Research and Policy Fellow (REMOTE)

Responsibilities

• You have an important and robust job. You will:
• Interface with recently elected prosecutors, national organizations, academics and justice system leaders
• Research and draft briefing papers and assemble informational materials, including development and review of data, survey information, technical assistance materials, and protocols modeling new thinking in prosecutive practices
• Work with FJP staff to plan, structure, and organize in-person and remote gatherings to enable newly elected prosecutive leaders to learn from each other - and from other experts in the field
• Work with FJP staff to help develop and conduct interviews, oversee surveys and provide assistance and support to prosecutive leaders who are part of the FJP network
• Work with FJP staff to help develop, promote and oversee opportunities for academic collaborations
• Work with FJP staff to help develop and update project management and tracking tools and mechanisms
• Work with FJP staff to identify and promote other learning opportunities and partnerships that can enhance the ability of FJP prosecutive leaders to learn about and implement new justice system practices and thinking

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; JD, Master's Degree or equivalent post-graduate degree preferred. However, we value diverse educational and experiential backgrounds. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered
• Ability to understand and help support a growing national project focused on reforms of prosecution and of the criminal legal system more broadly
• Understanding of justice and/or policy reform work
• Strong writing, research and oral communication skills
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks, and help keep a large national project organized and on track
• Ability to communicate effectively with, develop credibility among, and gain the confidence of, elected prosecutive leaders and their staffs
• What Now?
• This role is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to our mission of justice reform and work with a small but growing creative and dedicated team. If you would like to apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample today. We look forward to hearing from you.
• The starting salary for this position is $62,000.
• Women, people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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