Coordinator, Criminal Justice (MF)

MacArthur Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in Chicago seeks a Team Coordinator to support the Criminal Justice team.

The role is an active part of the Team's Core Group, assisting with meetings, seminars, site visits, and coordinating day-to-day operations for the team. Based in Chicago, the position reports to the Team Leader and works closely with the Team Administrator to ensure smooth operations and timely communications as MacArthur advances its Safety and Justice Challenge and local

Responsibilities

• Support the Team's Core Group with meetings, seminars, and site visits.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations for the Criminal Justice team and assist the Team Administrator.

Job description

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the strength and vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Criminal Justice team is responsible for working to address over-incarceration by changing the way America thinks about and uses jails. Through the Safety and Justice Challenge, MacArthur is engaging in a long-term strategy of investment in local reform, research, experimentation, and communications that seek to create national demand for local justice reform as a means to reduce over-incarceration in America.

The Team Coordinator is an integral and active part of the Team's Core Group, which includes active participation in meetings, seminars, site visits, etc. The Team Coordinator works closely with the Team Administrator to ensure smooth operations for the Team and reports to the Team Leader.

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