Program Coordinator for Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives

Illinois Justice Project; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Justice Project seeks a Program Coordinator to support its reentry and juvenile justice initiatives. You will organize projects, plan meetings, and help keep communications and files orderly to advance policy reform efforts.

Working across policy advocates, researchers, government officials, and service providers, you will help the team execute operations with creativity and efficiency while reporting to two Program Specialists and the Director.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs and projects.
• Ability to plan and facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication; organized filing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program projects and convenings for ILJP initiatives.
• Plan and execute meetings, events, and timelines.
• Maintain files and documents; manage communications on behalf of the team.
• Build and maintain relationships with policy advocates, researchers, government officials, and service providers.
• Support reporting lines to two Program Specialists and the Director.

Skills

Project coordination

Meeting facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Job description

The Illinois Justice Project seeks a Program Coordinator to support its reentry and juvenile justice initiatives. You will organize projects, plan meetings, and help keep communications and files orderly to advance policy reform efforts.

Working across policy advocates, researchers, government officials, and service providers, you will help the team execute operations with creativity and efficiency while reporting to two Program Specialists and the Director.