Coordinator, Youth Programs Jobs

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Neighbors In Action (NIA) is a unique neighborhood institution that works to improve community problem solving, collaboration, and inter-group relations in Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Operating out of a storefront since 1998, Neighbors in Action provides anti-violence programs, youth programs, and resource links to community residents. Its mission is to encourage communication and understanding, prevent future conflicts, and help foster stronger, healthier neighborhoods. Save Our Streets (S.O.S. Brooklyn) operates one site in Crown Heights and one site in Bed-Stuy. S.O.S. is a replication of the Cure Violence program, a gun violence prevention model that aims to reduce and prevent shootings through the use of public health strategies.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Neighbors in Action is seeking a Coordinator, Youth Programs who will be responsible for developing media and arts-based youth programming. This will include overseeing all onsite (and virtual) programming, community outreach and youth engagement and recruitment, and community events.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Additional relevant responsibilities as needed.
• Represent Neighbors in Action at community events, panels, technical assistance visits, and other speaking engagements;
• Contribute to grant applications, fundraising initiatives, written reports, program evaluations, grant proposals, and funder visits;
• Develop and implement community wide events in collaboration with community stakeholders;
• Participate in additional NIA events and activities as needed;
• Create career pipelines in the creative sector, develop relationships with creative agencies and arts-based organizations;
• Maintain a caseload of participants for professional development coaching, referrals and coordinate communications with participants and families;
• Create innovative outreach and youth engagement strategies;
• Contribute to the physical and conceptual development of the NIA Youth Center as a dynamic hub for youth-led social change;
• Maintain administrative responsibilities including completing participant case notes, payment logs, and permission slip documents;
• Coordinate social media coverage of program activities and accomplishments;
• Complete grant reports and take part in NIA budget meetings;
• Maintain records, up to date data entry, and an organized physical work environment including secure storage, maintenance and stock of media lab equipment and program supplies;
• Supervise and support program staff and recruit, observe and support teaching artists and consultants;
• Attend and at times facilitate NIA Youth Center and Center for Court Innovation trainings, meetings and conferences as assigned by supervisors;
• Build and manage relationships with community partners such as local schools, community organizations, community members, and social service agencies;
• Organize and facilitate professional development meetings and program planning sessions to ensure smooth implementation of ongoing programs;
• Oversee NIA Youth programming including youth internships, arts programming, credential programs and other youth employment programs;
• Manage recruitment and enrollment for youth programs;

Position Location: Brooklyn, NY

Position Type: Full-time. The position requires some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 4-5 years of experience (or equivalent) in youth work, deep connection to the arts, and experience with arts-based programs.

• Candidates must have strong administrative and computer skills for timely comprehensive tracking;
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screening and background check, and work a flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends.
• Candidate must not have any pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence; and
• Candidates must have strong team skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment;
• Candidate must have experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds;
• Excellent written skills are a must. Candidate must be skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community;

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $55,410 to $72,090 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. The Center does 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 seek 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.

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. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.

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