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POSITION SUMMARY

The ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (AA) will be responsible on an as-needed, part-time basis, for copying, printing and organizing materials; producing notebooks and putting together briefing materials for calls and meetings; and assisting with other administrative tasks in support of the organization’s Executive Director. This position requires someone who has tremendous organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail. This position is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment; enjoys taking care of things the right way the first time; and who figures out how to get most tasks done, but asks smart questions when there is a need for guidance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Principal duties of the role include printing, copying, organizing materials and emails and delivering them to the Executive Director when she is at her home office in the DC metropolitan area.
• Provide administrative support to the ED for as needed meeting materials and presentations.
• Conduct research in preparation for calls and meetings and organize materials in flies and notebooks; and
• Take notes of calls and meetings as may be needed.

OTHER DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Order supplies
• Proofread/copy edit documents
• Other clerical, administrative, technical & office support duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of administrative support experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to execute efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Well organized and highly attentive to detail on a narrow set of tasks
• Able to self-direct day-to-day activities
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with remote staff
• Flexible and able to work under pressure and on deadline
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain basic office equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Google Drive experience a plus

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fair and Just Prosecution is seeking applications for a Communications Director. The Communications Director is responsible for working closely with the Executive Director and senior staff, to develop and oversee communications strategies and materials for public distribution. The candidate will conduct and oversee communications activities to highlight the work of FJP and the elected prosecutive leaders in FJP’s network, from around the nation, who are committed to improving community safety, promoting racial justice, enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement, and moving beyond incarceration-driven approaches. The candidate will also create, promote and share content prepared by FJP to educate prosecutive leaders, as well as the general public, on issues of importance including reducing incarceration, promoting diversion and bail reform, enhancing transparency and accountability, addressing justice system racial inequities, and fortifying community trust.   

The Communications Director is a full-time, exempt position. Exempt employees are expected to work the appropriate and necessary time in order to complete key assignments and related tasks on schedule. 

Job Description 

The Communications Director will be an integral part of FJP’s leadership team. Working with the Executive Director and other senior staff at FJP, you will help develop and implement the vitally important communications and media strategy for FJP, including by creating and distributing media content; pitching, developing relationships with and outreach to key media contacts; providing communications advice and support to FJP leadership; and managing FJP’s social media presence.  Specific duties will include:  

• Develop and draft press releases, FJP statements, op-eds, talking points, and other informational materials to elevate FJP’s thought leadership  and to promote the work of FJP and the elected leaders in our network.   
• Lead content and strategy development for FJP’s website and social media platforms. 
• Develop and implement a communications strategy for FJP and its network to influence and shape the criminal justice policy conversation on both the national and local levels. 
• Oversee the research and compilation of news-worthy items, including articles, posts, press releases and reports, related to innovative prosecution ideas and criminal justice reform and other related issues, to share with FJP stakeholders, leadership and staff. 
• Assist the Executive Director and other project team members with the development of FJP’s external presence – including ongoing maintenance of the project’s website and social media platforms, and other public materials and communications. 
• Lead and develop media relations and media outreach for FJP executive leadership and provide media assistance and support for media interviews and other public activities. 
• Interface with communications leads in elected offices to help support their efforts, identify common challenges, and create a learning community for sharing of best practices.
• Collaborate with other communications and accountability projects aiming to advance justice system reforms. 
• Oversee the development of FJP’s “library” of resource materials and identify other useful information and materials to share with elected officials and their staff. 
• Help manage the work of Communications staff and consultants and related independent contractors. 
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

You have a strong commitment to social justice and a demonstrated track record of success in the field of communications, including:  

• Bachelor’s degree required;  
• Master’s Degree or equivalent post-graduate degree recommended; 
• Five years or more of experience in strategic communications leadership and/or policy and advocacy leadership within a robust non-profit structure, advocacy organization, academic institution or government agency;
• Understanding of justice reform work and systems and/or experience with social justice advocacy organizations or political campaigns. 
• Strong writing, research and oral communications skills, applicable to a variety of audiences and social media platforms.  
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet fast moving deadlines, strategically prioritize and help keep a large national project organized and on track.  
• Ability to think and plan strategically about communications and messaging about justice system policies and reform. 

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What You'll Do

You have an important and robust job.  You will: 

• Interface with recently elected prosecutors, national organizations, academics and justice system leaders    
• Research and draft briefing papers and assemble informational materials, including development and review of data, survey information, technical assistance materials, and protocols modeling new thinking in prosecutive practices    
• Assist FJP staff with information gathering from prosecutors, academics and other subject matter experts in regard to prosecutive best practices, juvenile justice issues, strategies for reducing incarceration, diversion and bail reform, enhancing transparency and accountability, addressing justice system inequities, and fortifying community trust  
• Work with FJP staff to plan, structure, and organize in-person and remote gatherings to enable newly elected prosecutive leaders to learn from each other – and from other experts in the field  
• Work with FJP staff to help develop and conduct interviews, oversee surveys and provide assistance and support to prosecutive leaders who are part of the FJP network  
• Work with FJP staff to help develop, promote and oversee opportunities for academic collaborations   
• Work with FJP staff to help develop and update project management and tracking tools and mechanisms  
• Work with FJP staff to identify and promote other learning opportunities and partnerships that can enhance the ability of FJP prosecutive leaders to learn about and implement new justice system practices and thinking 

Qualifications

Who You Are

First and foremost, you have a strong commitment to reforms in prosecution and changes to the criminal legal system and the ability to reimagine the role and function of prosecutive leaders in moving away from past “tough on crime” approaches.  Additionally, you have the following background, experience, and skills/abilities: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, Master’s Degree or equivalent post-graduate degree preferred. However, we value diverse educational and experiential backgrounds. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered
• Ability to understand and help support a growing national project focused on reforms of prosecution and of the criminal legal system more broadly 
• Understanding of justice and/or policy reform work  
• Strong writing, research and oral communication skills  
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks, and help keep a large national project organized and on track  
• Ability to communicate effectively with, develop credibility among, and gain the confidence of, elected prosecutive leaders and their staffs

What Now?  

This role is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to our mission of justice reform and work with a small but growing creative and dedicated team. If you would like to apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample today.  We look forward to hearing from you.   

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