Associate Director - Redefining Public Safety

July 24

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Vera Institute of Justice

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Securing equal justice, ending mass incarceration, and strengthening families and communities. Founded 1961.

Research • Technical Assistance • Demonstration Projects • Criminal Justice

201 - 500

Description

• Support a paradigm shift in how public safety is defined and achieved in the U.S. • Work with practitioners, researchers, and community leaders on the creation and sustainability of safety hubs: government infrastructure for public safety that centers public health and compassion so communities can have accountability and justice. • Manage Vera’s support of system change progression in multiple localities and states • Support staff and practitioners in issue-spotting, problem-solving, mission adherence, tactical adjustments, and other change management needs • Manage and facilitate meetings and convenings • Ensure strong and supportive people and project management; manage multifaceted projects with coherence and collaboration • Supervise staff and strategy implementation • Foster and maintain team culture, communication, and clarity • Manage collaborative partnerships and liaise with other departments and organizations • Advise initiative staff and partners on policy and advocacy matters • Draft and edit publications, proposals, and presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent work and life experience, 4+ years of management experience • 8+ years of experience in local government or community-based organizations, technical assistance or capacity building, or program implementation in the justice reform space, with a preference for experience working on issues of safety • Track record of building relationships with public sector practitioners and community partners • Experience working on system change and racial justice • Demonstrated ability to work with advocates, government officials, criminal legal system personnel, practitioners, and people who are directly impacted by the criminal legal system

Benefits

• Merit pay • Generous paid time off • Comprehensive health insurance plan • Student loan repayment benefits • Professional development training opportunities • Up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work • Employer-funded retirement plan • Flexible time