Nature Needs You

Join our team!

At Openlands, we conserve nature for life—but we can’t do it alone. Our success depends on passionate people committed to making a difference.

If you’re looking to grow your career while serving your local community, you’re in the right place. We foster a collaborative culture that values learning, leadership, and reflects the communities we serve across Chicagoland.

Why Openlands?

  • Competitive Compensation – Salaries are reviewed regularly based on market demand, cost of living, and available funding.
  • Work-Life Balance – A 35-hour workweek, generous vacation and holiday time, summer Fridays, and an extended winter break.
  • Flexibility – Over 60% of our roles offer partial work-from-home options.
    Comprehensive Benefits – We cover 100% of employee medical insurance and offer optional dental, vision, and family medical plans.
  • Paid parental leave.

Come make an impact with us!

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This Earth Month, we’re inviting you to go All In for Nature with Openlands.

Every donation will be matched up to $50,000. That means your gift goes twice as far to protect the natural spaces we cherish close to home.