AmeriCorps - Operations Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Red Hook Community Resilience Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program that seeks to make Red Hook a safer, stronger and a more resilient community for individuals ages 18+. AmeriCorps members are part of our unconventional programs and services throughout the Center that engage residents and promote public safety. Members work directly with community members to provide services and referrals to address needs centered on economic mobility, housing issues and many other areas. Furthermore, members also will perform service projects throughout the neighborhood and by the end of their service year, members will gain the skills needed to plan and execute their own project. 

Youth and Community Initiatives (YCI) provides an array of programming and services for individuals facilitated by staff and external partners. The skills, knowledge, and experience received allow individuals to recognize their own strengths and interests as they make life-changing decisions. Programs and Services include Level Up Job Readiness, Entrepreneurship, AmeriCorps, Photography, Youth Impact, GED Classes, and Summer Employment Opportunities.

The Center seeks two Operation Specialists. Reporting to the AmeriCorps Coordinator, the Operations Specialists will support the Play with Purpose, Basketball Empowerment Program designed to provide nine-to-seventeen-year-olds in Red Hook and surrounding neighborhood areas, a safe, structured environment where they can be physically active, learn how to work as part of a team, and develop leaderships skills. The program includes basketball skill building, scrimmages as well as workshops that cover social and emotional learning, conflict resolution, and life skills. The Operation Specialist will be responsible for conducting outreach, applicant intakes, recruitment and enrollment, maintaining up-to-date data and providing administrative support such as attendance, payroll, and data collection and oversight on program dates.

AVAILABILITY

The start date for this position is February 23, 2026, with an end date of June 30th, 2026. Applicants must be available to commit to serve 15 hours a week, on a workday and Saturday.

• Support the outreach, recruitment, and enrollment for Playing with Purpose programming;
• Participate in DYCD Connect trainings;
• Attend and participate in the DYCD Youth Sports program meetings;
• Schedule and conduct intake for Playing with Purpose participants and their families;
• Assist with scheduling and coordination a Parent Orientation meeting for participant families;
• Support the establishment of safety standards for participants, safeguard compliance, and lead workshops and supervise basketball activities;
• Oversee the operations for playing ball and participating in the workshops;
• Liaise between the Program Director, head coaches, referees, players, parents and workshop facilitators to ensure smooth operations of the program;
• Perform administrative duties for programming including attendance, payroll, and data collection using various online platforms;
• Plan and execute a culminating event for the program participants and the community;
• Attend all meetings including one on one supervision, team meeting and staff meetings; 
• Create social media content to promote the program;
• Maintain strong relationships with community-based providers and organizations; and
• Other relevant task as necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 
• Interest in working with communities and/or service; and
• Experience with Basketball Clinics.

Position Type: Temporary part-time for 3-4 months.

Position Location: Brooklyn, New York. 

During service, you will receive: 

• Minimum-Time members receive a living allowance of $1,500 and an educational award of $1,565.08 upon successful completion of their term.
• Skills-based and professional development training.

After service, you will receive:  

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans. The value is dependent on length of service. Members 55+ are eligible to transfer their Education Award to a family member; and
• Competitive job edge in your job search, including access to a network of over 600 employers of National Service.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on 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 LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.