CURRENT OPENINGS
MCEA Summer Law Clerk: The Summer Law Clerk will provide research, writing, and litigation support to MCEA’s legal department during the Summer 2026. This is a temporary position for students currently enrolled in an accredited law school. MCEA utilizes a 36-hour workweek with a hybrid work environment. Our main office is in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is an 11-week paid position with flexible starting and ending dates, which pays $8,400 for the summer.
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MCEA Environmental Law & Advocacy Fellowship: The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is accepting applications from candidates interested in a post-graduate public-interest law fellowship that would start in the fall of 2027. MCEA uses law and science to protect Minnesota’s environment, natural resources, and the health of its people. Our staff of in-house lawyers take legal actions that set important precedent and protect the people and environment of Minnesota. We fight against polluters, short-sighted policies, environmental injustices, and dirty politics.
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For 51 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.