Role OverviewThe Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead their staff of 15 into their next chapter, guiding strategy with a $2 million budget and deepening MEJC's impact across the state.
What You Will Do
The Executive Director will lead and facilitate MEJC's strategic direction, drive fundraising and financial sustainability, represent MEJC with various stakeholders, and support and develop a unionized staff team.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have executive director experience, a deep understanding of Michigan's environmental justice landscape, and strong relationships with key stakeholders in the environmental justice movement.
Requirements
- Executive Director experience or comparable senior nonprofit leadership experience
- Proven success in fundraising and stewarding philanthropic relationships
- Possession of or willingness to learn a deep understanding of Michigan's environmental justice landscape and communities
- Strong relationships with at least some key stakeholders (e.g., Michigan or regional EJ leaders, environmental or justice funders, Michigan's elected officials, etc.)
- Experience working successfully within impactful coalitions, membership-based organizations, or grassroots movements
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence and integrity and to build a thriving staff culture
- Financial management and strategic planning experience
- Dedication to social, racial, environmental, and economic justice
- Readiness to travel statewide and nationally
- Commitment to live in Michigan (Detroit/Southeast Michigan preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) and other available benefits
- Generous paid time off and leave policies
- Professional development opportunities
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