National Reentry & Program Expansion Lead

Strive International Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

20 days PTO (pro-rated for part-time)

Job summary

STRIVE, a national workforce development nonprofit founded in East Harlem, NY, is seeking a National Reentry Manager to codify and replicate its successful reentry program across new cities. You will support research, partner coordination, and training, helping site teams implement the model with fidelity and impact.

The role emphasizes program design, replication, stakeholder engagement, and field building, requiring a passion for social justice, project management expertise, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 5–7 years of experience in project management, program replication or expansion in nonprofit sector
• In-depth knowledge of reentry programs, criminal justice system, and challenges faced by individuals transitioning from incarceration
• Experience in partnership development with government agencies, community organizations, and service providers
• Excellent communication and writing skills; solid proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; passion for social justice and equity

Responsibilities

• Assist with review and analysis of STRIVE’s existing reentry programming to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with colleagues, subject matter experts, consultants, and external stakeholders to redesign program components based on best practices
• Help codify key learnings and refine the program model for replication, including developing a program manual or playbook
• Support development of a strategic plan for expanding reentry services with timelines, resources and KPIs
• Coordinate research on target cities and ensure services meet local needs for new locations
• Deliver training programs and resources to new and existing site teams to ensure effective implementation
• Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to new site teams to promote fidelity to the model
• Represent STRIVE in reentry workforce and criminal justice coalitions to raise the organization's profile
• Manage a practitioner network sharing outputs and best practice approaches as national models
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with local government agencies and community organizations
• Cultivate relationships, negotiate partnerships, and collaborate on program implementation

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5–7 years nonprofit program management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

STRIVE, a national workforce development nonprofit founded in East Harlem, NY, is seeking a National Reentry Manager to codify and replicate its successful reentry program across new cities. You will support research, partner coordination, and training, helping site teams implement the model with fidelity and impact.

The role emphasizes program design, replication, stakeholder engagement, and field building, requiring a passion for social justice, project management expertise, and strong