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Project Coordinator (Justice Policy Center)

Who we are:
At the nonprofit Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. Our employees are empowered to open minds, shape decisions and offer solutions. We encourage intellectual honesty, innovation, diversity, and mutual respect, and our analysis elevates the debate, wherever it takes place.

Urban’s greatest asset is our people. We strive to attract and cultivate a vibrant, creative, and diverse community. Our employees drive Urban’s mission through entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, effective communication, results-orientation, and relationship cultivation. Our success depends on engaging individuals who possess and value these attributes. 

People from communities that are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and people with direct experience with the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.
The Justice Policy Center’s mission is to inform solutions to crime and safety challenges in the interests of promoting effectiveness in justice systems and operations; addressing the harms of victimization and justice system involvement; reducing racial and other inequities; strengthening community-led approaches to safety; and promoting justice, dignity, and well-being for all. We conduct objective, rigorous, interdisciplinary research, evaluation, and policy analysis and deliver data-driven recommendations, training, and technical assistance. In carrying out our research, we seek to center the voices, experiences, and perspectives of the people, practitioners, and communities most affected by crime and the criminal justice system.

How you’ll contribute:
The Justice Policy Center is seeking an energetic, organized, and proactive individual to serve as a project coordinator. This person will work as part of JPC’s Center Operations team to support JPC through project management, proposal development, and systems and operations management—all to ensure the center runs effectively. Members of the Center Operations team are collaborative and rely on one another to brainstorm solutions, yet also work independently to manage several competing deadlines on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing project assistance and operational support, as needed, including producing and processing meeting notes and next steps, maintaining organized electronic files, and managing meeting logistics and preparation.
  • Supporting ongoing research projects; planning and executing internal and external communications.
  • Managing schedules; monitoring progress toward specific strategic goals; providing assistance and project support to 50+ staff; and managing special projects that arise.
  • Working on a small team that serves as the “go-to” people in JPC for questions regarding progress reports, contract compliance, project-specific tasks, center logistics, and larger institute initiatives.
  • Working independently to track, complete, and follow up on assigned tasks; proactively seeking work and ways to contribute to JPC; and brainstorming with team members and JPC staff to solves problems and find solutions to complex project-related issues.
  • Assisting and supporting staff during the proposal process from cradle to grave, including compiling budgets (using Excel templates), preparing checklists, managing deadlines, compiling submission packages (using Adobe), and applying a strong attention to detail when reviewing files.

What you’ll bring:
  • Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in business, communications, public relations, public policy, political science, sociology, or related fields.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Familiarity with Salesforce, Adobe, accounting/ERP software, and cloud-based file sharing systems is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, are a must.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced office setting.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to changes in work assignments, deadlines, and team environment.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team and be self-motivated.

People from communities that are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and people with direct experience with the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll experience:
The Urban Institute strives to be a vibrant, creative community of skilled and committed people who bring to their work a whole range of different experiences. Accordingly, the Urban Institute is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected status under applicable law.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage. Competitive paid time off allowance, and eligibility to participate in a generous retirement savings plan plus elect a pretax benefit for commuting expenses.

The Urban Institute is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected status under applicable law.

The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -Minorities/Women/Disabilities/Veterans.

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