Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Are you dedicated to building a criminal justice system that works? are you a master organizer who can prioritize multiple diverse tasks at a rapid pace? are you a highly effective communicator comfortable working on a small, growing team? join us at the council on criminal justice!
The coordinator role
As a member of our team, you will play a critical role supporting the leadership, communications, membership, and program staff of a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organizationReporting to the vice president of membership and external relations, you will be involved in the day-to-day operation of the council, its communications, and various initiatives that advance improvements in the nation’s criminal justice system.
Responsibilities
The program & operations coordinator will support:
Member engagement, including coordinating the member nomination, election, and onboarding process; maintaining the member database and portal; producing and sending the monthly member newsletter and other membership-related communications; and responding to member inquiries.
The council’s communication efforts, including facilitating outreach to relevant organizations, associations, jurisdictions, groups, and the media using a variety of web tools; developing and updating lists of media contacts; maintaining and formatting news clip lists; supporting social media efforts, especially as related to members and special events.
Council research, publications, task forces, and policy initiatives by performing a wide range of programmatic duties, including coordinating task force meetings; creating, updating, and maintaining project documents, including timelines and notes; preparing documents for presentations to council board meetings; and other related tasks.
The day-to-day operations of a growing non-profit, including scheduling internal and external meetings; coordinating online and in-person events; responding to general inquiries; processing gifts and acknowledging donors; developing and executing efficient business practices; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree requiredOne to two years of experience in non-profit administration, communication, or policy advocacy strongly preferred.
Demonstrated interest in criminal justice policy.
The proven ability to manage a high volume of tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
The ability to represent the organization with poise and professionalism during regular interaction with high-level officials and stakeholders in the criminal justice fieldExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
Strong proficiency in ms office (outlook, word, powerpoint, excel)Dropbox, asana, mailchimp, and zoom experience requiredExperience with wordpress, cision, neon, and slack a plus.
This is a remote position, requiring an individual with strong self-starter abilitiesBut the job may require occasional travel for meetings and eventsCandidates must have the ability to produce independently while effectively collaborating with a team.
Benefits
The council offers a competitive salary and full benefit packageWe are an equal opportunity employerWe encourage candidates of any age, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
