Location: Full Time - Rochester, NY/Remote
Measures for Justice is a non-partisan, fast-paced, entrepreneurial non-profit on a mission to develop tools and services that help communities reshape the criminal justice system. Since 2011, we have pioneered a methodology to compare how different justice systems perform on the county level and led the charge to improve county-level criminal justice data. While we do not advocate for any specific reforms, we do work to make change possible by increasing system transparency, accessibility, and accountability. We’ve got world-class criminal justice data and technology chops. And a culture that demands excellence, rigor and people who like to make good ideas come to life.
Our Premise
Local communities and the institutions that serve them are in the best position to reshape how their criminal justice system works.
What Problem Is MFJ Trying to Solve?
The data communities need to make informed decisions about system performance and change are in short supply. The same goes for accountability and transparency. As a result, communities and the institutions that serve them are not equipped to work together on lasting change.
How Does MFJ Solve This Problem?
We’ve developed a new model for the public and their prosecutor/police/courts to work together to track how criminal justice is being carried out and to advance common goals. This work happens via a new public dashboard called Commons that creates a space for making criminal justice data transparent and shared policy goals public. Commons provides important local data that communities need to hold officials responsible. The data we have now gives no power. Commons changes that.
The Job
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for working cross-functionally to manage the creation of new Commons Dashboards as well as other projects related to MFJ’s core mission. Projects, large and small, will need guidance and oversight to stay within outlined scopes and timelines. As MFJ grows, the Project Manager will be aware of and advise on capacity planning, sustainability, and predictability of efforts. This role will entail aspects of both plan driven and agile approaches, tailored to the effort needed. Strong emotional intelligence and collaboration skills will be essential to success as the Project Manager will partner with many MFJ directors to complete projects.
What You Will Do
A Measures for Justice Project Manager will be responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing all assigned projects. A MFJ Project Manager is aware of the different styles of project management and tailors the specific effort to the style of project management that will be most successful for MFJ. The project manager has strong communication skills and is comfortable with crucial conversations as necessary. The project manager will work with project teams to ensure success for MFJ efforts.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working in various project management styles (Plan Driven and/or Agile)
Certification in Project Management desired.
Coursework and/or certification in Agile methodology desired.
Basic to advanced knowledge of Project Management strongly preferred.
Next Steps
Review of applications will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled.
Measures for Justice (MFJ) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace. We are committed to eradicating barriers to access and opportunity and strive to create a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a casual work environment. Our office is wheelchair accessible. In addition, Measures for Justice will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Rachel Snyder at rachel.snyder@measuresforjustice.org.
We know that only by bringing together our diverse perspectives can we begin to understand and innovatively tackle the complex issues we engage with. We acknowledge there is a lot of work to be done to ensure we are embodying these principles in our workplace and our work, and we are deeply committed to this ongoing practice. Our work is the data; our heart is the people.
It is the policy of Measures for Justice to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.