Engagement Coordinator, Neighborhood Safety Councils
Center for Justice InnovationNew York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted September 9, 2025
60000 - 60000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization founded in 1996, dedicated to enhancing safety and racial justice through innovative approaches. With decades of experience in courts and communities, they offer a wide range of services including community courts, problem-solving justice, and research, aiming to drive systemic change and improve access to justice across the nation.
Job Description
The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a full-time Engagement Coordinator to build and sustain community participation in the Neighborhood Safety Council (NSC). This role will focus on recruiting and managing the Youth Leadership Council (YLC), facilitating skills-building, and connecting youth with resources. The position involves community engagement, partnership building, and program administration. It ideal for someone passionate about youth development and community organizing.
Requirements
- Design, launch, and manage the Youth Leadership Council (YLC).
- Conduct targeted outreach to recruit youth for NSC activities.
- Collaborate with youth-serving organizations, city agencies, and community groups.
- Track participation and outcomes for the YLC.
- Manage grant compliance.
- Experience working with young people ages 14–24, particularly those impacted by the justice system or economic hardship.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Free basic dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (commuter FSA)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Mental health care