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About the Role

The Community Initiatives Manager will oversee the Red Hook Community Justice Center’s workforce development initiative, Level Up, which aims to close employment and opportunity gaps for young adults aged 16-30. This role involves program operations, administrative tasks, grant compliance, and stakeholder partnerships, reporting to the Director of Youth and Community Initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee program operations of the YCI department, including daily oversight of the Level Up and other seasonal youth and young adult programs.
Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve program goals and objectives.
Review, revise, and assist in the development of curricula and case management.
Monitor and update program activities and performance metrics.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program activities, participant progress, and grant compliance.
Submit regular monthly reports to the YCI Director.
Provide leadership, guidance, and training to a team of two full-time staff members.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase program visibility and attract participants.
Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, employers, and other stakeholders.
Attend community events, meetings, and forums to promote the program.
Create informational materials to communicate program offerings and impact.
Collaborate with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, Brooklyn Probation office, Family Court, Department of Community Corrections, and other relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to local schools, police precincts, and community-based organizations.
Serve as a liaison between the program and external partners.
Ensure all grant deliverables are met in a timely manner.
Review and maintain up-to-date data collection on the Center’s JCA platform.
Prepare reports, documentation, and other materials for grant reporting purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience required.
Experience managing workforce development programs or projects in a nonprofit, government, or community-based organization setting.
Experience working with underserved and underrepresented populations.
A minimum of 2 years of experience required supervising, leading, and developing dynamic work teams.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community.
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

Excellent communication, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and other relevant software applications.

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Work Type

Full time
On Site

Experience Level

2-3 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising, leading and developing dynamic work teams

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$66,490 - $88,100

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
Talkspace and Ginger through healthcare plans
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.
The Red Hook Community Justice Center is the nation’s first multi-jurisdictional community court, hearing criminal, housing, and family matters under one roof with a single judge.
The Justice Center’s mission is to solve community problems: strengthening families, empowering youth, preventing evictions, addressing crime when it occurs, and working to prevent crime before it takes place.

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.