Senior Program Associate, Redefining Public Safety

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Knowledge and experience navigating government administrative procedures Knowledge, Skills,

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OtherProgram Redefining Public Safety

Vera’s Redefining Public Safety initiative aims to transform how safety is delivered to communities across the country by strengthening civilian-led and community-centered approaches to public safety that prioritize compassion, accountability to system-impacted communities, and a focus on public health. We partner with cities and states to blueprint and sustain institutions that can assume the responsibility for core public safety functions and reduce overreliance on traditional law enforcement approaches.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, the Senior Program Associate will contribute to the development of municipal-level public safety anchor institutions (PSAIs) by synthesizing practical lessons and evidence from a range of jurisdictions and methodologies (e.g. research, technical assistance, policy change). They will also contribute to the creation and implementation of tools and processes for enhancing data use, coordination, accountability to impacted communities, and sustainability with site partners. They will facilitate peer learning and strategy refinement, working with staff, practitioners, and others in the public safety reform field to identify and deliver Vera’s unique contributions to national change efforts. They will also support public safety policy efforts in collaboration with the Policy Manager. Throughout their work, the Senior Program Associate will center equity and antiracism and take an intersectional approach in doing so.

About the Role

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Requirements

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Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of degree requirement, applicable work or life experience may be considered
2+ years in violence intervention and/or community-based approaches to public safety

Preferred:

Knowledge and experience navigating government administrative procedures

Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, effectively, and efficiently, both independently and collaboratively with colleagues
Understanding of the impact of structural racism and oppression and ability to translate this to external audiences
Knowledge of community building, equal justice, and racial equity
Ability to travel up to 30%

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month.

What We Offer

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The compensation range for this position is $92,000 - 95,000 per year. In addition, this position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (ALAA) UAW 2325]. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institute’s total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field, supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this, we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay, generous paid time off, a comprehensive health insurance plan, student loan repayment benefits, professional development training opportunities and up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work, employer-funded retirement plan, and flexible time. To learn more about Vera’s benefits offerings, click here.

To receive further consideration for this career opportunity, applicants are asked preliminary questions about logistics, their interest and qualifications. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional details about their experience via a phone screen/form in advance of an invitation for a virtual or in-person interview with the team. Some searches may explore scenarios during the interview process and/or an assessment prior to reference checks and a hiring decision.

ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Senior Program Associate, Redefining Public Safety
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Fax: (212) 941-9407
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.

Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.