Human Resources Coordinator - Manhattan, United States - Center for Justice Innovation

Center for Justice Innovation

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Manhattan, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) is a non-profit organization that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive.

The Center's goal is to identify and resolve as early as possible the challenges that bring people into the criminal and civil legal systems.

It does this in a number of ways—by developing and running programs that reduce the need for incarceration and enhance economic opportunity, conducting original research to identify what works, and sharing what we learn from our programming and research with those seeking to transform the justice system around the world.

The Center is an 800-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn't), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world.

Operating Programs

The Center's operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Court, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system.

Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change.

Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice.

Research

The Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S.

and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues.

Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors.

The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution.

The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners.

Policy & Expert Assistance

The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence.

Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area.

Center Support

A dedicated support team within the Center ensures the smooth functioning of operations across various domains, including finance, legal, technology, human resources, fundraising, real estate, and communications.

Comprising 15% of the organization's staff, these teams provide essential infrastructure support and innovative solutions aligned with the Center's mission and values.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop intern policies, procedures, and standards to align with the Center's objective of a One Center experience for interns while also complying with all legal requirements;
Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to identify internship opportunities and define role requirements;
Identify intern opportunities to collaborate and build relationships with colleges and universities;
Facilitate intern onboarding and orientation sessions to ensure familiarity with Center's culture, policies, and expectations;
Match interns with suitable projects or teams based on their skills, interests, and career goals;
Provide ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship to interns throughout their internship;
Ensure that Center staff and interns complete all necessary requirements of the internship;
Organize training sessions, workshops, and networking events to enhance interns' professional development;
Maintain accurate records of intern activities, attendance, and performance evaluations;
Coordinate performance management of interns with the colleges and universities and CJI intern supervisors. along with facilitating discussions between interns and managers;
Provide excellent customer service to staff by proactively addressing inquiries and fostering teamwork; and
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

As a core team member of the Hiring and