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

Community Justice Solutions (CJS) is a new national venture of the Center. CJS is organized around six impact areas that reflect the Center’s deepest areas of practice and expertise, which are: Community Safety, Front-End Systems Change, People-Centered Courts, Restorative Practices, Intimate Partner Safety and Justice, and the Housing-Justice Nexus.

CJS is seeking a Senior Program Manager on a temporary basis to work primarily on projects under the Office of Violence Against Women’s Training and Technical Assistance Initiative, as well as support other projects as needed and assigned. Reporting to the Principal of CJS overseeing this area of work, the Senior Program Manager will work collaboratively with teammates to provide targeted training and technical assistance (TTA) on projects relating to our intimate partner safety and justice portfolio. The Senior Program Manager will be expected to develop and write new publications, support grantees and sites on domestic violence risk assessments, develop asynchronous and synchronous training content, delivering onsite and remote TTA to grantees across the country, and nurturing partner relationships. The Senior Program Manager may be asked to provide support to other projects within CJS’ portfolio as needed.   

• Lead development of training modules, slide decks, and other training materials;  
• Facilitate TTA through the DV RISC website portal; 
• Facilitate peer-to-peer communication and collaboration; 
• Lead in the development and implementation of domestic violence specific products; 
• Provide expert assistance, both remote and onsite, to courts and legal system partners seeking to plan, implement, or enhance training efforts to courts and related stakeholders;  
• Manage planning and development of local, regional, and large-scale, multi-day national training events;   
• Manage strong, collaborative relationships with funders, other TTA providers, national experts, and other important partners in the field;  
• Lead development of practitioner monographs, toolkits, guidance documents, website features, and other written as well as online content geared for grantees; 
• Lead development and delivery of presentations at conferences and training events;   
• Support other Senior Program Managers, Associate Directors, and Directors on a wide range of remote and onsite TA projects;  and
• Additional TTA duties and relevant tasks as needed.  

Qualifications: The candidate will have a relevant graduate degree with 4-5 years of experience, or a JD with 2-3 years of experience, or equivalent lived experience related to substance use disorder, the criminal legal system, or direct services provision. Substantive experience with training and technical assistance on intimate partner violence and community violence, with the ability to apply this expertise to work with jurisdictions seeking to enhance community safety and racial justice is preferred. Candidates who have prior contact with the criminal or civil system are encouraged to apply. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and project management skills are a must. Candidates will have the ability to work with a diverse array of partners, including community members, business owners, police, probation officers, judges, attorneys, court administrators, elected officials, social service providers, school officials, and community-based organizations. National travel may be required.  

Position Type: Temporary position working 35 hours per week until December 31, 2026.

Position Location: Remote

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $42.58 - $62.25 per hour, annually equivalent to $77,500 - $113,300 based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience. 

Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network after 90 days of employment. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We also 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.