Program Manager, Youth Initiatives

THE ORGANIZATION

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 three core strategies:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Bronx Community Justice Center (BxCJC), one of the Center's newest projects, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts. The Bronx Community Justice Center focuses on creating a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunities, and economic development efforts. 

The Bronx Community Justice Center is seeking a Program Manager, Youth Initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Bronx Community Justice Center, the Program Manager, Youth Initiatives will oversee a range of youth initiatives including workforce development, youth organizing, arts-based, and therapeutic programs. 

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with the team to develop the vision for youth initiatives at the BxCJC;
• Manage program planning, systems implementation, project oversight, and grant reporting;
• Develop and launch a range of new youth initiatives;
• Manage an interdisciplinary team of youth initiatives staff including advocates, program facilitators, social workers, interns, and teaching artists;
• Facilitate youth programs and develop a youth leadership pipeline to support peer-led projects;
• Support the provision of individual support and advocacy to all youth participants;
• Provide crisis intervention support;
• Develop a youth career pipeline strategy including partnerships and programming; 
• Manage the development and implementation of media and arts-based projects;
• Support the development of new program models, community initiatives, and projects;
• Work to develop a strategic plan for youth programs;
• Work closely with the violence prevention team to ensure effective engagement of participants in programming; 
• Oversee staff development and training; 
• Work closely with the Project Director on strategic planning and program development;
• Assist with grant writing and fundraising;
• Oversee grant implementation, ensuring all reporting requirements and deliverables are met;
• Manage youth workforce development programs;
• Meet with community stakeholders and support community engagement events;
• Represent BxCJC at community events and meetings;
• Develop systems and provide oversight for data tracking and reporting; and
• Additional relevant tasks, as needed.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant youth work experience required OR LMSW with 3 years of youth programs experience preferred;
• Experience providing supervision, guidance, and support to staff;
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and fostering youth-led, inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive environments;
• Strong knowledge of the Bronx and its communities preferred;
• Experience with community organizing, placemaking, youth workforce development and/or restorative justice strongly preferred;
• Excellent written skills are a must; and
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, organizations, and community partners.

Position Type: Full time, Monday through Friday with varying shifts (10:00 AM-6:00 PM, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, or 12:00 PM-8:00 PM); with some evening and weekend hours required as needed.

Position Location: Bronx, NY.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $66,490 - $75,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

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. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

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. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.