Restorative Justice Programs Assistant

Mural Arts Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Mural Arts Philadelphia is seeking a Part-time Program Assistant to support the Guild, a life readiness program for justice-impacted individuals. The role emphasizes developing skills for adulthood, educational or career pursuits, and community engagement through participatory public art.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, experience with workshops, and a commitment to trauma-informed and restorative practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience facilitating or instructing groups of participants over the age of 18.
• Minimum of one year experience working with justice-impacted communities or communities impacted by substance misuse or mental health challenges.
• Ability to communicate effectively via email, phone, and in person.
• Strong ability to facilitate groups in ways that engage and build investment.

Responsibilities

• Provides structure, consistency, guidance and regular supervision to Guild participants in support of the Program Coordinator, both under the direction of the Program Manager.
• Serves as a supporting point of contact for justice-impacted program participants with administrative and operational needs.
• Supports classroom management for participant workshops and training for targeted areas of learning and growth.
• Participates in community conversations with a focus on personal growth and connection to the city of Philadelphia through artistic practices.
• In support of the Program Coordinator, emphasizes to participants the importance of following the established community norms and program standards for conflict resolution, respect, and voice.
• Supports the Program Manager and Program Coordinator in efforts to identify cross programming with our SCI Phoenix program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Justice-impacted work

Workshop facilitation

Trauma-Informed Care

Restorative Justice

Community outreach

Job description

Mural Arts Philadelphia is seeking a Part-time Program Assistant to support the Guild, a life readiness program for justice-impacted individuals. The role emphasizes developing skills for adulthood, educational or career pursuits, and community engagement through participatory public art.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, experience with workshops, and a commitment to trauma-informed and restorative practices.