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Midwest Program Director
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 support this work through building organizing capacity, policy and research, and narrative change—so that communities are able to lead just climate solutions that protect people and the planet. Our organizational values are: Visionary, Compassionate, Pragmatic, Mutually Accountable, Integrity, Invested in Community.
Annual salary range is $122,500 - $132,500, depending on experience
Remote, flexible within normal business hours.
Summary of Position
The Midwest Program Director will lead development and implementation of CEED’s
Midwest work, including Minnesota. This work includes building and cultivating strategic
partnerships in the region and managing 1-4 staff. This person will be an organizational
leader and spokesperson on areas such as Midwest communications and fund
development. We are looking for a collaborative, strategic leader excited to partner with a
talented team to clarify and build out CEED’s work in the region.
Primary Responsibilities
● Lead CEED’s Midwest body of work: Lead development and implementation of
CEED’s overarching strategic plan for the Midwest, including our programmatic work
in Minnesota.
● Coalition and Partner Cultivation and Maintenance: Build and maintain
relationships with strategic partners in the Midwest. Maintain clear delineation,
across the CEED team as to who is bottomlining what partnerships and our shared
approaches. As needed, build and maintain coalition tables to advance program
goals.
● Lead Policy and Research Approach: Work with CEED team, stakeholders, and
partners to identify policy goals for CEED’s Midwest work. Identify and engage
partners (e.g. universities, consultants, research organizations) on the technical
policy research and development necessary to advance our policy goals.
● Program Staff and Team Leadership: Supervise, lead, and develop up to 4 staff
managing work in the Midwest. Model and embody CEED’s values in all aspects of
the work. Lead and participate in teams related to CEED’s Midwest work.
● Donor Stewardship and Fundraising: Support the Development Team on Midwest
fundraising including proposal development, reporting, and events with funding
partners.
● Perform other assignments as determined by the Senior Program and Policy
Director
The successful candidate must have ten (10) years overall experience to include the following skills and experiences:
● Campaign Plan Development and Implementation: At least 5 years experience leading and implementing campaigns. Experience moving campaigns in a coalition context. Understanding of how to develop campaigns in a way that builds longer term power.
● Applied Policy and Research: At least 5 years experience in how to address community needs in policy goals, outcomes, and model policy development.
● Staff Management and Team Leadership: At least 3 years of experience managing staff and leading teams towards shared goals and purpose. Experience leading teams in a coalition context is a plus. Skilled at managing, supporting, and developing the leadership of people with a diversity of identities and lived experiences.
● 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 leads to shared growth and finding a path forward.
● 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.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following:
● Proficiency in 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.
● Proficiency in movement and organization technologies. (e.g. VAN, Action Network) Experience training others in how to use movement technologies.
● Proficiency and experience in donor stewardship and fundraising.
Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant skills along with a resume outlining experience for the Midwest Program Director role. Additionally, please provide three (3) professional references along with contact information for each reference. Please send all documents with a subject heading entitled "Midwest Program Director to [email protected] for consideration. All submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, August 29, 2025.
