Brownsville Community Engagement and Development Specialist
6 days ago
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that prioritizes safety and racial equity. With decades of experience in courts and communities, coupled with field-leading research and practitioner expertise, we drive justice nationwide through innovative and effective solutions.
We strive to create stronger, healthier, and more just communities by partnering with community members, courts, and those most impacted. Our work focuses on three key pillars: operating programs to test new ideas, original research to determine what works, and expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers worldwide.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Brownsville Community Engagement and Development Specialist to join our team at the Brownsville Community Justice Center. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing and implementing engagement strategies, fostering relationships with community stakeholders, and coordinating programs that address public safety, economic mobility, and community revitalization needs in Brownsville.
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $58,000 - $72,100, commensurate with experience. We also provide an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Responsibilities- Lead community outreach efforts to assess technical assistance needs of small businesses along commercial corridors and build sustained relationships to foster ongoing engagement.
- Coordinate and deliver small business technical assistance services on a monthly basis, tailoring support to the unique needs of local businesses.
- Organize and facilitate town halls, focus groups, and workshops to engage stakeholders, gather input, and incorporate feedback into program development and implementation.
- Develop and maintain a stakeholder database to track engagement milestones, including volunteer activities, community events, and project participation.
- Implement creative problem-solving and positive youth engagement techniques through group facilitation, programming, and effective youth development practices.
- Support public safety, community revitalization, and placemaking activities and events through best practices and toolkits, including the Belmont Revitalization Project.
- Mobilize community members through organizing techniques and outreach campaigns that promote participation in activities aimed at reducing violence and building community efficacy.
- Maintain regular communication with community stakeholders and submit monthly progress reports.
- A Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of experience in urban planning, community organizing, public administration, project management, or real estate.
- Experience with commercial revitalization, community nonprofits, community-based planning and organizing, and/or neighborhood development issues is preferred.
- Familiarity with Brownsville, Brooklyn.
- Commitment to engaging diverse constituents in low- and moderate-income communities.
- Strong aptitude for interpreting data and data trends.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with governmental agencies, elected officials, non-profit organizations, and other community groups.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
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