Essie Justice Group is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to supporting women who have incarcerated family members. The group builds a robust network that equips these women with a Healing to Advocacy curriculum designed by and for them, fostering peer support and empowerment. Its core focus spans criminal justice reform, gender and race justice, community organizing, and Black feminist leadership. By transforming personal struggle into collective advocacy, Essie Justice Group uniquely positions itself as a catalyst for systemic change and community resilience.
Open Positions
Reentry Caseworker & Community Care Specialist
Entry-level experience in care coordination, healing justice, case management, or similar relational support roles, with 3+ years of experience in working with Black women and formerly incarcerated communities
Reentry Caseworker & Community Care Specialist
3+ years of experience in care coordination, healing justice, case management, or similar roles; strong grounding in Black feminist, abolitionist, and anti-carceral values; experience coordinating services and advocating on behalf of others
Senior Community Organizer/Community Organizer
2-4+ years experience in organizing, commitment to supporting women and gender nonconforming people, and excellent time-management and organizational skills
Childcare Provider
2+ years of experience working with youth, enthusiasm for 1-on-1 relationships, and ability to facilitate group discussions
Senior Community Organizer/Community Organizer
2-4+ years of organizing experience, commitment to supporting women and gender nonconforming people with incarcerated loved ones, and excellent time-management skills
Childcare Provider
2+ years of relevant experience, ability to follow risk management protocol, and valid CPR/First Aid certification
Executive Assistant
3-4+ years of experience in administrative support, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and deep alignment with Essie’s values