Program Manager for Racial Equity | Remote

The Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP) envisions a world where justice means strong, healthy communities for everyone. For the last 40 years, we have worked collaboratively with criminal justice system professionals and their partners to improve their systems and facilitate equitable, systemic, and sustainable change.

CEPP’s work focuses on reimagining justice solutions and reducing reliance on incarceration; strengthening communities and improving outcomes for people on community supervision; addressing unique needs, such as justice-involved women; and advancing system change through training, resources, and team building. Our team members have varied experiences and a deep understanding of justice-related issues. Our office is based in the greater D.C. area, but nearly all staff members work from their home-based locations around the country.

CEPP seeks to add a full-time (remotely located) Program Manager for Racial Equity to our team. This new position will support and report to CEPP’s Senior Manager for Racial Equity and Justice. CEPP understands and acknowledges that institutional racism permeates our society and our justice system. Black, brown, and poor people are jailed at much higher rates than others. These disparities devastate the lives of the people and communities impacted and undermine the integrity of our system of justice. CEPP believes and holds as one of its guiding principles that efforts to improve criminal legal system practices must include deliberate strategies to eliminate racial, ethnic, gender, and economic disparities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This role represents a unique opportunity to be a part of CEPP’s efforts to help organizations better understand racial disparities in the criminal legal system and to share knowledge and inform the field about systemic racism, the value of community engagement, and steps that can be taken to advance equitable and sustainable policy change. The Program Manager will be responsible for:
Supporting the integration of racial equity and community engagement into CEPP’s existing and forthcoming projects. Working as part of a team that supports local criminal legal system teams and CEPP staff in their efforts to address racial and ethnic disparities and to engage the community in their work. Creating and/or editing resources for criminal justice stakeholders and community partners with a lens on racial equity and community engagement, such as guides on racial and ethnic disparities, briefs on relevant research, and primers on community engagement. Delivering technical assistance (e.g., consulting with site leads, facilitating meetings, developing agendas, providing or arranging for subject matter expertise, reviewing and analyzing local data) to jurisdictions/agencies with a focus on racial equity and community engagement. Developing curricula, serving as faculty, and coordinating in-person and virtual trainings on racial equity and community engagement. Conducting relevant research on an as-needed basis. Providing project management support (e.g., developing progress and other interim reports for funders; managing project consultants; assisting with contracting and oversight of project partners).
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required. Direct experience (lived or professional) may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Seven or more years of relevant advocacy, policy, and/or coalition-building experience, with experience in criminal justice, racial justice, civil rights, and/or equity issues. Deep knowledge of the justice system is required. Direct experience meaningfully engaging the community is strongly preferred. Experience developing policies to help eliminate or minimize racial and ethnic disparities helpful. Experience analyzing data on disparities ideal. Ability to interact authentically with people; experience working in a variety of communities; cross-cultural competence; and experience working across race, gender, ability, class, and culture. Strong project management, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.  Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines. Ability to work independently and flourish in a virtual work environment. Highly collegial attitude and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with Google Suite and Zoom is strongly preferred.  Willingness to travel periodically when it is safe to do so.
COMPENSATION

$80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience, with excellent benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two original, professional writing and/or work samples (indicating the role(s) you played in developing these resources) to Leilah Gilligan, Director, at lgilligan@cepp.com. Please write Program Manager in the subject heading. Cover letters should summarize your experience and explain why you are interested in joining our team. Applications received by January 31, 2023, will receive priority consideration.

CEPP is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status. CEPP values diverse experiences, including regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depends on a diverse staff to carry out its mission.