Our People & Culture
At the National Forest Foundation (NFF), we are committed to ensuring our organizational culture is inclusive and equitable so we can attract, retain, and engage a diverse group of staff, fellows, board members, and contractors in the challenging work of innovating sustaining solutions for a resilient National Forest System.
Benefits
To support and strengthen the National Forest system, we must also look after the people doing this work. The National Forest Foundation aims to provide competitive compensation for its employees, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. We regularly review our benefits to keep them current, competitive, and aligned with our commitment to being an Employer of Choice. NFF employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Medical insurance paid at 75% by the organization for employees and dependents.
- Dental insurance paid at 75% by the organization for employees and dependents.
- Vision insurance paid at 50% by the organization for employees and dependents.
- Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878–$3,750 annually, based on coverage tier.
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available at no cost.
- Pet insurance and wellness benefit available at a discounted group rate.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance at no cost.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 12 months of service and 1,000 hours worked.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options available.
- Whole life insurance offered at a discounted rate.
- Employees receive a total of 35 days of combined annual leave—including vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays—when starting employment. Vacation accrual rate increases with years of service.
- Family and Medical leave for up to 16 weeks, with up to 4 weeks paid.
- Remote work environment with support for home office setup, including reimbursement for necessary equipment and supplies.
- Training & Development Programs
- Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year.
If you have any questions about a job, application status, or you need help applying please reach out.
The National Forest Foundation is an equal opportunity employer – meaning we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, we prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. We strive to foster a work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and treated fairly. This statement reflects our unwavering dedication to fairness, respect, and equality in employment practices and sets the foundation for a positive work environment.