Climate Justice Policy Director

Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition; Detroit (MI); Híbrido; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Generous PTO including parental leave

Community involvement

Resumo da oferta

The Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) is seeking a bold Policy Director in Detroit to lead our policy team and drive a people-centered climate justice agenda for Michigan. This hybrid role requires travel within the state and occasional out-of-state trips, with evenings and weekends as needed.

You’ll coach a passionate team and shape MEJC’s legislative priorities to protect frontline communities from environmental harms.

Qualificações

• 5–8 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading issue campaigns, policy research, leadership development, and grassroots mobilization.
• A strong understanding of Environmental Justice and the Jemez and EJ Principles, and how legislation impacts frontline communities.
• Experience working with environmental justice, climate, social, or racial justice coalitions, networks, and alliances preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and supervise MEJC’s policy staff, fellows, interns, and contractors through regular one-on-ones, goal-setting, and evaluation.
• Guide and manage MEJC’s EJ Caucus while cultivating the leadership of staff, members, and partners.
• Set MEJC’s policy positions and legislative priorities in partnership with our organizing team, members, and frontline communities.
• Analyze proposed legislation and translate it into clear, accessible information for community members and the public.
• Build relationships with legislators and their staff, and train others in lobbying and advocacy.
• Guide research papers with partner organizations and universities, and promote them when released.
• Represent MEJC with the press and in key coalitions and alliances, including MEMJ, MICAN, CJA, and Elevate.
• Develop budgets, track spending, and manage data metrics for campaign evaluation and grant reporting.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Policy leadership

Campaign management

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) is seeking a bold Policy Director in Detroit to lead our policy team and drive a people-centered climate justice agenda for Michigan. This hybrid role requires travel within the state and occasional out-of-state trips, with evenings and weekends as needed.

You’ll coach a passionate team and shape MEJC’s legislative priorities to protect frontline communities from environmental harms.