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About the Role

Advance evidence and practice in youth justice, focusing on reentry and cross-system approaches within broader safety and justice systems. Strengthen prevention, diversion, reentry, and system-alignment strategies to improve outcomes for youth and young adults impacted by the justice system. Lead and manage complex technical assistance initiatives, collaborate with internal and external partners, and contribute to strategic visioning that strengthens youth justice systems and promotes equitable, community-based outcomes. Design and deliver technical assistance, including facilitation, coaching, and development of practical, evidence-informed resources. This role requires experience supporting youth and/or adult reentry across the continuum of system involvement and a commitment to expanding AIR’s youth justice portfolio with evidence-informed, community-centered approaches.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients to assess needs and co-design tailored technical assistance plans and strategies.
Design, develop, and deliver technical assistance and training in various formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid).
Create technical assistance materials such as toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and web-based resources.
Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
Lead projects and teams, including supervising and mentoring junior staff.
Support the development of proposals and business development efforts.
Use data to inform technical assistance strategies and evaluate impact.
Build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders across sectors.

Requirements

Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in a related field.
Technical assistance experience delivering support to public agencies, nonprofits, or community-based organizations in youth justice and intersecting systems, including diversion and reentry.
Project leadership experience managing projects or tasks and leading cross-functional teams.
Prior experience working in a mission-driven organization such as a nonprofit, philanthropic, or academic setting.
Established networks in the youth justice field and a demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships on behalf of AIR.
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Skills

Strong business development skills, including proposal writing.
Ability to interpret and apply quantitative and qualitative data to inform technical assistance strategies.
Skilled at working with diverse partners and audiences across multiple levels of government and community settings.
Effective communication and facilitation across various group sizes and formats.
Strong project management and team leadership capabilities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

Location

Remote (within the United States)
U.S. office locations

Work Type

Full-time
Travel up to 25%

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (with Ph.D.)
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience (with Master’s degree)
Minimum of 9 years of experience in a related field (with Bachelor’s degree)

Education Level

Ph.D.
Master’s degree
Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$126,000 - $154,000 USD

About the Company

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization.
Conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance.
Addresses some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally.
Generates evidence and applies data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Equal Opportunity

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles; selected candidates undergo reference and background checks.
AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.