Deputy Division Director, State and Community Engagement (Remote or Hybrid)

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments 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 incarceration among youth and adults in contact with the justice system. We bring people from diverse systems and perspectives together to improve policy and practice. And we transform data and research findings into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

We're focused on three strategic goals:

• Break the cycle of incarceration.
• Advance health, opportunity, and equity.
• Use data to improve safety and justice.

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 over 170 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 on both sides of 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 deputy division director will serve as a key leader within the State Initiatives Division, overseeing state and community engagement (SCE) initiatives. These projects recruit state leaders and agency heads to participate in different programs at the Justice Center including Justice Counts and Justice Reinvestment. This person will also oversee state engagement on violent crime and improvements to systems supporting communities and victims.

In this role, you will manage the SCE portfolio, focusing on recruiting agencies for the Justice Counts program, assessing readiness for Justice Reinvestment (JRI), identifying short-term projects through the JRI Assistance Center (JAC), and engaging leaders on other pressing criminal justice challenges like violence, community supports, and victimization rates. You will oversee all aspects of this portfolio, ensuring resources are effectively utilized and intended impacts are achieved. Responsibilities include coordinating and participating in high-level meetings, cultivating relationships with funding partners, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, managing program budgets, and troubleshooting issues. You will also supervise staff, support professional development, support team expansion and professional development, oversee special projects, and collaborate with program staff and experts from other divisions.

What you'll do:

Specific responsibilities of the deputy division director include the following:

• Set the vision and trajectory for programs in your portfolio and build internal and funder support for the direction of the work.
• Lead and serve as the spokesperson for the program while managing relationships with internal and external partners.
• Cultivate relationships with philanthropic and government partners to sustain and grow the funding base for this work.
• Plan and participate in policy-focused meetings with high-ranking go