Coordinator, Program and Facilities

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; 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 .

THE OPPORTUNITY

Neighborhood Safety Initiatives (NSI), a program of the Center, is seeking a Program and Facilities Coordinator to support the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) crime prevention grant. Underway since 2015 and led by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice/Office of Neighborhood Safety, MAP is a comprehensive strategy to enhance public safety and strengthen community well-being in 13 public housing developments across New York City. The Center is a key implementation partner in MAP’s NeighborhoodStat, a resident-driven, community organizing initiative. Since 2016, citywide and local 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. NSI is working to advance the advocacy process by assisting each of 30 designated communities to convene local stakeholder groups. Stakeholder teams activities include to collaboratively identify community conditions, prioritize local initiatives, access and analyze data, identify and leverage resources, improve resident capacity through trainings; and implement participatory place keeping projects and policy recommendations that address structural racism, local concerns and enhance public safety, reduce victimization, promoting healing and improves well-being. The initiative’s overarching goal is to build community agency in policy change within a social, racial, and spatial justice framework. NSI is seeking a Program and Facilities Coordinator. Reporting to the Project Director of Neighborhood Logistics and Initiatives and the Associate director of the Uptown Sites, this role will support the implementation of NSTAT processes and projects across 13 sites in the 5 boroughs, which includes participatory design processes, public space programming, built environment projects, social programming, training, direct action agendas, and maintaining NSI’s place-keeping tool kit. Responsibilities Project Implementation: Support the MAP Engagement Coordinators/Program Managers with the implementation of community events and action plans, which includes built environment projects, public space programming, social programs and more; and Ensure quality implementation of neighborhood engagement strategy and support project development execution and event production, including the coordination, delivery and pick up of program and event supplies for NSI projects and events across 13 sites. Operations Coordinate supplies for NSI events and projects; including communicating with vendors, event production, staff, and participants; Process supply requests for program activities and events where appropriate; Maintenance and coordination of program materials, placekeeping toolkit and materials; Manage storage units and maintain the equipment inventory; and Perform additional tasks as needed. Vehicle Maintenance and Coordination Drive company vehicle across multiple sites for events, inventory checks, and stakeholder activities; Help with loading and replenishment of materials needed in the vehicle; Track mileage, regularly scheduled maintenance; Submit monthly CJI vehicle maintenance reports; and Manage van calendar and assist with the coordination of staff usage. Other Additional tasks as necessary. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years of relevant experience administrative experience is required; Valid driver’s license is required; Candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented; Excellent communication skills required; Demonstrated knowledge of all Microsoft programs; Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred; Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs; Willing to travel within the 5 boroughs; Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends; Organizing experience desired; Previous logistics management highly desired; and Applicants with prior lived expereince are encouraged to apply. Position Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday from 10:00am – 6:00pm. Position Location: Bronx, New York. Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $32.97 – $37.36 per hour, annually equivalent to $60,000 – $68,000 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. 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