What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching and Advancement Project Coordinator position at CHOOSE 180?
About CHOOSE 180
CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems. We envision a future where youthful behavior is decriminalized and young people are offered restorative practices in lieu of traditional prosecution. In place of the school-to-prison pipeline, a community will exist to see youth as possibilities, not problems to be solved and help young people realize their potential and provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their goals.
CHOOSE 180 is made up of passionate individuals who together create a workplace deeply rooted in the community. We place an emphasis on bringing your whole self to the work of CHOOSE 180 as it is our shared conviction that you can’t compartmentalize greatness and to do so we have created a safe space for our team to be supported in their highs, lows and everything in between. This is the secret to our impact; passionate people who are committed to being their best, so that they can give their best to our youth and young adults.
Position Overview
CHOOSE 180 is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator to join our Teaching and Advancement (TA) team. This role will work closely with the TA project manager to oversee research and grant projects, develop trauma-informed trainings and workshops, and ensure successful completion of contract goals and deliverables. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, community-centered, and committed to equity and systems transformation.
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Community Based Research
CHOOSE 180 is committed to providing employees with a living wage and competitive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $73,000 annually. Position comes with medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a wellness investment.
Additional Information
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful completion of state and national background checks, including fingerprinting.
This is a full-time position (30-40 hours per week) and may require availability during evenings, weekends, and the ability to travel out of state.
CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems. We envision a future where youthful behavior is decriminalized and young people are offered restorative practices in lieu of traditional prosecution. In place of the school-to-prison pipeline, a community will exist to see youth as possibilities, not problems to be solved and help young people realize their potential and provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their goals.
CHOOSE 180 is made up of passionate individuals who together create a workplace deeply rooted in the community. We place an emphasis on bringing your whole self to the work of CHOOSE 180 as it is our shared conviction that you can’t compartmentalize greatness and to do so we have created a safe space for our team to be supported in their highs, lows and everything in between. This is the secret to our impact; passionate people who are committed to being their best, so that they can give their best to our youth and young adults.
Position Overview
CHOOSE 180 is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator to join our Teaching and Advancement (TA) team. This role will work closely with the TA project manager to oversee research and grant projects, develop trauma-informed trainings and workshops, and ensure successful completion of contract goals and deliverables. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, community-centered, and committed to equity and systems transformation.
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Community Based Research
- Co-facilitate focus groups and stakeholder interviews
- Manage outreach and communication to stakeholders and participants
- Conduct literature reviews on youth justice, the school to prison pipeline, and gun violence
- Conduct asset mapping of proposed service areas to identify existing resources, gaps in services, and opportunities for program improvement
- Support and at times present CHOOSE 180’s work at local, regional, and national convenings and conferences.
- Research adult learning theories and best practices for workshops and trainings
- Support the development of workshop frameworks and materials
- Assist with creating pre-and-post-workshop feedback and evaluation tools
- Support and at times co-facilitate trauma-informed trainings to community, school, and system partners.
- Oversee the learning management system connected to the workshops and trainings
- Co-manage project timelines to ensure Teaching and Advancement objectives and contract deliverables are met.
- Document progress, challenges, and emerging needs and communicate regularly with the TA Project Manager.
- Assist in grant reporting efforts related to Teaching and Advancement initiatives.
- Support the overall goals and strategic direction of the Teaching and Advancement team and CHOOSE 180.
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, staff retreats, and conferences.
- Engage in local and national efforts to stay connected to on-the-ground needs and best practices in restorative justice and violence prevention.
- Strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of CHOOSE 180.
- Lived experience in or personal connection to the criminal legal system
- Ability to communicate CHOOSE 180’s mission clearly, effectively, and inspirationally.
- Experience with community-based programs, restorative justice, violence prevention, or systems change work.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across diverse communities and systems.
- Comfort working with data, assessments, and reporting tools to inform program strategy.
CHOOSE 180 is committed to providing employees with a living wage and competitive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $73,000 annually. Position comes with medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a wellness investment.
Additional Information
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful completion of state and national background checks, including fingerprinting.
This is a full-time position (30-40 hours per week) and may require availability during evenings, weekends, and the ability to travel out of state.
Salary : $70,000 - $73,000