Deputy Program Director, Justice Counts Recruitment (Remote)

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments Justice Center works across the country to develop research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities.

To further this mission, we work with partners inside and outside of government to reduce crime and incarceration among youth and adults in contact with the justice system. We bring people from diverse systems and perspectives together to improve policy and practice. And we transform data and research findings into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

We're focused on three strategic goals:

• Advance health, opportunity, and equity.
• Break the cycle of incarceration.
• Use data to improve safety and justice.

When you join the CSG Justice Center, you join an organization that is uniquely positioned to cultivate innovation and drive data-driven reform nationally. We have approximately 120 employees-expected to grow to about 150 by the end of this year-based in more than 20 states who have decades of experience working in and with criminal, juvenile, and Tribal justice agencies. We have provided housing, mental health, and addiction services; served as educators and in workforce development agencies; and supported victims and survivors of crime. We have served governors, state legislators, and members of Congress on both sides of the political spectrum. What binds us together is a shared commitment to our mission; to one another; to a common set of values; and to the national, bipartisan advisory board that guides our work.

Learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center.

How you'll fit in:

The CSG Justice Center is seeking a full-time deputy program director to provide expert guidance to states advancing new policies and practices to achieve public safety goals as part of the Justice Counts program. Justice Counts strives to overcome the long-held adversity of stale, scattered, and siloed criminal justice data. The deputy program director over recruitment will work as a core team member to develop and maintain a pipeline of states and agencies, cultivate them to participate in Justice Counts, and help scale the initiative from a handful of participating agencies to tens of thousands across the country. They are responsible for setting the strategy and goals for reaching, persuading, and mobilizing large numbers of agency leaders and will work closely with the Implementation and Impact team (IIT) on reaching impact in each state. They will lead their team in identifying key leads, coordinating and conducting outreach, and signing on new states and agencies to adopt Justice Counts. Core responsibilities include managing their team to deploy recruitment and retention strategies, devise and implement tracking systems, test messages in communications and materials to assist recruitment efforts, and coordinate with other Justice Counts teams to ensure a seamless handoff from the recruitment phase to implementation and data publishing. On occasion, IIT colleagues may request assistance from the Recruitment Team in helping agencies implement metric adoption.

What you'll do:

Specific responsibilities of the deputy program director include the following:

• Supervise 1-4 direct reports (or 3-4 projects) and ensure the training and development of relevant teams.
• Contribute to strengthening organizational culture and apply this lens when delivering innovative projects/programs, coaching staff, and leading multiple teams.
• Ensure the success of their project portfolio and maintain ownership of larger initiatives and project development.
• Support or lead fundraising efforts, cultivate and steward funder relationships, and provide strategy to engage new funders.
• Deliver leading field expertise, assistance, knowledge, writing, and presentations that advance and inform the program.
• Demonstrate leadership on 3 levels: personal/interpersonal (showing up for self and others), institutional (policies, practices, and procedures), and racial/cultural competency (beliefs, norms, and values).
• Drive fundraising initiatives and strategies in collaboration with external and internal stakeholders that advance larger project goals and initiatives, and have a growing reputation as a leading and recognized expert in the field.
• Provide timely program updates that support external relationship-building opportunities (may include Advisory Board, funders, and partners).

What you'll bring:

• Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG Justice Center duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds
• Extensive policy/research knowledge of criminal justice and related policy areas
• Experience in policy development, program implementation, or technical assistance preferred
• Ability to develop and launch new projects aligned with organizational objectives
• Knowledge of one or more sectors of the criminal justice system via correctional research literature, job experience, or personal experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience aligning the interests of internal leadership, funders, and community partners to move strategic project initiatives forward
• Experience supervising staff
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse people in different contexts and foster equity and inclusion through self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and valuing others
• Ability to lead multiple, large, or complex project teams to advance project objectives
• Ability to supervise people who also may work remotely or in a different office
• Reliable and secure internet/data connection and flexibility for using a personal device for internet connectivity during business travel (a cost offset is provided by the CSG Justice Center)
• Experience working with officials in state and local government and across various criminal justice or community systems
• Experience in political, grassroots, or community organizing campaigns or similar equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to understand unstated political dynamics in stakeholder interactions and successfully navigate them
• Ability to work remotely with autonomy, understand technology, and effectively communicate across platforms
• Willingness to travel frequently to deliver technical assistance on site in states across the country
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple projects while coaching and developing staff in their respective project management roles
• Seven years of work experience in the criminal justice field and/or educational equivalency in a related field, such as counseling, criminal justice, law, psychology, public health, or social work

How you apply:

If you're interested in helping us drive change across the country, you should upload the following elements with your application:

1. Resume
2. Writing sample
3. At least three professional references

We will consider all paid and unpaid experience relative to this position, including internships, fellowships, and volunteer activities.

CSG believes that pay equity and pay transparency advance workplace fairness. Compensation will be equitable and based on experience and geography. The NYC-based salary range for this position is $84,000 to $138,600. The starting salary for this position outside of NYC may be as low as $111,300. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

Learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center.

We welcome and value diversity in our staff, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, protected veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system.

CSG is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. CSG participates in E-Verify.