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We are seeking an experienced and passionate State Initiatives Manager to lead and coordinate Just Solutions’ Emerging States Program. This role involves program strategy and management, and developing, supporting and leveraging collaboration and capacity building with Emerging States EJ-CJ organizations and coalitions, particularly in the Midwest. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including community organizations, government agencies, and non-profit partners, to drive impactful, timely initiatives that promote climate justice and equitable solutions.
One of the initiatives this role will lead will be in Michigan and related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal infrastructure laws that provide state and local funding for climate and environment programs. The aim is to support a robust, movement-wide strategy and develop capacity across key stakeholders to ensure these federal funds benefit communities as equitably as possible.
This Initiative has key objectives to:
Additionally, the role will contribute to expanding Just Solutions’ work supporting EJ-CJ organizations and frontline communities in other emerging states on state and local policies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The State Initiatives Manager holds key responsibilities that will evolve over time as the team and organization grows and functions are distributed. During the first year, we anticipate a focus on the following:
Responsibilities:
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate is a trusted, values-driven campaign and program manager with a proven track record of organizing and moving complex programs forward from inception to completion. They can effectively and appropriately inform, engage and coordinate diverse organizations, other external stakeholders, and internally across staff to advance priorities. The candidate brings relevant experience working on complex organizing campaigns at the state or federal levels, has experience working with BIPOC organizations and leaders on issues or campaigns that center their leadership, and possesses fundamental knowledge of climate, racial and economic justice issues. The candidate is able to travel and work with multiple states and strategize how to build a multi-state program, and resides in Michigan-Midwest.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
PREFERRED
NOTE: This job description is inclusive of, but not limited to, the job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements contained herein. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required as deemed necessary by our Director of State Initiatives, Executive Director, and/or Board members.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Just Solutions is a fiscally sponsored program of Community Initiatives, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Community Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensure that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
Just Solutions Collective centers the work and lived-experience of diverse communities and reflects that commitment in our workplace. Our team works directly with diverse professionals, community leaders, and non-profit organizations all focused on solving the climate and racial justice crises. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and others from underrepresented groups, especially people with direct experience working within our partner communities, are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Please submit a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position and capacity to do the job. The cover letter can be addressed to Brandon Dawson, Director of State Initiatives, and applications sent via email to careers@justsolutionscollective.org. The position will remain open until filled, qualified candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.
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