Minnesota Environmental Justice Table
Deputy Director
Minnesota Environmental Justice Table, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Summary of PositionThe 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.ResponsibilitiesStrategic PlanningSupport 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.OperationalProvide 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 SupervisoryProvide coaching and training to support staff members in reaching long-term goals.Co-facilitate Leadership Table and Board team meetings.Board RelationsProvide support in oversight to the Board Governance.Lead relevant internal reports to MNEJ Table’s Board.Required QualificationsSenior 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 QualificationsA 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
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 SupervisoryProvide coaching and training to support staff members in reaching long-term goals.Co-facilitate Leadership Table and Board team meetings.Board RelationsProvide support in oversight to the Board Governance.Lead relevant internal reports to MNEJ Table’s Board.Required QualificationsSenior 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 QualificationsA 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