Community engagement

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Brownsville Community Justice Center seeks to reengineer how the justice system works in Brownsville, Brooklyn. In particular, the Justice Center is dedicated to building off-ramps for young people who come into contact with the justice system by providing much needed services to young people arrested in Brownsville.

The aim is to provide the kind of support that young people need to become law-abiding members of society. The ultimate goal is to reduce crime and the use of incarceration, while at the same time restoring local faith in the justice system.

The Brownsville Community Justice Center seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to support the Justice Initiatives Departments.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Justice Initiatives, the Community Engagement Coordinator will assist with developing and implementing engagement strategies, fostering relationships with community stakeholders, facilitating outreach efforts, and coordinating programs that address public safety, economic mobility, and community revitalization needs in Brownsville.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Lead community outreach efforts to assess technical assistance needs of small businesses along commercial corridors, building 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;
• Model and implement creative problem solving and a system of positive youth engagement techniques through group facilitation, programming and effective youth development practices;
• Support the Justice Center’s public safety, community revitalization, and placemaking activities and events through best practices and toolkits including the Belmont Revitalization Project;
• Oversee implementation of a range of visible, multi-sector, permanent and semi-permanent community benefit projects within Brownsville’s identified hotspots , Marcus Garvey Apartments, and Belmont Avenue;
• 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, submit monthly progress reports and present project outcomes to partners and participants;
• Design and implement a comprehensive needs assessment, documenting results and recommendations to inform future program design and stakeholder engagement strategies;
• Work closely with the Justice Center’s Associate Director and Coordinator of Justice Initiatives on mobility from poverty initiatives that include placekeeping and the intersection of workforce development programs that include the Neighborhood HUB, and Mobility Labs;
• Coordinate with local businesses to create internship opportunities through the BCJC workforce development program, supporting economic mobility for youth participants;
• Support the design and conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather community insights, assess impact, and identify areas for programmatic improvement;
• Provide culturally responsive support to families navigating resources, services, and systems, with a focus on empowering community members to actively engage in decision-making;
• Assist in the development and implementation of program marketing campaigns, including social media management, digital newsletters, and print materials distribution; and
• Additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in urban planning, community organizing, public administration, project management, 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;
• Interest in understanding the different perspectives and needs of diverse community stakeholders;
• 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, and provide timely and clear updates to supervisors;
• Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through;
• Ability to complete tasks and projects with tight deadlines;
• Demonstrate a passion and commitment to creating and maintaining strong, vibrant neighborhoods and commercial corridors;
• Be flexible and willing to wear multiple hats , if needed; and
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Position Type : Full-time.

Compensation : The compensation range for this position is $58,000 - $72,100 and is commensurate with experience. 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%.

Last updated : 2024-10-30

Salary : $58,000 - $72,100