Grow Your Future with Us. Protecting Our Planet, Together.
A collective purpose
At OpenForests, we’re driven by a shared vision, not superficial incentives. We believe in the power of collective purpose and invite you to join us because our values and goals resonate with yours.
We seek proactive and self-organized individuals who excel both independently and as part of a horizontal, collaborative team, often working remotely across locations. The challenges we tackle are significant, demanding collective effort and resilience. While the path to change isn’t always linear, our commitment to being the change remains unwavering.
We collectively define our ambitious goals, trusting you with the freedom and transparency to explore and implement the best solutions. Our offer is the opportunity to work on humanity’s most pressing challenge: not escaping to another planet, but building a truly better future right here by halting nature destruction and accelerating ecosystem restoration. We fundamentally believe that another world is possible, and the restoration of healthy forests and landscapes is an essential part of that solution.
If you’re ready to embark on this vital journey with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.
We celebrate differences
At OpenForests we appreciate debates as an opportunity to widen our perspective. Solving hard problems does not only require having the right skills but also being part of a strong team that appreciates:
- Different cultures
- Different opinions and characters
- Different and complementary skillsets
We take risks
Exploring and solving the pressing problems of our time, such as the ecological crisis, requires new tools and systems. Exploring these new territories of technological applications and pioneering solutions involves risks and setbacks. The path to a solution involves iterative learning and you will be part of a strong and supportive team on this collaborative journey.
Remote but together
OpenForests has been working remotely for more than 10 years. For a smooth collaboration, we have put together a fleet of different digital tools allowing efficient communication, joint brainstorming sessions, strategic planning, and data exchange.
However, a few times a year we all get together. Either in a tiny wooden house somewhere in a forest or in one of the beautiful project locations of explorer.land. During these gatherings we proceed with respect towards the location, its human and non-human inhabitants, we plant trees, have nature immersive walks, meditate, play, cook tasty food, and envision the future together. We plan the next steps and reconnect with team members and the nature that hosts us.
Through relief from stress and the burdens of daily life, we open our eyes and hearts, attune to future callings, and feel the support of the team. We return with renewed inspiration about our work, and more importantly, about the WHY of it.
We value
At OpenForests, our collective strength is devoted to building a better world. We thrive on proactive collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility. If you resonate with these core values, you’ll feel right at home with us:
- You lead, rather than just follow.
- You innovate, rather than just copy.
- You embrace responsibility, rather than just relying on authority.
- You cooperate, rather than compete.
- You invent solutions, rather than just comply.
- You ask, learn, and remain curious.
Our Hiring Philosophy
Finding the right match is crucial, and a brief interview rarely tells the whole story.
At OpenForests, we prioritize paid, hands-on work experiences over traditional interviews. This approach offers a genuine opportunity for you to experience our team, technologies, and workflows, while we gain a comprehensive understanding of your capabilities. After a period of collaborative work, we engage in a transparent, mutual assessment to ensure a strong, long-term fit for both parties. This is how we build a team truly committed to growing a greener future, together.
