Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy has been the leading legal and scientific voice for Minnesota’s environment since 1974. To learn more about our history and programs, please visit mncenter.org. A nonprofit with offices in Saint Paul and Duluth, MCEA supports its employees through a commitment to a living wage, a good benefits package, and regular opportunities for professional growth and development. We value diversity, equity, an inclusive culture, and respect in the workplace.

Nov 06, 2026
Full time
$95,000 - $110,000 yearly
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy Hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY: The Northeastern Minnesota Program Director will oversee MCEA’s Northeastern Minnesota program, which includes protecting the region’s communities and natural resources from poorly designed sulfide mines. This person will be responsible for creating and communicating a broad vision for how to continue to drive this work forward. This person will need to be able to identify and manage the execution of projects that are consistent with MCEA organizational goals. The Program Director will develop and manage a program budget, build and deepen important external relationships including with diverse communities, clients, coalition partners and funders. This person will help to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that values differences and provide leadership to other MCEA staff.   HOW WILL WE SUPPORT YOU? MCEA will provide the successful candidate with competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, free parking and...
Nov 06, 2026
Full time
$90,000 - $105,000 yearly
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy Hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY : MCEA, the state’s leading public-interest environmental law firm, seeks an attorney with at least five 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. HOW WILL WE SUPPORT YOU? MCEA will provide the successful candidate with competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, free parking and public transportation support, 401K with match, a hybrid work environment with a full-time option to work 32-hours...