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Careers & Internships

Current Job Opportunities with Amazon Conservation

Open Positions

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Amazon Conservation is seeking an energetic and versatile Operations Coordinator to support the organization’s day-to-day operations and ensure efficient coordination across the Washington, D.C. office and global team. The role requires strong communication, organization, initiative, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external partners at all levels. The Operations Coordinator will report to the Finance Director.

The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator with strong organizational and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a hybrid position and the candidate must be located in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia), and it offers the opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence that supports our mission to protect the Amazon. Candidates are reviewed on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled and is available immediately.

Read more about the position and application guidelines here. 

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

Amazon Conservation is seeking an organized and proactive Program Associate to support the day-to-day implementation of its multi-project grant portfolio. The role provides administrative, logistical, financial, fundraising, and proposal development support, while also contributing to monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning across the organization. This position is ideal for a strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and thrive in a diverse, multicultural environment. Spanish proficiency is required, and Portuguese fluency is highly desired.

This is a hybrid position, but the candidate must be located in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia), and it offers the opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence that supports our mission to protect the Amazon. Candidates are reviewed on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled and is available immediately.

Read more about the position and application guidelines here. 

Internship Opportunities at Amazon Conservation

Amazon Conservation’s team is comprised of creative, dedicated, hard-working, team-oriented professionals and we welcome interns with the same qualities.

Our internships are highly competitive and typically offered to candidates with specialized skills, relevant experience, good language skills, and an interest in conservation (but see each internship for specific details).

In addition to a hands-on internship experience, interning at Amazon Conservation gives you the opportunity to learn how nonprofits work and contribute to the conservation of one of the most important ecosystems in the world.

Current internship opportunities at our Washington, DC office:

  • Social Media and Communications Internship
  • English/Spanish Translation Internship

Please refer to the specific internship listing for details regarding the availability of funding for the position you are interested in. If you are seeking credit for an internship, we can work with you and your school to make that happen. We’ll be happy to serve as a reference for your job search after a successful internship.

Internship dates are flexible but should last roughly five months (one-semester term). Preference will be given to interns who can commit to at least two full days per week (15 hours) of work, but all are encouraged to apply. Interns can also intern for longer periods/ multiple semesters. The locations for our internships are flexible. Ideally, interns will be based in the DMV area (Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia), so they can work at least one day a week at Amazon Conservation’s DC office, but other remote-based arrangements are available. Amazon Conservation operates in a hybrid work environment. 

To apply, please follow the instructions in the internship description and send all documents to applications@amazonconservation.org  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; internships are open until filled.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

 

Volunteer Opportunities with Amazon Conservation

Volunteer opportunities to be announced!

 

Amazon Conservation’s DEI Commitment

Amazon Conservation commits to establishing and fostering an equitable and inclusive environment where all members feel safe, supported, and valued. We believe that a diversity of experience, positionality, and perspective is of central importance to maximizing our work protecting the Amazon Rainforest. We believe that all staff, volunteers, partners, and others associated with our organization deserve to pursue their work free from any form of harassment, racism, or discrimination. To this extent, we have formed the Social Justice Taskforce, an internal cross-section of volunteer staff who are committed to building its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy and leading the organization in achieving its DEI goals, including in its hiring and employee engagement practices. Amazon Conservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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