Central Virginia Community Justice is seeking a Program Director who will manage CVCJ’s direct services work. The Program Director will engage in front line, client-facing work, as well as staff management, supervision, and organizational leadership tasks. CVCJ’s current programs are criminal diversion restorative justice case facilitation, non-criminal restorative justice case facilitation, and school-based restorative justice. This role will also be tasked with co-visioning and implementation of any new services that CVCJ may embark on in the future. As a member of CVCJ’s leadership team, the Program Director will help determine and execute CVCJ's strategic vision, and advise on organizational priorities for programmatic work and the effective use of organizational resources.

Mission: CVCJ provides a brave space for those involved in harm to lead their own accountability and healing. We facilitate restorative conferences to divert cases away from the criminal system, as well as to repair harms outside of the system. Through dialogue, those impacted by harm have voice and agency to address their needs, and those responsible for harm can take accountability through actions and acknowledgement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 10 restorative justice Facilitators: mentoring, training, payroll approval and oversight,  providing feedback, facilitating performance reviews
• Provide RJ case coordination: intake with RJ participants, assigning & orienting facilitators, troubleshooting challenges, and completing case closing activities
• Facilitate criminal & community restorative justice cases
• Uphold and update program policies and procedures
• Collaborate with referral & community partners, including attorneys, judges, & human services agencies
• Collect and document data about all CVCJ programs, including grant- and budget-related information
• Plan and facilitate Facilitator staff meetings and learning opportunities
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development about restorative justice and related topics
• Work closely with other organization leadership in visioning & movement building activities

Needs and Qualifications
While no one candidate will possess all the requirements listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following qualifications:

• Significant knowledge about and experience facilitating restorative justice cases.
• Higher education and/or previous training in restorative justice or related fields (such as active listening, nonviolent communication, or other dialogue techniques) (strongly preferred).
• Mission-aligned experience (work or lived); e.g., as a restorative justice participant, responsible person, harmed person, and/or in the criminal legal system (preferred).
• Prior management or supervisory experience (required); including the ability to train and guide RJ facilitators facilitating complex and trauma-exposed situations.
• Commitment to the values that are central to CVCJ’s work: upholding human dignity and choice; offering curiosity and listening; providing opportunities for accountability, safety and healing (required).  
• Trauma resilience - the ability to cope with trauma exposure without experiencing undue harm.
• Previous training or experience with trauma-informed care, including secondary trauma (preferred).
• Has the skills to manage your own symptoms of secondary trauma and willingness to ask for help when needed (required).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively (required).
• Desire for personal & professional growth and the ability to give and receive feedback about strengths and areas for improvement (required).
• Strong organizational and time management skills; consistently tend to paperwork and communications in a timely and thorough manner (required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (required).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate kindly and effectively, across lines of identity and difference.
• English required; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and other technology such as virtual meeting software, spreadsheets, and other online tools (required).

A Note to Potential Candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Time, Location, and Compensation

• Hybrid remote/in-person work - CVCJ does not currently have an office. The Program Director will often work remotely and must have access to internet, computer, and private workspace, and be able to check and respond to email and phone messages every business day. In-person meetings occur at local community spaces (such as churches and libraries). Must live in, or be willing to commute to, the Charlottesville region for in-person meetings and events (on average 3 days per week).
• Time - This is envisioned as a full-time, 30 hour/week job. (If a different number of hours per week is desired, this may be able to be negotiated, with pay adjusted accordingly.) Most work is during business hours, but occasional evening and weekend meetings/events will be required. 
• Pay - Starting salary is $54,600/year (30 hours per week). 
• Benefits - Full-time staff (those who work 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for benefits, including: health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and more. CVCJ provides vacation days, sick time, and holidays.

Hiring Process

• Send resume and cover letter to CVCJ.
• If invited, provide references and complete self-assessment.
• If invited, complete 1-2 job interviews.
• We'll start reviewing applications after April 28, 2025. While our review process can take some time, this doesn't mean you're not being considered—please be patient as we carefully evaluate each candidate. We'll continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. 

To Apply:

• Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@communityjusticeva.org.
• For more info visit our website here.

CVCJ is an equal opportunity employer. We co-create a culture of inclusion for all staff that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. Our commitment to diverse employees who reflect the experiences and identities of those affected by harm is central to our mission and to our impact. Criminal history is not a barrier to employment. We know that different perspectives help generate better ideas for safety and healing in our community.