THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) is a non-profit organization that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. The Center's goal is to identify and resolve as early as possible the challenges that bring people into the criminal and civil legal systems. It does this in a number of ways-by developing and running programs that reduce the need for incarceration and enhance economic opportunity, conducting original research to identify what works, and sharing what we learn from our programming and research with those seeking to transform the justice system around the world.
The Center is an 800-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn't), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world.
Operating Programs
The Center's operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Justice Center, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system. Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change. Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice.
Research
The Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S. and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues. Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors. The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution. The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners.
Policy & Expert Assistance
The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence. Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) offers an array of programming for both youth and adults in Staten Island, focusing on engaging those with current or past justice involvement or at-risk of justice-involvement. SIJC operates diversion, alternative to detention and incarceration, supervised release, reentry, mental health & wellness, workforce development, peer-led restorative justice and leadership development programs. The Justice Center's youth enrichment & community restoration sector provides individualized and trauma-informed approaches to assist young people in self-empowerment and re-engaging in education, work and community.
Reporting to the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the office's diverse needs and functions, including greeting and assisting clients, ordering office supplies, assist with event set up and clean up. Oversee our ordering system Monday.com, and make sure staff inputs all the needed information when requesting a purchase.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Manage the front desk and waiting room by greeting all visitors, collecting basic information, and ensuring client's needs are addressed in a timely and professional manner;
• Work alongside Office Manager to oversee the supplies inventory including ordering, tracking inventory, and communicating with staff around supply needs across initiatives;
• Engage in our communication channel (slack) to monitor and address issues and concerns of staff members, department managers and directors;
• Support the set up for special events, groups, and site visits; including ordering food, tech set up, arranging desk/chairs/tables, printing out materials/agendas;
• Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings;
• Assist with the maintenance of department contact lists and related pertinent excel spreadsheets including all emergency contacts, new staff hires and onboarding requirements;
• Assist with gathering quarter and fiscal year ending required receipts and logs from department managers;
• Maintain and monitor all Monday.com boards for required receipts, resource or food orders;
• Working alongside the office manager to assist with the daily operations as needed (this includes deliveries, department box sorting and putting away resources, fielding staff requests and concerns; and
• Relevant tasks as necessary.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:

• A High school diploma or equivalent;
• 1-2 years experience as an administrative assistant, secretary or receptionist preferred;
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills;
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Positive, high-energy attitude;
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and problem-solving skill set;
• Familiarity with office equipment (i.e. printers, fax machines, projectors); and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel and PowerPoint).

Position Type: Full-time.
Position Location: Staten Island, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $27.48 - $31.87 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience. The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our aim is to create a supportive and respectful environment where every individual, irrespective of their background or identity, feels valued and included.
As of February 10, 2023, New York City Executive Order 25 rescinded the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccination for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. Accordingly, the Center does not require all new hires be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus; however, the Center recommends all staff, interns, and volunteers stay up-to-date on the vaccination.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Kindly refer to the job posting for the relevant contact information. If the contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from making inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.