Community Initiatives Manager

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

1d•$66,490 - $88,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies: Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges; Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond. Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. The Red Hook Community Justice Center (the Justice Center) is the nation’s first multi-jurisdictional community court, hearing criminal, housing, and family matters under one roof with a single judge. The Justice Center’s mission is to solve community problems: strengthening families, empowering youth, preventing evictions, addressing crime when it occurs, and working to prevent crime before it takes place. The Center’s Youth and Community Initiatives department is seeking a Community Initiatives Manager to oversee the Center’s workforce development initiative dedicated to closing the employment and opportunity gaps that young adults, ages 16-30 years old, currently face when entering the workforce. Level Up offers a personalized approach, offering one-on-one support to system-involved individuals who encounter unique challenges hindering sustained employment. Beyond traditional career readiness assistance, Level Up extends its reach to provide tailored services, including educational and financial support, ensuring participants receive comprehensive aid in their journey toward meaningful employment. Reporting to the Director of Youth and Community Initiatives, the Community Initiatives Manager will be responsible for overseeing the program’s operations, managing various administrative tasks, ensuring grant requirements are fulfilled and fostering partnerships with various stakeholders including the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience required
Experience managing workforce development programs or projects in a nonprofit, government, or community-based organization setting
Experience working with underserved and underrepresented populations
A minimum of 2 years of experience required supervising, leading and developing dynamic work teams
Excellent communication, written, organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and other relevant software applications
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with the Director of Youth and Community Initiatives to oversee program operations of the YCI department, including the daily oversight of the Level Up and other seasonal youth and young adult programs
Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve program goals and objectives
Review, revise and assist in the development of curricula and case management
Monitor and update program activities and performance metrics as needed
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program activities, participant progress, and grant compliance
Submit regular monthly reports to the YCI Director to capture pertinent program data
Provide leadership, guidance, and trainings to a team of two full-time staff members: Employment Specialist and Case Manager
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and individual growth
Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase program visibility and attract participants
Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, employers, and other stakeholders to expand recruitment efforts and access to resources
Attend community events, meetings, and forums to promote the program and engage with potential participants and partners
Create informational materials, such as one-pagers, brochures, and presentations, to communicate program offerings and impact
Collaborate with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, the Brooklyn Probation office, Family Court, Department of Community Corrections and other relevant stakeholders to align program initiatives with community needs and priorities
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to local schools, police precincts and community-based organizations to foster collaboration and communication among stakeholders
Serve as a liaison between the program and external partners to facilitate information sharing and coordination of services
Ensure all grant deliverables are met in a timely manner and in accordance with grant requirements
Review and maintain up to date data collection on the Center’s JCA platform
Prepare reports, documentation, and other materials as needed for grant reporting purposes