Executive Director- Environmental Justice Focus

MyHR Partner, Inc • Detroit, MI

6d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead its staff of 15. This full-time leadership role, based in Michigan (Detroit/Southeast Michigan preferred), involves guiding strategy with a $2 million budget, strengthening organizational capacity, deepening MEJC’s impact across the state, and representing Michigan’s EJ community at regional and national forums. The role is rooted in justice, sustainability, and community power.

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).

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) and other available benefits.
• Generous paid time off and leave policies.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape and lead a statewide environmental justice organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed