Associate Director

The Center for Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health (CEEJH, INC) is a new nonprofit focused on helping communities impacted by environmental, climate, and energy injustice with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic region, the Southeast, and other parts of the United States. CEEJH, INC provides technical assistance and capacity-building support to help impacted communities address environmental racism, environmental classism, oppression and related health inequities by following the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice and through INpowerment Science and Liberation Science. CEEJH, INC continues the vision of Dr. Sacoby Wilson, one of the nation’s leading environmental justice researchers, scholars, and advocates to advance environmental, climate, and energy justice through service and the authentic engagement of local grassroots environmental justice organizations in community centered, justice-focused applied action-oriented solutions science. CEEJH, Inc is about dismantling racist systems, developing cross-sectoral partnerships, and demanding change to ensure that frontline and fenceline communities receive the recognitional, procedural, distributional, and restorative justice that they deserve.

Mission:

To INpower fenceline, frontline, and underserved communities to resist ongoing environmental, climate, energy, and health injustices so everyone can thrive in just, equitable, and sustainable futures.

Vision:

We envision just, equitable, and sustainable futures where all communities thrive in harmony with the land and each other. In these futures, we are liberated from systems of oppression, fossil fuels and the extractive economy where environmental, climate, energy, and health injustices are eradicated. To achieve these futures, fenceline, frontline, and underserved communities lead the fight. We pursue this vision by INpowering communities with the resources, knowledge, and tools to shape their own path, with every action, policy, and initiative rooted in the community’s unique vision, culture, knowledge systems, and values.

Position Overview

CEEJH, INC is looking for candidates who are well-organized, self-directed, and committed to excellence. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director has both internal and external facing responsibilities. The Associate Director partners closely with the Executive Director to chart strategic responses to organizational challenges and plays a critical role as advisor and strategic thought-partner for the Executive Director. The Associate Director also works to create high engagement from staff, board members and partners to resolve day-to-day issues before they reach the Executive Director. The Associate Director plays a critical role in shaping and implementing the organization’s strategies and growth, including oversight of programs, operations, grants, and financial management. The Associate Director will also be involved in fundraising and development efforts as well as communications with donors, the public and the media.

The right candidate will be a mission-focused and strategic leader with experience developing a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement among a group of diverse, talented individuals. They must be independent, highly organized, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail, while able to effectively manage multiple projects, budgets and staff. Applicants should be an environmental justice leader as well as understand non-profit financial best practices, human resource best practices, non-profit regulatory compliance and a solid understanding of office and information technology.

The Associate Director is expected to do the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Leads oversight of all CEEJH INC programs
• Acts as liaison between Director and CEEJH INC staff
• Strengthens organizational culture
• Acts as spokesperson for the organization when required, such as in coalitions with key allies and in key forums
• Assists with all aspects of fundraising and development

Organizational Leadership

• Provides effective leadership by being actively involved in programs, developing a broad and deep knowledge of their purpose, role and contributions to the organization
• Serves as an advisor and co-strategist to the Executive Director, providing sound counsel and confidential feedback
• Ensures CEEJH programming and internal culture, policies and practices align with the organization’s mission, vision, and organizational values
• Works closely with the Director of Operations to provide a supportive day-to-day leadership presence for staff
• Reviews and approve deliverables such as work plans, external communications materials, and grants proposals

Planning

• Enhances fundraising abilities of the organization including: identification and analysis of grant opportunities, support fundraising activities, and representing the organization at external fundraising events and meetings as needed
• Oversees and evaluates success and challenges with current programs and projects
• Develop long-term strategic vision for organization

Financial Management

• Assists with the annual budgeting process, including work with the MSC team, manage effectively within the organizational budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
• Oversees long-range strategic financial and budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the strategic plan

Supervision

• Develops staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: delegates role and responsibilities; sets objectives; establishes priorities; and monitors and evaluates ongoing progress toward goals and overall performance
• Manages, inspires, and empowers the team
• Promotes a positive organizational culture
• Provides mentorship and guidance, and alleviate and address individual and group concerns as needed

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• High School Diploma or an Associate’s degree (MS degree preferred) and 10+ years of experience in environmental justice related programming such as the following fields:
  • Non-Profit Management
  • Health Education
  • Environmental Education
  • Public Health
  • Health Literacy
  • Health Behavior
  • Environmental Justice
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Community Health
  • Communications
  • Journalism
• 8+ years of nonprofit experience or training with knowledge in grants management or grants administration
• Excellent time management & organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects
• Experience in/Familiarity with human resources policies and procedures and/or with compensation and benefits
• Supervision of staff
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc.)
• Experience handling confidential information with high level of discretion
• A friendly, collegial personality with excellent integrity
• Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and composition
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Must be team-oriented, independent thinker, and collaborative
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, and experience working in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Commitment to anti-racism and social justice
• Commitment to the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice
• Experience in performing environmental justice work in a non-profit setting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

In this role, the employee may be required to supervise other employees.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily schedule is flexible within the proximity of this time frame, and will be decided in consultation with the supervisor. This job may require working in the evenings and weekends including work related to trainings, workshops, technical assistance activities, and the annual CEEJH EJ symposium.

TRAVEL

Occasional domestic travel may be required for trainings, workshops, technical assistance activities, conferences, and symposia.

LOCATION

This role will commence with remote work and will move to a hybrid role with 1 to 2 days in office a week when CEEJH, INC secures an in-person office in the Washington, D.C. area in the near future.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• 100%FTE, exempt position. Annual gross pay is $120,000 to $150,000 (Salary Negotiable)
• MSC’s 100% FTE benefits package includes:
  • 20 days vacation leave per year
  • 13 standard holidays, and 2 personal days per year (your personal days are designated as your birthday and hire date anniversary, and should be taken on these dates)
  • 12 sick days per year
  • 1 week paid MSC family and medical leave after one year of service; an additional week of paid leave for each additional year of service, up to 4 weeks
  • Medical, vision, dental for employees and dependents (Eligible the first day of the following month from date of hire and requires a per pay period employee contribution)
  • 100% employer sponsored basic life, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
  • Access to a 403b retirement plan.
  • Access to FSA and Commuter Benefits plans

There will be a probationary period of 3 months for new hires. We believe in fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial work environment. As part of our commitment to ensuring the success and satisfaction of both our employees and the organization, we implement a standard probationary period for new hires. This period, typically lasting 3 months, allows for a comprehensive assessment of the employee's fit within the team and their alignment with our organizational goals. It serves as an opportunity for both parties to evaluate the working relationship and make informed decisions regarding long-term employment. During this period, we encourage open communication, feedback, and support to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

MSC is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. People of color and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY

• Provide a cover letter, CV and/or resume
• Provide three references
• Provide three writing samples

Please all applications in a single pdf and any other correspondence to: info@ceejh.org