Job Description

The Center for Court Innovation is a non-profit organization that works to create a more effective and humane justice system by performing original research and helping launch reforms by guiding justice innovators, nationally and internationally. The Center creates operating projects that have been documented to reduce the use of jail and prison, assist victims of crime, and strengthen communities.

Neighbors in Action (NIA), formerly known as the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, provides anti-violence programs, youth programs, and resource links to community residents in the Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed-Stuy) neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Its mission is to encourage communication and understanding, prevent future conflicts, and help foster stronger, healthier neighborhoods. The organization also houses two Cure Violence sites in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office: Save Our Streets (S.O.S.) Crown Heights and S.O.S. Bed-Stuy, collectively known as Save Our Streets Brooklyn.

Neighbors in Action Bed-Stuy is seeking a Community Engagement Liaison. Reporting to the Associate Director of Community Safety, the Liaison will work to increase community activation opportunities to promote neighborhood safety; create and maintain bonds between residents and third-party organizations for service referrals and support; manage NIA’s volunteer recruitment and management; serve as point-person for all the organization’s community event planning and special projects; and perform constant outreach activities to community stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop and maintain a Client Relations Management (CRM) database inclusive of contact information for elected officials, local community-based organizations (CBOs), businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, government agencies (including NYPD), and other community stakeholders;
• Strategize and implement activation programming and events for S.O.S. participants, community-members, and clients;
• Draft regular correspondence to community stakeholders about available activities and opportunities, including NIA events and accomplishments, via email, website, and text;
• Update outreach materials, talking points and presentation materials for Neighbors in Action and S.O.S. Bed-Stuy programs;
• Plan and execute themed events of action such as summertime Weekend Walks events, National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Walk with Survivors, and S.O.S. specific events such as Shooting Responses, and Community BBQ’s, among others;
• Implement a volunteer management strategy, including utilizing appropriate technology for the maintenance of volunteer contact info, touch points, tracking, and appreciation;
• Represent NIA at community meetings, presentations, trainings, and conferences that are pertinent to the successful work of the organization;
• Discover new funding opportunities for NIA, including programming-specific grants that are geared towards therapeutic services, education and career opportunities for S.O.S. participants;
• Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of Bed-Stuy, especially the S.O.S. Bed-Stuy catchment area: Madison Street to Kosciusko Street, Nostrand Avenue to Marcus Garvey Boulevard. In addition, ideal candidates will have:

• Commitment to working toward positive community change;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Experience working with a variety of community stakeholders;
• Experience working with youth, especially ages of 13-24;
• Ability to adapt and change course on strategies and actions, as needed;
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more;
• Ability to incorporate the mission and values of Neighbors in Action into all community outreach and events;
• Background in advocacy or community organizing;
• Connection to and understanding of current conversations about community violence and building safe and healthy communities.

Candidates who are formerly incarcerated or have other experience in the criminal justice system are particularly invited to apply. However, they must have no pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence.

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

POSITION LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

COMPENSATION: Salary range starts at $40,000 and is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including comprehensive health, dental and life insurance, four weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, TransitChek, Flexible Spending Account plans for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan and a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match.

The Fund for the City of New York/Center for Court Innovation is an equal opportunity employer. The Center does not discriminate on the basis of 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 seek applications from women, people of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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