Deputy Program Director, State And Community Engagement (Hybrid - Nyc Metro Area)

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments (CSG) 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.

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How you'll fit in:

The CSG Justice Center is seeking a full-time deputy program director to provide expert state and community engagement to promote and build support for CSG Justice Center programs, projects, and initiatives. This deputy program director will work in close partnership with the program director to develop and maintain relationships with state leaders and agencies and cultivate participation in Justice Counts, Justice Reinvestment Initiative, Lantern, victims projects, Reentry 2030, behavioral health, and other work at the CSG Justice Center. They are responsible for setting the strategy and goals for reaching, persuading, and mobilizing large numbers of agency and community leaders. They will be responsive to the CSG Justice Center membership and triage short-term from states. They will also be responsible for developing processes for tracking contacts and coordinating with other teams at the CSG Justice Center. This person will supervise a team of project managers and policy analysts.

What you'll do:

Specific responsibilities of the deputy program director include the following:

• Expand the network of partners by identifying key state leaders, policymakers, and other key stakeholders.
• Deliver leading field expertise, assistance, knowledge, writing, and presentations that advance and inform the program and policy area.
• Provide timely program updates that support external relationship-building opportunities (may include Advisory Board, funders, and partners).
• Work to research, understand, and elevate state criminal justice policies.
• Maintain ownership of larger initiatives and project development.
• Demonstrate an ability to drive fundraising initiatives and strategies in collaboration with external and internal stakeholders that advance larger projects goals and initiatives, and have a growing reputation as a leading and recognized expert in the field.
• Contribute to strengthening organizational culture and apply this lens when delivering innovative projects/programs, coaching staff, and leading multiple teams.
• Travel across the country, connect with state and community leaders, listen to local needs, and promote CSG Justice Center projects and programs.
• Demonstrate leadership on three levels: personal/interpersonal (showing up for self and others), institutional (policies, practices, and procedures), and racial/cultural competency (beliefs, norms, and values).
• Supervise 1-4 direct reports (or 3-4 projects) and ensure the training and development of relevant teams.

What you'll bring:

• Experience providing technical assistance to officials in state and local government and across various criminal justice systems
• Demonstrated success working with elected officials and high-level leadership to understand their priorities and advance the program and project objectives in a variety of political and policy contexts
• Experience directly advising local systems on systems change
• Ability to work remotely with autonomy, understand technology, and effectively communicate across platforms
• Experience with legislative engagement
• Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity and an ability to work independently and in a team setting
• 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)
• Ability to supervise people who also may work remotely or in a different office
• Experience working with corrections, behavioral health, or other criminal justice agencies
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse people in different contexts and foster equity and inclusion through self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and valuing others
• Extensive policy/research knowledge of criminal justice and related policy areas
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills and strong critical and strategic thinking
• Willingness to travel frequently to deliver technical assistance on site in states across the country

How you apply:

If you're interested in helping us drive change across the country, you should upload a resume and answer the provided questions with your application.

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 $107,881 to $128,856. The starting salary for this position outside of NYC may be as low as $85,600. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

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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.