Strategist, Newark, NJ (Remote based in or near Newark, NJ)
Company: Equal Justice USA
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 10, 2021
Job Description:
Strategist, Newark, NJ (Remote based in or near Newark, NJ)
- Remote Position, based in or near Newark, NJ, United
States
- Full-time Company Description Equal Justice USA (EJUSA) is a
rapidly growing national organization working to transform the
justice system by promoting responses to violence that break cycles
of trauma. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, public
health, and racial justice to elevate healing and safety over
retribution, advance racial equity, and meet the needs of
survivors. Our programs work to end the death penalty, expand
community-based healing and violence prevention programs in
impacted communities, reduce the scope of policing, and change the
national narrative on violence and accountability. EJUSA has a bold
vision for healing and equity that directly aligns with this urgent
national moment - making this an exciting time to join our team and
design the next phase of EJUSA's strategy. EJUSA has 22
extraordinary staff members throughout the country and a small
national office in Brooklyn. We're a diverse, passionate team that
loves working together to deliver real change. Job Description We
are seeking a sharp and committed organizer, advocate, and
strategic thinker to join our Violence Reduction Initiative team as
our next Strategist in Newark, NJ. EJUSA has been working in Newark
for the last 5 years to develop alternative responses to violence
including community-based violence intervention, trauma response
systems, healing, trauma-informed policing, and more. This person
should have excellent communication, advocacy, policy,
coalition-building, and communications skills and will lead the
organizing and coalition-building efforts and drive systems change
work in Newark, with the potential to engage in related work in
other NJ cities as needed. This is a terrific opportunity to be a
part of a dynamic and hard-working team at a leading grassroots
advocacy organization.-- The Strategist reports to the Director of
Advocacy and works closely with the Violence Reduction Initiative
Program Director. Responsibilities Organizing: Work with our Newark
team to recruit, train, and mobilize grassroots community members
to redefine safety and justice, enhance healing, and advance
systems change, including: Engage community stakeholders who have
been survivors and witnesses of violence to raise awareness about
trauma and mobilize action among Newark residents, city officials,
law enforcement, and other stakeholders. Build relationships with
domestic violence survivors, family members of homicide victims,
community members, and law enforcement who have experienced trauma
Support community members to engage in city or state level advocacy
opportunities that increase support for alternative responses to
violence and community-centered safety.-- Work alongside and
support other health, mental health, criminal justice,
youth-serving agencies to increase community interest in
trauma-informed systems. Advocacy: Work as part of the Advocacy
team to ensure legislative strategies, systems change, and other
policy advocacy efforts regarding several trauma informed responses
to violence are successful, including:-- Set up meetings with key
stakeholders to advance policies, practices, and procedures to
bolster Newark's trauma-response and violence prevention systems.
Work with police departments and community partners to understand
trauma and create new relationships, practices, and policies to
reduce police harm. Mobilize Newark stakeholders in support of
policy campaigns as needed, including recruiting witnesses to
testify at hearings, contact their lawmakers, and/or speak out in
the media.-- Coordinate with EJUSA's Communications Department to
leverage media, online channels, and other communications to
further our work in Newark.-- Coalition and Partnership Building:
Serve as a representative for EJUSA in the field and a key voice in
multiple movements (such as the criminal justice reform, violence
prevention, transformative justice, and police reform movements) to
shape strategy, ensure the effectiveness of coalitions and advocacy
to promote trauma informed responses to violence, and increase
knowledge of racial and historical trauma in local communities.--
Training and Facilitation: Act as a thought partner, facilitator,
and trainer to community groups and other coalitions working to
build trauma-informed responses to violence in Newark, including:--
Work closely with EUSA's training team to implement our
one-of-a-kind training, From Trauma to Trust: Police/Community
Collaborative Training, in Newark, and potentially as the program
expands to additional cities in NJ where the training would
complement or spark systems change efforts.-- Support and
facilitate community spaces to advance dialog and collaboration,
such as the Newark Public Safety Round Table.-- Support and
facilitate a group of LGBTQ+ stakeholders working to advise the
Newark Police Department on policies.-- Data and research: Stay on
top of key developments in the field, specifically around violence
prevention and trauma informed policing strategies; assess, collect
and catalog examples of this work in action in NJ to build a
databank of policies, practices, and proofs of concept that EJUSA
staff can point to in advocacy and communications. Other duties as
assigned. Qualifications Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience,
preferably in a social justice, racial justice and/or organizing
environment Direct experience and comfort working with communities
of color and/or organizations that represent people of color--
Experience and comfort working with and building trust with people
directly impacted by violence and mass incarceration; sensitivity
to working people who have experienced trauma Strong commitment to
bringing healing to survivors and impacted communities Comfort or
interest in working with actors inside the justice system, such as
law enforcement Excellent interpersonal communication, networking,
and social skills; ability and excitement to connect authentically
and build relationships with diverse groups of people, including
those with whom you don't agree-- Experience with facilitation and
conducting workshops Knowledge in violence reduction/intervention,
criminal justice reform, and/or police reform.-- Knowledge of and
commitment to racial justice and racial equity Strong public
speaker, ability to inspire action among diverse stakeholders
Strategic thinker; flexible and tenacious; creative and
entrepreneurial; positive and optimistic when tackling challenges;
high energy and goal directed Ability to plan effectively, meet all
deadlines, and coordinate the involvement of others Comfort working
with a Mac or willingness to learn Ability and willingness to
travel (note: during the time of COVID-19, EJUSA staff are not
expected to travel) Passion and commitment to the mission and
values of EJUSA Additional Information Location: Remote position
based in or near Newark, NJ-- Reports to: Director of Advocacy
Compensation: $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefits including employer-paid medical, vision, and
dental care, retirement plan, 20 days paid vacation, 12 paid sick
days, 11 paid holidays, 5 paid personal days, long-term disability
insurance, and professional development allowance. EJUSA is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage a diverse pool of
candidates to apply, including those impacted by the issues we work
on. We consider all applicants on the basis of their ability to
perform the job, without regard to race, color, religion, creed,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, physical
appearance, age, mental or physical disability, credit history,
veteran status, uniform service member status, justice system
involvement, victims of domestic violence, stalking, or other
crimes, political affiliation, or any other legally protected
class. EJUSA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment against
any of the above listed classes. To apply: Please submit a resume
and thoughtful cover letter here. Strategist, Newark, NJ (Remote
based in or near Newark, NJ)
- Remote Position, based in or near Newark, NJ, United
States
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