Verainstituteofjustice

Initiative Director, Restoring Promise

Brooklyn, New York · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago

Project ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

The Restoring Promise Initiative Director will be responsible for the overall direction and management of the team's work, including the development of and accountability for the team's goals
supervision of the team and managing its budget
and the development of key relationships and partnerships-including but not limited to Departments of Corrections commissioners, leaders of advocacy organizations, state and federal policymakers in corrections, and key experts and practitioners.

Manage and operationalize various components of the team's strategy-including site-based technical assistance, policy advocacy, research, and legislative advocacy where needed-and ensure cohesion of workstreams.
Develop and measure metrics to discern the impact of established strategies.
Work closely with Vera's Research, Communications, and Advocacy capacity teams to support the development and execution of the Restoring Promise strategy.
Partner with the development department to accomplish fundraising goals, to cultivate relationships with funders, and to support funder relationship management, proposal creation, and reporting deadlines.
Lead and/or partner with other organizations, coalitions or other relevant groups to advance Restoring Promise's goals.
Manage all elements of the team's operations including budget, deadlines, staff deployment, and team management.
Maintain regular contact with the finance department to develop, track, and manage budgets.
Strategic Partnerships and Field Building
Develop and manage external relationships relevant to advance
Lead messaging and narrative strategies around human dignity, prison conditions, and other issues related to centering human dignity for people in prison and for corrections staff.

Advanced degree and 12+ years of relevant experience.
In lieu of degree requirement, applicable work or life experience may be considered.
At least 10 years of demonstrated leadership and professional work experience in restorative justice, prison conditions, systems change, and/or other issues related to changing corrections policies and practices
Track record of media appearances and public speaking.

The Vera Institute of Justice's Restoring Promise transforms prison cultures, climates, and spaces in partnership with correctional leaders and realigns corrections policies and practice with a commitment to human dignity.
The team trains correctional staff as leaders and peacemakers; supports and develops incarcerated mentors to play an essential role in culture change and transformation; produces data and evidence to advance reform; and engages in advocacy, communications, and narrative change.

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