Program Manager, Community Initiatives

Program Manager, Community Initiatives

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 worksand what doesn't;
• 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 Reimagining Intimacy through Social Engagement (RISE) Project transforms responses to intimate partner violence, focusing specifically on its intersection with gun violence. The Center's RISE Project seeks to respond to the intersection of gun violence and intimate partner violence. RISE builds community capacity to prevent and respond to intimate partner violence, engages individuals who are causing harm to take accountability and change their behavior, and supports positive community norms around relationships. RISE's approach is community-centered, survivor-informed, and holistic, rooted in principles of safety, accountability, and transformative change.

RISE Project seeks a Program Manager, Community Initiatives to oversee community-based programming. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Program Manager will lead RISE's community initiatives department, including individual, group, and community programs designed to change norms around violence and promote healing.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Qualifications : LMSW or related degree and at least 3 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in leadership roles in innovative community-based youth-serving organizations required. Extensive supervision experience a plus, preferably supervising multiple people simultaneously.

Position Type : Full-time, able to work nights or weekends.

Position Location : Bronx, NY.

Compensation : The compensation range for this position is $66,490 - $85,600 and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits : 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 committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on 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 LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.