Deputy Director, Full–Time Exempt, at Minnesota Environmental Justice Table

Reports to: MNEJ Table Executive Director and Board of Directors

 

Who We Are 

Minnesota Environmental Justice Table is an organization based in the Twin Cities rooted in the principles of environmental justice. We seek to move our society and economy from extraction, exploitation, and colonialism to regeneration, cooperation, and caring. The MN EJ Table's mission is to build power to ensure environmental justice across Minnesota. We do this through campaigns to fight against the systemic harm of frontline communities, by developing solutions that build the world we need, and through transformative education. We seek to bring resources and sustainability to our movement.

 

Summary of Position 

The Deputy Director is a position leading internal facing responsibilities while supporting a growing team and furthering the organization’s continued transformation. The Deputy Director will lead in Administration & Finance, Human Resources, Culture, and Organizational Development; and support in Fundraising, Strategy, and External Relations. The Deputy Director will assume responsibilities in lieu of the Executive Director in the event of representation, absence, and/or as requested. 

 

The Deputy Director serves as a seasoned leader who can operate on internally-focused strategic, managerial, and hands-on levels and help guide the organization across programmatic and administrative functions. 

 

The Deputy Director must demonstrate a highly focused social justice lens, excellent communications, relationship-building skills, as well as the innate ability to promote clear goals and be a visionary for change. Ideal candidates will bring substantial connections to the Black, Brown, Native, and other minoritized communities. 

 

Responsibilities 

Strategic Planning

• Support the development of the 2025 organizational strategic plan. 

• Oversee performance metrics and matrixes for key deliverables and accountability reporting for results. 

• Develop organizational goals while periodically monitoring progress.

• Manage key projects and special initiatives that relate to organizational growth.

 

Operational 

• Provide oversight of internal operations, including Human Resources/Legal, Office Management/IT, Finance, Governance, and Development, including: 

  • HR priorities include developing and implementing effective talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, learning, and development policies; sustaining an internal culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; and appropriate internal and external legal compliance and risk management. Provide high-level input to inform staffing decisions related to growth, performance, and accountability. 

  • Financial priorities include budgeting, reporting, audits, and compliance, especially accounting for restricted funds. Provide high-level input to inform decisions the organization makes regarding financial risks, such as contracts and insurance policies. 

  • IT priorities include identifying, maintaining, and ensuring staff are trained on applications for organizational needs; navigating and improving data systems to ensure efficiency, organization, and cybersecurity; and supporting remote work arrangements. 

• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the organization’s performance systems as they relate to programs and development data; track prospective funders to align with outputs and outcomes. 

• Oversee complex and cross-departmental projects that contribute to our mission.

• Cultivate culture development, advancement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEIJ) and impact measures organization-wide.

 

Staff Management and Supervisory 

• Provide coaching and training to support staff members in reaching long-term goals. 

• Co-facilitate Leadership Table and Board team meetings.

 

Board Relations 

• Provide support in oversight to the Board Governance. 

• Lead relevant internal reports to MNEJ Table’s Board.

 

Required Qualifications

• Senior management experience in a dynamic, responsive environment. 

• A proven track record of strategic financial management and strategic planning.

• Experience creating and managing budgets. 

• A collaborative approach to supervision and leadership with experience in effective team development. 

• Effective staff management, coaching, and development are necessary. 

• Experience navigating complex issues and making difficult decisions. 

• An ability to make necessary decisions, effectively manage diverse responsibilities, and establish and implement clear work priorities. 

• Experience in working within diverse coalitions or networks. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• An organized and motivated individual, capable of managing deadlines and fluctuating priorities for various projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. 

• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on oppressed and frontline communities. 

• The ability to collaborate with other staff and partners is essential.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of experience in a senior or executive leadership role.

• Proven commitment to environmental, economic, social, and racial justice.

• Community organizing experience

 

Salary and Benefits 

Salary range is $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience. 100% of premiums for MNSure gold medical plans and Mnsure silver dental plans covering the employee and their partner, and 50% of the incremental cost for coverage of any dependents (employer-provided healthcare with similar coverage will be available in 2025). Retirement, short - and long-term disability. 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 22 vacation days, and other benefits. The MNEJT Office is closed for two weeks, in December-January. Paid professional development.

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Location: Hybrid. Work must be performed in or near Twin Cities, Minnesota. Our office is located in Minneapolis, MN.

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How to Apply 

To apply, send a cover letter, which should be 400 words or less, and a resume as one PDF document. Send the document to jobs@mnejtable.org. The email's subject line should say “MNEJT Deputy Director.” Applications will be accepted at least through November 3rd and on a rolling basis after that date until the position is filled.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The Minnesota Environmental Justice Table is dedicated to supporting and respecting the diverse community that different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our organization can be a place that celebrates diversity in all its forms. The MNEJ Table does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.