AmeriCorps - MAP Community Liaison

THE ORGANIZATION 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.
• Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org .
• THE OPPORTUNITY The Red Hook Community Resilience Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program that seeks to make Red Hook a safer, stronger and a more resilient community for individuals ages 18+.
• AmeriCorps members are part of our unconventional programs and services throughout the Center that engage residents and promote public safety.
• Members work directly with community members to provide services and referrals to address needs centered on economic mobility, housing issues and many other areas.
• Furthermore, members also will perform service projects throughout the neighborhood and by the end of their service year, members will gain the skills needed to plan and execute their own project.  Underway since 2015, MAP is a comprehensive strategy to enhance public safety and strengthen community well-being in 15 public housing developments across New York City.
• The initiative aims to enhance safety and overall quality of life by strengthening collaboration and capacity among public housing residents.
• Since 2016, citywide meetings have been convened to share information and data, facilitate community engagement to identify neighborhood priorities, enhance the quality of life and spur collaboration and accountability among city agencies and local stakeholders.
• The Center is seeking a MAP Community Liaison.
• Reporting to the Americorps Coordinator, the MAP Community Liaison will support the Red Hook Houses MAP Engagement Coordinator (MEC) in organizing a resident-driven; community organizing initiative in partnership with the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP).  AVAILABILITY The start date for this position is December 1, 2025, with an end date of September 30, 2026.

Applicants must be available to commit to serve 30-hours a week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 :

The MAP Community Liaison is expected to :

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Serving is a great way to strengthen your professional network, make a difference within communities and social justice.  During service, you will receive :

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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.