Executive Director — Environmental Justice Leader

myHR Partner, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

The Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) seeks an Executive Director to lead a staff of 15, guiding strategy, fundraising, and external relations from Michigan, with Detroit/Southeast Michigan preferred.

This full-time role oversees a $2 million budget, strengthens MEJC’s impact, and represents Michigan’s EJ community at regional and national forums.

You will build coalitions, advance energy justice, and foster an equitable organizational culture while ensuring financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate MEJC’s strategic direction in partnership with the Board of Directors and staff.
• Drive fundraising and financial sustainability through grants, foundations, major donors, and other revenue sources.
• Represent MEJC with members, coalition partners, policymakers, media, and funders.
• Support and develop a unionized staff team while fostering a healthy, equitable organizational culture.
• Strengthen relationships across Michigan’s environmental justice movement and member organizations.
• Advance advocacy and policy efforts related to energy justice, air quality, just transition, and emerging environmental issues.
• Oversee organizational operations, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Build and maintain systems and infrastructure that support environmental justice principles, organizational growth, and mission impact.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Financial management

Policy advocacy

Coalition building

Stakeholder relations

Job description

The Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) seeks an Executive Director to lead a staff of 15, guiding strategy, fundraising, and external relations from Michigan, with Detroit/Southeast Michigan preferred.

This full-time role oversees a $2 million budget, strengthens MEJC’s impact, and represents Michigan’s EJ community at regional and national forums.

You will build coalitions, advance energy justice, and foster an equitable organizational culture while ensuring financial sustainability.