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Over the past 50 years, MCEA has been at the forefront of major wins in environmental policy.
In the 1970s, we drafted Minnesota’s bedrock environmental laws that our attorneys still use
today to protect the environment. More recently, we helped Minnesota become the first state to
ban toxic PFAS chemicals in products, passed a requirement for 100% carbon-free electricity by
2040, and litigated the most significant environmental cases of the day in our state courts.
MCEA’s lawyers represent MCEA, other environmental groups, and communities to ensure all
Minnesotans have breathable air, clean drinking water, and a livable climate. MCEA also
participates in coalitions where we provide legal information and strategic analysis. Our goal in
these relationships is to make our partners stronger, particularly communities who are impacted
by environmental racism. When we partner with communities, we center the goals and needs of
the communities, recognizing that their lived experience is a form of expertise.
As CEO you will serve as both the internal and external leader of the organization, setting the tone for the culture and guiding the preeminent legal organization protecting Minnesota's environment and the health of it's people.
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to executivesearch@mncenter.org.
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Staff Attorney
MCEA, the state’s leading public-interest environmental law firm, seeks an attorney with three to six years of experience to join our team of powerful, mission-driven, in-house litigators. The Staff Attorney will litigate in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and provide legal advice to MCEA and other clients. In addition to litigation, the Staff Attorney will assist with legislative and administrative advocacy, coordinate with outside pro bono counsel, law clerks, concerned citizens, and other advocacy organizations, work with the Legal Committee of MCEA’s Board, and provide assistance to MCEA’s leadership, development staff, and communications team.
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For 50 years, MCEA has been a leading voice for environmental protection in Minnesota, working alongside community leaders, scientists, policy makers and everyday citizens to preserve the state's natural beauty, promote sustainable development, and ensure that all communities have access to clean water and clean air regardless of race, color, ethnicity, income, or zip code.
At MCEA we respect the individual strengths, views, and experiences of all employees and understand that we thrive in our differences. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture, policy, and practice.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact: hr@mncenter.org, 651-223-5969.
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) is honored to announce its inclusion for the third year running on The NonProfit Times Best Nonprofits to Work For list. MCEA was also included as a 2022 Best Places to Work honoree by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal.
“MCEA will always strive to ensure our team members feel valued and supported; it empowers our employees to be the best possible advocates protecting Minnesota’s air and water. Our effectiveness as an organization is directly tied to our employees’ health and well-being, both at work and at home,” MCEA’s Chief Executive Officer, Kathryn Hoffman
We are honored to announce, through the generous contribution of John Clark Pegg, the dedication of MCEA's Legal Fellowship to his father John W. Pegg. Click here to learn more.