Rainforest Action Network Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Rainforest Action Network.
Rainforest Action Network
Administrative Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
So there were 4 rounds of interviews. They had staff from different teams show up so that way the staff would have buying for who is being hired which I thought was really cool and then I spoke to folks for three rounds of interviews one hour each.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your experience handling conflict.
Rainforest Action Network
Policy Director
Director Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty average. They were more interested in my experience with direct action campaigning than the subject matter itself. It's a very leftist organization that truly lives its values, and the people there are lovely. The team is small but passionate, though they seem a bit disorganized.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Have you participated in direct action?
Rainforest Action Network
Program Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
After applying online, I heard back from the program coordinator about a week and a half later. The initial phone screening was brief, around 15 minutes, covering basic things like my availability, interest in the organization, and my skills. This was followed by an in-person interview with four staff members where they used a consistent set of questions and a scoring system for all candidates. The vibe was pretty relaxed, and I got to ask them questions too. They let me know within a few days if I'd be moving on to a second round, but I didn't get that offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you approach running a campaign focused on climate or energy issues?
Rainforest Action Network
Executive Programs Coordinator
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
The interview process for this role took some time because they wanted to make sure they found the best person. You have to be a good fit, even if you're the only candidate. The first step was a phone interview where I had to share my understanding of RAN and talk about my past work experience. They also checked if my salary and benefits expectations were aligned. The second round was in the office with three people, covering questions about why I wanted the job, time management, management styles, decision-making, and task preferences. The third round was also in the office, with eight people including the ED, focusing on my interests, prioritization skills, what I want in a boss, my definition of success in the first year, how I stay balanced, and my long-term plans with RAN. They seem like a great company that cares about employee well-being and work-life balance, offering comp days for extra hours worked.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you like to be introduced to the team as a new hire, and what would make you happy to hear about yourself?
Rainforest Action Network Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Rainforest Action Network interview reports.
“What are your thoughts on direct action?”
Read reports →“What makes corporate campaigning a significant issue for you?”
Read reports →“Have you ever been involved with non-violent protests or campaigns?”
Read reports →“How would you approach running a campaign focused on climate or energy issues?”
Read reports →“Have you participated in direct action?”
Read report →“Can you describe a time when you had to manage out an employee who was causing problems, and what steps you took to handle it?”
Read report →“How would you like to be introduced to the team as a new hire, and what would make you happy to hear about yourself?”
Read report →“Can you share your professional experience regarding DEI?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your management style and how you collaborate with others?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Rainforest Action Network interview reports.