Coordinator, Community 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.
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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Reimagining Intimacy through Social Engagement (RISE) Project responds to the intersection of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and gun violence and supports healthy relationship norms and the prevention of intimate partner violence at the community level. The RISE Project draws on public health, community organizing and transformative justice models to create a holistic approach to violence.

RISE seeks an Community Initiatives Coordinator to lead city-wide community education and engagement efforts under the MAP DVTA Program. Reporting to the Community Initiatives Program Manager, the Coordinator will develop and implement outreach, engagement, and training strategies to increase awareness of intimate partner violence, build resident capacity, and foster community-driven solutions for safety and healing.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach and engagement strategy across MAP NYCHA developments, including street outreach, canvassing, and participation in community events;
• Conduct public education workshops and trainings on topics such as healthy relationships, trauma-informed care, accountability, safety planning, and healing practices;
• Coordinate trainings and workshops annually with MAP NYCHA stakeholders, including NeighborhoodStat (NStat) teams, tenant associations, and youth leadership councils;
• Support public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma around IPV, shift cultural norms, and promote community accountability;
• Develop and disseminate domestic violence resource kits, ensuring language accessibility for diverse communities;
• Plan and coordinate community events that advance violence prevention, promote healing, and strengthen resident-led capacity building;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, NYCHA leaders, local service providers, and City partners (including ONS and DYCD);
• Attend community meetings, tenant gatherings, and partner convenings to represent RISE and strengthen collaboration;
• Collect and analyze community feedback and data to inform outreach strategies and identify neighborhood-specific trends;
• Document outreach, training, and engagement activities in required databases within 24–48 hours, and submit monthly reports to the Project Manager; and
• Support other RISE programming and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., social work, public health, community organizing) with 2–3 years of experience in violence prevention, community engagement, or related work, or equivalent lived/professional experience;
• Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or community events;
• Strong background in community organizing, public education, or violence prevention initiatives;
• Familiarity with culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and/or transformative justice frameworks;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with diverse community stakeholders;
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, interdisciplinary settings and adapt to evolving priorities;
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred; and
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required; ability to travel across NYC’s five boroughs.

Position Type: Full-time.

Position Location: Brooklyn, New York with occasional travel to the Bronx project site.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $58,000 - $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.

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