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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.ResearchThe 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 AssistanceThe 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 OPPORTUNITYThe Center is seeking a full-time Principal Research Associate. The Principal Research Associate will be working with other members of the Research Department on projects related to schools, the criminal justice system, Latin America, restorative justice, and tribal reservations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Lead a multi-person project team, including project-specific supervision of full-time research staff and/or research assistants as needed;- Shepherd projects from initial proposal creation, to research implementation, product design, creation, and completion, also including:- Identify potential funding opportunities;- Develop well-framed research questions;- Plan and implement appropriate quantitative or qualitative designs that address the articulated questions;- Bring expertise and experience to bear regarding when and why different types of research designs and sampling techniques are appropriate, in either/both quantitative and qualitative studies (e.g., RCT, quasi-experiment, exploratory study, random sample, non-probability sample, etc.);- Oversee the implementation of a scientifically rigorous analytic plan (including the selection of appropriate statistical strategies);- Conduct rigorous quantitative research using SPSS or other statistical software, including cleaning, coding, and analyzing data;- Develop strong and rigorous instruments and tools, as appropriate; - Understand potential threats both to internal and external validity that result from design and analytic plan decisions and devising strategies to mitigate threats to validity where possible;- Manage (or assist in management of) complex budgets, timelines, and staff workloads;- Author or edit well-crafted and well-written products for multiple audiences (researchers, policymakers, and/or practitioners);- Coordinate and communicate professionally and appropriately with grant managers or funder contacts;- Oversee all human subjects’ requirements, for both institution review boards (IRBs) and funders;- Identify policy implications or recommendations that follow from the data;- Serve as an Administrator for Center for Justice Innovation’s IRB, supporting day-to-day operations of the IRB, including tracking the status of all applications, maintaining records, leading communication with applicants and board members, and working with IRB chairs to ensure compliance with all federal regulations;- Listen to and communicate effectively with criminal justice stakeholders from other agencies;- Respond to internal and external requests for data support;- Serve as the public face for all current and future Latin America-based projects;- Additional tasks as necessary.Qualifications: Minimum of a Master's degree in sociology, criminology, or a closed related field. Additional qualifications include:- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Research Associate, Senior Research Associate, or similar occupation;- Certification in research with human subjects through CITI or U.S. Department of Health and Human Services;- Quantitative fieldwork and analysis experience;- Strong knowledge of research design and methods;- Excellent writing skills;- Skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community;- Domestic travel to tribal locations nationwide;- International travel will primarily be to South and Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia), and the Caribbean, primarily through projects funded by the Organization of American States;- Frequency of travels depends on projects assigned. Position Type: Full-timePosition Location: New York, NYCompensation: The compensation range for this position is $74,589 - $119,000 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%.

Minimum Salary: 74,589 Maximum Salary: 119,000 Salary Unit: Yearly