Director of Community Justice Programs

Westside Justice Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Westside Justice Center is seeking a Director of Program Services to lead program design, implementation, and evaluation, while coordinating with partners to advance access to justice. You will oversee outreach, training, monitoring, and reporting for programs outside of legal services, and drive grantmaking strategy with a focus on equity and community impact.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in nonprofit or public-sector programs related to legal services or community justice, plus strong

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, or public-sector programs dedicated to legal services and/or community justice.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in program management.
• Experience supervising others and coordinating across multiple team members.
• Experience with equity-focused or community-centered grantmaking.
• Proven ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience managing multi-partner programs or initiatives and implementing and refining program models preferred.
• Experience in reviewing grant proposals or funding applications preferred.
• Experience in training and community outreach preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
• Cultural Competency; Reliable transportation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee program implementation, training, outreach, monitoring, and reporting.
• Collaborate with partner organizations for programs outside of legal services.
• Design, implement, refine grantmaking strategies and future program plans.
• Identify and recruit prospective grantees to advance grantmaking goals.
• Support the selection process with background research and due diligence.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate external review committees and evaluate proposals.
• Supervise staff responsible for monitoring and evaluation; ensure data and reporting accuracy.
• Lead monthly program and regional meetings with partners; distribute resources from subgrantees.

Skills

Program management

Supervising others

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Westside Justice Center is seeking a Director of Program Services to lead program design, implementation, and evaluation, while coordinating with partners to advance access to justice. You will oversee outreach, training, monitoring, and reporting for programs outside of legal services, and drive grantmaking strategy with a focus on equity and community impact.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in nonprofit or public-sector programs related to legal services or community justice, plus strong