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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!
Thought Leadership
Our Values
How we work is just as important as what we work on. Our new values capture the principles that guide how we honor one another, approach our work, and advance our mission together.
Integrity
We do what’s right, even when it’s difficult or when no one is watching. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence, as individuals and as an organization. We show up with purpose, honesty, courage, and compassion.
Respect
We listen and act with care. We value the contributions of our coworkers, partners, and communities, recognizing that diverse perspectives make our work stronger and our impact greater.
Accountability
We get things done. We own our actions and learn from our mistakes. By creating transparency in our processes and decision-making, we foster collective trust and move forward together.
Strategic
We focus on the long term while making informed decisions today. We use data, expertise, and experience to tackle systemic challenges intentionally, leveraging all available resources to maximize our impact.