Minnesota Environmental Justice Manager, Full Time Exempt (Remote)

Minnesota Environmental Justice Manager, Full Time Exempt (Remote) Reports to: Midwest Program Director Location: Minnesota. Relocation funds available for those willing to move. Candidates with specific knowledge and experience in MN are encouraged to apply. Who We Are CEED is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We envision a United States where a just transition has transformed our economy and democratic processes to benefit communities and the environment. The Midwest is leading the way by centering community needs to drive policy and implementation decisions all the way to the National level. Our mission is to create partnerships and coalitions that build the power necessary to advance a just transition grounded in environmental justice, climate justice, and energy democracy. We work to ensure those most impacted by climate change and the fossil fuel economy can actively participate in developing, winning, and implementing environmental policies that address community needs. We build power by building and leading effective, well-resourced, and cross-sector coalitions—and by supporting this work through building organizing capacity, policy and research, and narrative change—so that communities can lead just climate solutions that protect people and the planet. Our organizational values are: Visionary, Compassionate, Pragmatic, Mutually Accountable, Integrity, and Invested in Community. Summary of Position The Minnesota Environmental Justice Manager will help build CEED’s environmental justice work in Minnesota while contributing to our broader Midwest Climate & Health Equity Hub. This is a highly relational and analytical role for someone who can build trust with community partners, understand emerging issues, investigate complex policy and technical questions, and turn what they learn into useful strategies, resources, and action. Approximately 60% of the role will focus on Minnesota environmental justice priorities, beginning with data centers, while the remaining 40% will support Hub partners through technical assistance, relationship-building, and shared learning. Across both areas of work, the Manager will help identify connections and emerging opportunities, translate lessons from individual organizations into resources that can benefit communities across the Midwest, and ensure the work advances CEED’s Strategic Framework. Primary Responsibilities Minnesota Program Development and Implementation: Partner with the Midwest Program Director to design and implement CEED’s goals and strategies in Minnesota. Manage and engage with CEED staff, partners, and consultants to advance programmatic goals and strategies. Help design and advance MN work in alignment with CEED’s Strategic Framework. Team Membership and Leadership: Lead and participate in internal and coalition teams related to MN and Midwest work. As needed, organize teams to advance programmatic goals related to CEED’s MN and Midwest work. Midwest Hub Support: Partner with Midwest Program Director to design and deliver programming to support the goals and activities of the Midwest Hub. Relationship Building and Connecting Communities: Develop authentic, sustained relationships with environmental justice organizations, frontline communities, Tribal Nations, labor partners, policymakers, local governments, and other stakeholders. Build an understanding of the advocacy landscape, community priorities, and opportunities shaping environmental justice work in Minnesota. Act as a representative for CEED’s Minnesota work by participating in coalitions, conferences, or movement spaces - particularly those related to Minnesota and Midwest organizational priorities. As needed, build and run coalitions and networks related to CEED’s MN strategic priorities. Policy and Research: Partner with internal and external stakeholders in identifying research, analysis, and policy goals to further CEED’s organizational goals in Minnesota and the Midwest. Regularly translate complex policy and technical issues into useful information for CEED staff, community partners, and policymakers. Resource Development and Deployment: Collaborate with community partners and CEED staff to develop and deploy resources (e.g., infographics, fact sheets, template campaign plans) to further CEED’s programmatic goals in Minnesota and the Midwest. Data tracking and Analysis: Track progress towards goals in programs through tools such as CEED’s CRM. Formulate, build, and maintain a landscape analysis and other reports of EJ in Minnesota. Other Responsibilities: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Midwest Program Director to support CEED's mission, strategic goals, and organizational health. The successful candidate must have seven to ten (7 - 10) years of overall experience, including the following skills and experiences: Project Management, Organizing and/or Coalition Work: Experience successfully designing and managing projects as part of an overarching campaign plan and/or organizing plan. Experience in grassroots community, issue, labor organizing programs, and/or network building and management is a plus. Skilled at developing and managing projects as part of this body of work and using systems and tools to effectively bring others into the work. Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusted, mutually accountable relationships with community organizations, partners, and allies across diverse identities, lived experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Skilled at listening, building trust, navigating differences, and developing collaborative relationships grounded in shared goals. Leadership Development and Strategy: Experience supporting grassroots leaders and organizations to strengthen their skills, capacity, and ability to advance shared strategies. Able to work with partners to identify opportunities, develop strategies and tactics, build alignment, and translate shared goals into meaningful action. Collaborative and Adaptable: Creative problem solver who is able to move in uncertain terrain. Brings a learning mindset to all work and interactions, and is willing to adjust when something isn’t working as anticipated. Stays attuned to emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities among partners and in the broader field, and is able to identify where CEED’s relationships, resources, expertise, and capacity can help address them. Able to troubleshoot challenges and turn insights into practical solutions that are useful to communities and partners. Team Work and Leadership: Ability to effectively work as part of a team of diverse identities, lived experiences, and perspectives towards shared purpose and goals. Experience managing a team towards shared goals and purpose. Experience leading teams in a coalition context is a plus. Skilled Communicator: A proficient communicator who is able to inspire and bring people into a shared vision and purpose across a wide range of lived experiences. Skillful at surfacing and navigating conflict in ways that lead to shared growth and finding a path forward. The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following: Experience with environmental and climate justice-related topics, including but not limited to energy democracy, clean energy, just transition, and cumulative impacts. Experience with agency rule-making and state-level budgeting and appropriations processes. Interest and/or experience in data centers within the U.S. territories. Experience with project management, CRM systems, movement, and/or organization technologies. (e.g., Asana) Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Salary and Benefits The starting annual salary range is $90,000 - $105,000, depending on experience. 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, short - and long-term disability, and life insurance policies. Employer-paid monthly contributions to a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account. 10 holidays, 10 sick days, Paid Time - off and other perks. The CEED Office is closed for one week in July and December as an organization-wide break. Flexible work schedule. Professional development and all work-related expenses covered by the organization. How to Apply Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant skills, along with a resume outlining experience for the Minnesota Environmental Justice Manager role. Additionally, please provide three (3) professional references, along with contact information for each. Please send all documents with the subject line Minnesota Environmental Justice Manager to [email protected] for consideration. All submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, October 30, 2026. Equal Employment Opportunity CEED is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills and to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by law. CEED’s hiring and employment decisions are based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. If there are disability accommodations that would help you submit the application or are otherwise needed during the application process, please contact People Strategy (HR) at [email protected].