Community Justice Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator

Thewia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Mental health support

Retirement plan

Job summary

Center for Justice Innovation seeks a Program Associate for the Crown Heights Community Justice Connect storefront. The role coordinates volunteer recruitment, schedules, and client referrals, while maintaining a welcoming site environment for volunteers and visitors.

You will support housing justice initiatives, engage with community boards, and help organize clinics, trainings, and policy development across NY locations. Strong bilingual communication and partnerships are essential.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent or 1–2 years of related experience working in at risk communities or relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of community base work; nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred; strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteers for Community Justice Connect at least biannually or as needed.
• Organize volunteer schedules and staffing.
• Support managers by supervising volunteers, providing information, and assisting clients, including some evenings/weekends.
• Engage in Housing Justice Initiatives and Outreach activities; attend local community board meetings.
• Screen cases referred to attorneys and coordinate with the CJ Connect team on clinics/workshops.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Communication skills

Organized

Verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

2 years in community work or related experience

Job description

Center for Justice Innovation seeks a Program Associate for the Crown Heights Community Justice Connect storefront. The role coordinates volunteer recruitment, schedules, and client referrals, while maintaining a welcoming site environment for volunteers and visitors.

You will support housing justice initiatives, engage with community boards, and help organize clinics, trainings, and policy development across NY locations. Strong bilingual communication and partnerships are essential.