Executive Director — Environmental Justice Leader

Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k)

PTO & leave

Professional development

Job summary

The Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead our staff of 15 in advancing justice, sustainability, and community power across Michigan. This full-time role is based in Michigan (Detroit/Southeast Michigan preferred) and oversees strategy, operations, and fundraising to support MEJC's campaigns on energy justice, air quality, and equitable policy.

You will work with the Board, expand fundraising, steward philanthropic relationships, and build

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Job description

The Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead our staff of 15 in advancing justice, sustainability, and community power across Michigan. This full-time role is based in Michigan (Detroit/Southeast Michigan preferred) and oversees strategy, operations, and fundraising to support MEJC's campaigns on energy justice, air quality, and equitable policy.

You will work with the Board, expand fundraising, steward philanthropic relationships, and build