Who we are:

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center works across the country to develop research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities. To further this mission, we work with partners inside and outside of government to reduce crime and break the cycle of incarceration among youth and adults in contact with the justice system. We bring people from a range of systems and perspectives together to improve policy and practice. And we transform data and research findings into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

When you join the CSG Justice Center, you join an organization that is uniquely positioned to cultivate innovation and drive data-driven reform nationally. We have nearly 200 employees based in more than 30 states who have decades of experience working in and with criminal, juvenile, and Tribal justice agencies. We have provided housing, mental health, and addiction services; served as educators and in workforce development agencies; and supported victims and survivors of crime. We have served governors, state legislators, and members of Congress across the political spectrum. What binds us together is a shared commitment to our mission; to one another; to a common set of values; and to the national, bipartisan advisory board that guides our work.

Learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center.

How you’ll fit in:

The CSG Justice Center is seeking a full-time project manager to provide expert guidance to states advancing new policies and practices to achieve public safety goals as part of the Justice Counts project. Justice Counts is a national initiative to improve the accessibility and usability of criminal justice data. Justice Counts is founded on the belief that sharing criminal justice data should be easy. Justice Counts provides tools, resources, and support to help agencies achieve this vision and to help decision-makers most effectively use criminal justice data.

This is a fully remote position that requires travel to locations throughout the U.S. up to twice per month.

What you’ll do:

Specific responsibilities of the project manager, justice counts recruitment include the following:

• Supervise and lead a team to implement recruitment strategies for Justice Counts.
• Drive participation of 65% or more of all criminal justice agencies in Justice Counts.
• Identify key contacts within states and agencies for outreach and recruitment.
• Coordinate and conduct outreach efforts to engage new states and agencies.
• Persuade agencies to participate in Justice Counts through strategic communication.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the criminal justice sector.
• Develop and deploy recruitment and outreach strategies to maximize participation.
• Design and implement tracking systems to monitor recruitment progress.
• Identify and prepare communications and materials for recruitment efforts.
• Collaborate with other Justice Counts teams to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to data publishing and impact.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong interpersonal skills including self-awareness, sensitivity and valuing others.
• Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG Justice Center duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds
• At least six years of professional experience in the field of criminal justice or an equivalent combination of professional, education, and lived experience
• At least one year of experience managing staff and ability to supervise people who also may work remotely or in a different office
• Experience in political, grassroots, or community organizing campaigns, with a strong track record of engaging and recruiting new partners or agencies for program participation while effectively quantifying resources and outcomes.
• Experience in utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and leading others in effective platform utilization
• Experience working with officials in state, local, or tribal governments and across various criminal justice or community systems
• Extensive knowledge of one or more sectors of the criminal justice system via correctional research literature, job experience, or personal experience preferred
• Experience in data-informed practices, data visualization, policy development, program implementation, recruitment, or technical assistance
• Experience supervising staff, managing change, clarifying workloads, maintaining focused efforts, and developing the skills and competencies in staff’s professional development goals
• Ability to lead and manage project teams to successfully achieve goals and deliverables while actively engaging team members in generating and advancing new project ideas that align with strategic priorities
• Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way
• Demonstrated success in developing strategic project plans that clarify project objectives, ensure alignment with organizational goals, apply the project’s theory of change, and impact the field
• Experience directly advising local systems on systems change

How you apply:

If you’re interested in helping us drive change across the country, you should upload the following elements with your application:

1. Resume (this should include a comprehensive list of related professional, internship, and volunteer experience with applicable dates)
2. Four short answer responses
3. At least three professional references

We will consider all paid and unpaid experience relevant to this position, including internships, fellowships, and volunteer activities.

Compensation will be based on experience and geography. The salary range for this position is $81,000 – $122,500. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

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