RRB Restorative Circle Program Manager

Restorative Response Baltimore (RRB)

Job Description

Job Title: Restorative Circle Program Manager

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

Hours: 20 hours per week, 4 days per week (5 hours per day)

Compensation: $30–$35 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

Restorative Response Baltimore (RRB) seeks a skilled and passionate Restorative Circle Program Manager to oversee the daily operations, facilitation logistics, and personnel coordination for our Circle Programs. This position ensures quality program delivery, effective management of Circle Keepers, and alignment with RRB’s restorative values.

The Restorative Circle Program Manager is responsible for evaluating and assigning Circle Keepers to cases through RRB’s case-management database, MyRJ, and ensuring each case moves from intake to closure with integrity, care, and accountability.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of restorative justice experience and/or 5 years of applied knowledge in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This hybrid position requires daytime availability and in-person participation for staff meetings, program attendance, and facilitator evaluations.

Note: This position is currently part-time, with the opportunity — as funding allows — to expand into a full-time position.

Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Oversight & Management

• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and delivery of RRB’s Circle Programs.
• Evaluate and assign Circle Keepers (facilitators) to cases using the MyRJ database, ensuring appropriate matching and follow-up.
• Monitor program cases from intake through closure to ensure quality and consistency.
• Track program metrics, compile data, and produce reports for evaluation and improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all participant and program data management.
• Ensure timely communication and alignment across all circle-related program activities.

Facilitator Development & Evaluation

• Conduct facilitator evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate facilitator assignments, scheduling, and communications.
• Support onboarding, training, and continuous development of Circle Keepers.
• Serve as a liaison between facilitators, referral partners, and program staff.
• Identify facilitator development needs and contribute to training design.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with schools, community organizations, and agency partners.
• Represent RRB at community events, professional development sessions, and public engagements.
• Document success stories, outcomes, and community impact for internal and external reporting.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of circle cases and facilitator activities in MyRJ.
• Generate reports and analyze data to evaluate program trends and outcomes.
• Support grant reporting by compiling relevant metrics and success stories.

Grant Collaboration & Program Development

• Participate with RRB’s Grant Writing Committee to identify and match grants to existing or new programs, as applicable.
• Collaborate to define program scope, outcomes, and measurable impact for inclusion in proposals.
• Contribute program insights that strengthen grant applications, sustainability plans, and funding strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• 2–3 years of experience in Restorative Justice OR 5 years of applied experience in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) OR 5 years of applied experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
• Demonstrated facilitation or adult learning experience.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy, organized, and detail-oriented (experience with databases such as MyRJ preferred).
• Comfortable evaluating personnel and providing constructive feedback.
• Baltimore-based or within commuting distance.
• Coachable, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Deep commitment to restorative justice principles, social equity, and community healing.

Preferred

• Experience supervising or training facilitators.
• Experience with grant writing, data tracking, or program evaluation.
• Familiarity with Baltimore’s community landscape and educational partners.

Work Schedule & Environment

Schedule: 20 hours per week, 4 days per week (5 hours per day). Must have daytime availability for meetings, facilitator coordination, and community engagement.

Environment

Hybrid position — a mix of remote administrative work and required in-person participation for staff meetings, program attendance, and facilitator evaluations.

About Restorative Response Baltimore

Restorative Response Baltimore (RRB) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to transforming conflict, building community, and advancing healing through restorative practices. RRB provides community conferencing, circle facilitation, and professional development programs designed to foster accountability, empathy, and repair in Baltimore City and beyond.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21211

Salary : $30 - $35