Our Culture
Although Rare was founded over 40 years ago, it retains an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to social innovations that inspire our most valuable resource—people—to steward sustainable behaviors around the world. Rare approaches challenges as opportunities, identifying what already works, sharing knowledge among peers, taking risks, developing a generation of environmental leaders, and constantly improving as individuals and as an organization.
Our Values
Rare’s core values define the organization as well as the individuals who make it successful.
These values support Rare’s mission and culture while reminding people what is truly important when showing up to work every day. The values show that Rare dreams big, holds itself accountable and stays positive even in the face of challenges.
Our People
Best Places to Work
2015: Washingtonian Best Places to Work
Rare was named one of Washingtonian’s 50 Great Places to Work
