Associate, Youth Programs

Job Description

Job Description

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:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. 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.
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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Bronx Community Justice Center (BxCJC), one of the Center's newest projects, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts. 

The Bronx Community Justice Center is seeking a Youth Programs Associate. Reporting to the Program Manager, Community Organizing the Youth Programs Associate will provide youth mentorship and support youth led community organizing initiatives in the South Bronx.          

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide youth outreach and engagement across South Bronx neighborhoods including canvassing and street outreach to engage youth most impacted by violence;
• Provide individual and group mentorship to youth impacted by community violence;
• Provide youth advocacy and case management support to connect youth to resources;
• Support the development and facilitation of youth-led community organizing projects;
• Support day-to-day operations of programs, including scheduling, relationships with community partners, project implementation, and youth support;
• Facilitate youth engagement and participation in the Center's broader community organizing and placekeeping projects;
• Facilitate engaging and meaningful sessions with youth participants;
• Facilitate community organizing, neighborhood planning, placekeeping, and violence prevention workshops;
• Work collaboratively with the violence prevention and youth initiatives teams to coordinate community events and programming;
• Attend community meetings, stakeholder groups, and community events;
• Attend and participate in all Bronx Community Justice Center and Center for Justice Innovation trainings, meetings, workshops and conferences;
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:  Associate's degree and 1-2 years of experience in a related area, or equivalent lived experience. Knowledge of youth mentorship, violence prevention, and community organizing strategies required. Excellent written communication and administrative skills strongly desired. The selected candidate should have a deep understanding of and connection to South Bronx communities. Candidate must be a skilled communicator able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community. The selected candidate will be familiar with the needs of the youth impacted by community violence, street involvement, and criminal legal systems. Professional or personal experience with the criminal legal system is preferred. Additional qualifications include:

• Previous experience facilitating restorative justice-based programming, and/or a familiarity with principles of restorative justice and conflict resolution preferred;
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-responsive manner;
• Experience providing group and individual mentoring with youth;
• A self-starter who can successfully be part of a diverse workforce and get things done in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience with healing centered models;
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus; and
• Strong commitment to social justice and anti-oppressive practice.

Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday from 10:00AM - 6:00PM, working weekends and nights as needed.

Position Location:  Bronx, New York.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $28.57 - $33.95 per hour, annually equivalent to $52,000 - $61,800 based on a 35-hour work week 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. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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