Coastal Enterprises Inc (CEI)
Now more than ever, you can help build a strong and inclusive economy by being a part of a team that is expanding small businesses opportunities in Maine.
We know you are already passionate about environmental studies; but if you would like to learn a little more about how many of the challenges we are trying to solve intersect with the Policy and Resource Development space, then we cannot wait to meet you.
The Policy and Resource Advocacy Team is looking to work with an Environmental Studies Fellow who can add capacity to their team in many areas such as agriculture and food systems, aquaculture and fisheries, renewable energy and climate, among other critical topics in our field of work!
- Policy research on topical areas related to CEI’s work, as needed, including but not limited to broadband, consumer protection, entrepreneurship, agriculture and food systems, aquaculture and fisheries, renewable energy (i.e., solar, wind and other emergent technologies), climate, workforce (specifically second chance populations) and health/childcare policy. 5) Generally adding capacity to our team by providing support with meeting attendance/facilitation, notetaking, organizing and updating files, contact lists, and other documents and tools.
- Developmental work with the Maine food policy work group, which CEI is helping to organize.
- Support our Justice Fellow with a project that involves conversations with Maine based and national community development financial institution partners to assess the benefits and challenges in organizing a statewide coalition to support and expand the impact of community development financial institutions.
- Work on the state of the state report: a compendium of the results of CEI’s state policy work during the 131st Legislature (2023-2024)
Throughout the summer, you will be a part of our summer intern’s and fellow cohort, participating in group activities, engaging in staff meetings, day of service, staff outing, Maine Career Catalyst events, job shadowing, and career readiness coaching. You will learn about other departments at CEI, explore the industry of Community Development Financial Institutions.
Who we are:
Headquartered in Maine, CEI is a community development finance institution that is a national leader in rural economic and business development. CEI's mission is to build a just, vibrant, and climate-resilient future for people and communities in Maine and rural communities. We do this by integrating finance, business expertise, and policy solutions in ways that make the economy work more equitably.
Over 70 percent of our financing and advice go to businesses that are expanding opportunities for low-income communities, communities of color, and others who have been left behind by our economy. Learn more about working at CEI here
What we believe:
Stewardship: As careful, responsible managers of the resources entrusted to us, we recognize that our decisions and actions have near – and long-term impacts for people and the planet
Equity: We work to ensure that all people, especially those facing individual or systems barriers to opportunity, can secure a livelihood that enables them to build assets and share prosperity.
Diversity: We engage diverse staff, board members, and partners who bring lived experience, community connections, and know-how to the problems we aim to solve.
Innovation: We foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at CEI, through our networks, and in the communities we serve.
Collaboration: We share knowledge, practices, and resources, and partner with people and organizations to deepen our mission impact.
Who we are seeking:
If you have some of these skills or experience, please don’t hesitate to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of academic, analytic, and interpersonal skills; a strong interest in public policy, economics, or related areas; interest in CEI’s focus sectors and/or programmatic areas; and alignment with CEI’s mission.
- You are an efficient communicator – both verbal and written.
- You have curiosity about public policy and bring sound critical thinking skills.
- You are a team player who can work and collaborate with others and how is open to guidance.
- You bring diverse talents that will add great value to our team!
To explore a fellowship with this organization, contact:
Donna LeBlanc
Email: diana.leblanc@cei.maine.org