Project Manager, Justice Counts Recruitment (Remote or Hybrid)

CSG Justice Center

Project Manager, Justice Counts Recruitment

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center works across the country to develop research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities. To further this mission, we work with partners inside and outside of government to reduce crime and break the cycle of incarceration among youth and adults in contact with the justice system. We bring people from a range of systems and perspectives together to improve policy and practice. And we transform data and research findings into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

When you join the CSG Justice Center, you join an organization that is uniquely positioned to cultivate innovation and drive data-driven reform nationally. We have nearly 200 employees based in more than 30 states who have decades of experience working in and with criminal, juvenile, and Tribal justice agencies. We have provided housing, mental health, and addiction services; served as educators and in workforce development agencies; and supported victims and survivors of crime. We have served governors, state legislators, and members of Congress across the political spectrum. What binds us together is a shared commitment to our mission; to one another; to a common set of values; and to the national, bipartisan advisory board that guides our work.

Learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center.

How you'll fit in:

The CSG Justice Center is seeking a full-time project manager to provide expert guidance to states advancing new policies and practices to achieve public safety goals as part of the Justice Counts project. Justice Counts is a national initiative to improve the accessibility and usability of criminal justice data. Justice Counts is founded on the belief that sharing criminal justice data should be easy. Justice Counts provides tools, resources, and support to help agencies achieve this vision and to help decision-makers most effectively use criminal justice data.

This is a fully remote position that requires travel to locations throughout the U.S. up to twice per month.

What you'll do:

Specific responsibilities of the project manager, justice counts recruitment include the following:

• Supervise and lead a team to implement recruitment strategies for Justice Counts.
• Drive participation of 65% or more of all criminal justice agencies in Justice Counts.
• Identify key contacts within states and agencies for outreach and recruitment.
• Coordinate and conduct outreach efforts to engage new states and agencies.
• Persuade agencies to participate in Justice Counts through strategic communication.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the criminal justice sector.
• Develop and deploy recruitment and outreach strategies to maximize participation.
• Design and implement tracking systems to monitor recruitment progress.
• Identify and prepare communications and materials for recruitment efforts.
• Collaborate with other Justice Counts teams to ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to data publishing and impact.

What you'll bring:

• Strong interpersonal skills including self-awareness, sensitivity and valuing others.
• Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG Justice Center duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds
• At least six years of professional experience in the field of criminal justice or an equivalent combination of professional, education, and lived experience
• At least one year of experience managing staff and ability to supervise people who also may work remotely or in a different office
• Experience in political, grassroots, or community organizing campaigns, with a strong track record of engaging and recruiting new partners or agencies for program participati