AmeriCorps - Youth Engagement Specialist

Brooklyn, NY
Temporary
Red Hook Community Justice Center
Student (High School)

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 Red Hook Community Resilience Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program that seeks to make Red Hook a safer, stronger and a more resilient community for individuals ages 18+. AmeriCorps members are part of our unconventional programs and services throughout the Center that engage residents and promote public safety. Members work directly with community members to provide services and referrals to address needs centered on economic mobility, housing issues and many other areas. Furthermore, members also will perform service projects throughout the neighborhood and by the end of their service year, members will gain the skills needed to plan and execute their own project. 

The Center is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist. Reporting to the Americorps Coordinator, the Youth Engagement Specialist will support the Red Hook Community Justice Center in developing and implementing a youth-driven initiative. Launched to empower young people as leaders and changemakers, Youth Impact is a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce youth involvement in the justice system while promoting personal growth, leadership, and civic engagement. The initiative seeks to strengthen community well-being by equipping participants with skills in areas such as restorative justice, financial literacy, community organizing, and socio-emotional development. Since its creation, Youth Impact has engaged young people through workshops, mentorship, and community service projects that amplify youth voice, expand opportunities for education and career pathways, and build stronger connections among families, schools, and local stakeholders.

AVAILABILITY

The start date for this position is December 1, 2025, with an end date of September 30, 2026. Applicants must be available to commit to serve 30-hours a week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Supervise and manage Youth Impact participants and volunteers;
  • Assist with ensuring a full program calendar two evenings each week for Youth Impact members and lesson plans for other youth program participants;
  • Conduct recruitment, outreach, and interviews for youth impact participants;
  • Perform administrative duties for programming including enrollment, attendance, payroll, and data collection;
  • Assist with the creation of curriculum and facilitating a training course for Youth Impact members;
  • Conduct outreach to parents and youth referred to Youth Impact and conduct intakes;
  • Schedule and supervise youth-led restorative and wellness circle with youth impact members and within the community;
  • Support youth and their families through the Youth Impact process and make referrals when needed;
  • Serve as a liaison with community partners such as local schools, police precincts, law department, community-based organizations, community members and social service agencies;
  • Organize and execute community service and community benefit projects with youth participants;
  • Assist with planning and implementing youth enrichment activities including field trips, academic and career readiness focused events;
  • Provide one-on-one support to participants youth;
  • Assist with the development and implementation of youth programming at local High Schools;
  • Assist with the facilitation of group sessions including Summer Youth programming;
  • Attend community meetings and events to promote programs and services;
  • Attend all staff meetings including one-on-one supervision, team meetings and staff meetings;
  • Work diligently with youth impact participants to ensure that we continue our youth-led programming;
  • Establish and maintain relationships with community-based providers and organizations; and
  • Additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; and
  • Interest in working with communities and/or service.

Position Type: Temporary full-time for ten months.

Position Location: Brooklyn, New York.

Benefits: Our program has a variety of full-time and minimum-time opportunities. Serving is a great way to strengthen your professional network, make a difference within communities and social justice. 

During service, you will receive: 

  • Full-Time members receive a living allowance of $14,280, and an educational award of $5,176 upon successful completion of their term;
  • Childcare and/or health benefits (available to some members); and
  • Skills-based and professional development training.

After service, you will receive: 

  • Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans. The value is dependent on length of service. Members 55+ are eligible to transfer their Education Award to a family member; and
  • Competitive job edge in your job search, including access to a network of over 600 employers of National Service

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.

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