CLF Vice President for Environmental Justice 2026

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Vice President for Environmental Justice (VP for EJ) to join our team working for a healthy and thriving New England for all. Building on our environmental justice work with communities and community partners, the VP for EJ will partner with CLF’s senior team, advocates, and program and state leaders to develop and implement a clear and bold vision and strategy for CLF’s environmental justice advocacy.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Law & Policy and with a focus on strengthening and expanding our relationships in the community, the VP for EJ will lead a team of advocates to advance environmental justice in close collaboration with, and informed by, communities and partners bearing disproportionate environmental harms and inequitable sharing of environmental benefits. The VP for EJ will also work to build a culture and consciousness of environmental justice internally, working to ensure that environmental justice is fully integrated as a priority across the organization’s programs and states, aligns with CLF’s mission and anti-racist work, and is adequately resourced. The position will be based in our Boston office with opportunity for some remote work within New England. 

• Table of Content
• About Conservation Law Foundation (CLF)
• Vice President for Environmental Justice
• Aim and Benefits of Vice President for Environmental Justice
• Requirements for Vice President for Environmental Justice Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Vice President for Environmental Justice

Aim and Benefits of Vice President for Environmental Justice

CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range for this position if based in Boston is $150,000 - $175,000 and if based outside of Boston is $136,000 - $160,000; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications.

Requirements for Vice President for Environmental Justice Qualification

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience doing environmental justice work in close partnership with communities and community-facing organizations;
• A law degree and active bar membership in good standing in any state (New England state is preferred);
• Extensive knowledge of the environmental justice movement regionally and nationally;
• Relationships, connections, and credibility within the environmental justice advocacy community;
• Demonstrated success in navigating complex policy and programmatic initiatives; 
• A collaborative leadership style, with proven ability to lead, manage, and support interdisciplinary teams;
• Substantial experience in managing people and projects;
• Strong skills in networking, fundraising, financial management, and communications; and
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit CLF Vice President for Environmental Justice webpage