Job Description
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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