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About the Role

The MAP Engagement Coordinator will support residents, community partners, and local city agency representatives in identifying and solving issues that create vulnerabilities in community safety and well-being. This role will lead the planning and implementation of NeighborhoodStat at a designated site, fostering resident leadership and community-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain a team of local residents, supporting their capacity in policy, placemaking, organizing, and advocacy.
• Facilitate the implementation of resident-led community-building projects.
• Coordinate with city agencies to respond to community needs through the NeighborhoodStat process.
• Promote positive cultural norms for community-led public safety.
• Utilize data to inform resident-led strategies for community safety.
• Recruit and manage a diverse resident team representative of the development’s diverse subgroups.
• Develop and retain a comprehensive engagement plan with clear strategy, benchmarks, and outcomes.
• Attend in-person, teleconference, virtual meetings, and community events.
• Conduct research and engage experts to create meeting and action agendas.
• Facilitate resident and stakeholder planning meetings.
• Lead facilitation of resident team meetings, managing invites, agendas, note-taking, and task support.
• Plan, lead, and co-facilitate public community meetings and direct action organizing activities.
• Co-facilitate and co-organize meetings with city agencies and community partners, representing resident concerns.
• Track action steps by recording, consolidating, and sharing meeting notes with strategic partners.
• Host an annual resident-led development-wide community participatory process.
• Champion ongoing community outreach and communications.
• Leverage traditional media, social media, and public education campaign strategies.
• Support resident voice and advocacy for policy change.
• Support the recruitment of youth council members and incorporate the youth agenda into resident meetings.
• Support resident teams in the development and execution of maintenance plans for existing placekeeping projects.
• Co-develop an annual resident-led project (social program or placekeeping project).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute place-keeping activities, community events/meetings, and direct action activities.
• Track and evaluate ongoing organizing strategies by completing Weekly Activity Logs.
• Complete a comprehensive, monthly narrative report detailing strategies, problem-solving approaches, setbacks, and outcomes.
• Ensure continuity and progress of resident organizing goals through consistent creation, filing, and distribution of meeting agendas and minutes.
• Collaborate with staff to implement systems supporting effective project planning and data collection.
• Build knowledgebase and relationships with local social service providers, and NYCHA and City resources.
• Recruit and inform the resident team, resident public, and local partners of Community Resiliency seminars.
• Work and communicate closely with organization staff and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice.
• Support the collection, input, and processing of documents for resident and volunteer stipends.
• Submit resident stipend payments to organization staff for processing.
• Plan and purchase for engagement and project activities.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3 years in a related area, preferably community engagement/organizing and/or community development.
• Passionate, skilled, and experienced in working with communities to promote health and safety.
• Demonstrated success leading logistics, identifying and achieving project goals quickly, effectively, and successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment, create collaborative relationships with colleagues, and work/communicate well with multiple department leaders.
• Superb facilitation skills to identify community issues, needs, feedback, and preferences in a timely manner.
• Superior project and time management skills, highly organized, detail-oriented and meticulous about quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Dynamic personality with a strong desire to lead and public speaking skills.
• Exceptional analytical, written and oral communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with governmental and community agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups.
• Demonstrated success in community organizing, grassroots/neighborhood advocacy, and lobbying campaigns.
• Professional experience engaging multiple public housing communities.
• Strong aptitude for interpreting data and data trends.
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity in and around assigned site locations.
• Sound ability to work with diverse communities in an empathetic, comfortable, and non-judgmental manner.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work some weekends and evenings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process.

Skills

• Community engagement
• Community organizing
• Community development
• Logistics management
• Project goal achievement
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Relationship building
• Facilitation
• Project management
• Time management
• Public speaking
• Analytical skills
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Presentation skills
• Writing skills
• Relationship development with agencies and groups
• Grassroots advocacy
• Neighborhood advocacy
• Lobbying
• Public housing engagement
• Data interpretation
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Google Suite

Location

• Brooklyn, New York

Work Type

• Full time
• Some weekends and evenings

Experience Level

• Minimum of 3 years in a related area

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000 - $76,000 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
• Free basic dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
• Mental health care services (Talkspace and Ginger)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%

About the Company

• 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 operating programs, conducting original research, and providing expert assistance and policy guidance.
• We bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• 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.