Project Director, Queens Community Justice Center - Far Rockaway, United States - Center for Justice Innovation

Description

Job 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 Justice Center, 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Queens Community Justice Center – The Rockaways ("The Justice Center") seeks to improve public safety in Far Rockaway, Queens by investing in local residents, transforming public spaces, and re-engineering the criminal justice process. The Justice Center envisions a Far Rockaway in which crime and incarceration are reduced, local faith in the justice system is restored, and civic life is vibrant.

The Queens Community Justice Center - The Rockaways is seeking a Project Director to oversee all existing programming and develop new initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, Community Development & Crime Prevention, The Justice Center's Project Director will oversee and manage all aspects of the project including comprehensive collaboration with stakeholders, hiring and training of staff, development of policy, procedures, and program materials, management of contracting and fiscal reporting, and representation of the Justice Center at local and citywide events, meetings, panels, and community forums.

• Lead the strategic planning and implementation of all Justice Center programming and services;
• Oversee fundraising and budget management;
• Ensure all programs are meeting or exceeding program deliverables;
• Develop and maintain relationships with funders, government officials, and stakeholders;
• Work with local and city-wide stakeholders to expand on our place-making, workforce development, and technology strategies;
• Manage existing partner relationships with the Queens District Attorney's Office, NYPD, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (i.e. Parole), the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, and other community stakeholders;
• Identify community hot spots and work with staff to develop programming that empowers residents, creates civic opportunities for youth, reduces crime, and sparks community revitalization;
• Oversee community organizing techniques used to mobilize the community to participate in activities designed to challenge and change local norms;
• Approve, develop, maintain, and track social media and marketing materials;
• Plan and oversee the execution of all Justice Center engagement activities;
• Ensure staff are providing the highest quality case management, education, training, internship, and employment services for Justice Center program participants;
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with staff and partner agencies to ensure proper referrals and case management for Justice Center participants;
• Oversee all administration/management meetings and ensure that meeting proceedings are communicated to other Justice Center staff;
• Work with the Queens Community Justice Center - Jamaica Project Director to ensure seamless cross-site collaborations when appropriate;
• Supervise senior program staff and develop training and support systems for supervisees and subcontractors while providing support for all staff, interns, and volunteers;
• Model and facilitate creative problem-solving and youth development strategies for supervisees and subcontractors;
• Prepare grant progress reports and other program reports as needed;
• Organize and participate in regular reviews with Center staff about program progress;
• Actively maintain a work culture conducive to innovation and team building;
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree plus 5 years' experience or a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years' experience in leadership roles in innovative community-based organizations. Other qualifications include:

• Three or more years of experience managing significant budgets and grant contracts preferred;
• Extensive supervision experience a plus, preferably supervising multiple staff simultaneously;
• Passionate and sensitive to the needs and interests of the population and the mission and philosophy of the Justice Center;
• An understanding of the challenges and strengths of the Far Rockaway neighborhood;
• Strong ability to implement innovative programming to cater to the needs of the Rockaway community;
• Extensive experience developing and overseeing programs with multiple priorities;
• Extensive experience in grant writing and fundraising from city, state, federal and private funding streams;
• Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse working teams;
• Strong ability to set and adhere to timelines;
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple priorities;
• Exceptional ability to communicate with and guide internal and external teams;
• Highly organized, responsible, innovative, and flexible;
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills;
• Ability to do both immediate "nuts and bolts" thinking and long-term strategic planning, often simultaneously;
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy;
• Be able to be transparent and direct;
• Experience with coaching staff, managing, and developing teams;
• Record of setting and achieving strategic objectives.

Position Type: Full-time In-person, some evening/weekend hours are required.

Position Location: Far Rockaway, NY

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $108,000 - $124,000 and is commensurate with experience. The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our aim is to create a supportive and respectful environment where every individual, irrespective of their background or identity, feels valued and included.

As of February 10, 2023, New York City Executive Order 25 rescinded the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccination for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. Accordingly, the Center does not require all new hires be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus; however, the Center recommends all staff, interns, and volunteers stay up-to-date on the vaccination.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Kindly refer to the job posting for the relevant contact information. If the contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from making inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Powered by JazzHR

J8YuHdksqE