We provide quality health, dental and vision insurance for all full-time staff, effective on the employee’s first day. Michigan LCV pays for 100% of coverage for staff and 50% of the monthly premium cost for each spouse or dependent enrolled.
WE’RE ON A MISSION TO PROTECT THE GREAT LAKES STATE.
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM.
In June 2021, Michigan LCV adopted an ambitious strategic plan. In 20 years, we aim to reverse the legacy of toxic pollution, which has had devastating impacts on human health and our climate so we can provide every Michigander access to the cleanest air and land, and safest, most affordable water in the nation. In order to accomplish these goals, we need to grow our team.
Open Positions
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Southeast Michigan Regional Organizer
Learn MoreHelp anchor our organizing work to run aggressive, focused campaigns that elect champions and hold elected officials accountable while in office.
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Community Outreach & Support Coordinator for Great Lakes PFAS Action Network
Learn MoreCoordinate outreach and support efforts, and daily base-building work, for PFAS-impacted community members, and broaden membership in the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network’s Community Action Team.
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Detroit Voting Rights Organizer
Learn MoreEngage voters and community partners to grow our volunteer base, register voters, educate on early voting options, and build collective strength in Southeast Michigan.
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Director of Advancement
Learn MoreFoster a culture of philanthropy within our organization, direct strategies to develop stronger, more sustainable financial support across our family of organizations, deepen relationships with supporters across the state, and elevate the organization as a resource and an outlet for generous people interested in contributing to a mission that matters.
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Our Water Activists
Learn MoreJoin our three-month training and engagement program that offers real-world organizing and training pertaining to protecting our environment through community and nonpartisan political engagement.
Benefits Package
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Retirement Plan
We maintain a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan and match contributions up to 3% of salary.
Winter Break & Paid Holidays
Our offices are closed December 24 – January 1. Additionally, we offer 8 paid holidays throughout the course of the year. For staff who observe, the following religious holidays are also granted: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Good Friday, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Diwali, and Vaisakhi.
Paid Time Off and Sick Time
Our full-time staff are eligible for five weeks of paid time off every year for vacation or other personal time and an additional five days of sick time. We also offer up to 16 hours of paid time off to volunteer outside of the organization.
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that is 100% funded by Michigan LCV and covers 60% of pay if an employee is ill or injured.
Sabbatical Program
Paid six-week sabbatical after working at Michigan LCV for five years and again after every subsequent five years.
Parental Leave
12 weeks of parental leave for staff who have given birth, staff with partners who have recently given birth, staff who have adopted a child, or staff who have entered a new long-term foster care arrangement. Birthing parents may also use their short-term disability coverage for five to seven weeks at 60% pay during their medical recovery period.
Professional Development
We offer professional development opportunities, including a $250 budget yearly for staff to take courses or attend conferences relevant to their work.
Our Core Values
Core Values define our organizational culture. They are what make us unique. They describe how staff and board members go about our work.
We are Tenacious
We value and appreciate a strong work ethic.
We are Innovative
We believe that our goals can only be achieved by thinking in unique, strategic ways.
We are Problem-Solvers
We recognize the myriad of challenges facing human health, our democracy and the natural world, and we are determined to foster hope through our creative ideas and actions.
We are Self-Starters
We celebrate and depend upon the work of each and every teammate.
We Live our Mission
Together, our team embodies what it means to create a more just and equitable society.