Chart Project Specialist (Newark or Atlantic City)

Job Description

Job Description

The CHART Project Specialist will support the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of statewide initiatives focused on youth homelessness, human trafficking, and systems capacity building.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the CHART team and serve as a lead or co-lead on strategic initiatives that advance research, innovation, evaluation, systems change, policy, and practice related to youth homelessness, human trafficking, and other emerging priorities.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of projects, programs, tools, curricula, and other resources.
• Plan, coordinate, and support project implementation, ensuring activities align with established goals, timelines, grant requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Design, develop, and facilitate training, presentations, and technical assistance for internal staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Provide consultation and implementation support to organizations adopting CHNJ-developed programs, curricula, screening tools, and other initiatives.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to inform program improvement, research, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare reports, presentations, publications, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, NGOs, schools, government agencies, funders, researchers, and other partners to support project goals.
• Represent CHNJ at meetings, trainings, conferences, and other events, and contribute to statewide and national conversations related to youth homelessness and human trafficking.
• Support policy, advocacy, research, and systems-change efforts by identifying emerging trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve outcomes for youth.
• Respond to work-related communications in a timely manner and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Salary $ 67,000 a year

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, public health, human services, psychology, nonprofit management, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in project management, training and technical assistance, youth services, education, homelessness, human trafficking response, or related fields
• Strong understanding of issues impacting youth and families experiencing homelessness and/or human trafficking, including trauma-informed and youth-centered practices
• Experience coordinating projects, managing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting/training platforms
• Proficiency in Canva preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel throughout New Jersey as needed
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Some evening or occasional weekend availability may be required for trainings or events