Center for Restorative Justice:

The Center for Restorative Justice (CRJ) at Suffolk University was founded to foster collaborative partnerships to support a growing social movement to institutionalize restorative approaches to community building, response to harm, problem-solving and violations of legal and human rights. Since 1997 Suffolk University Center for Restorative Justice has served as a regional/national/international thought-leader in restorative justice policy and practice development.

The mission of the CRJ is to serve as a bridge between the academy, professionals, and communities through institutions such as public education, training, technical assistance, research, evaluation and scholarship. As a community-engaged academic center, CRJ fosters restorative approaches to community building, resolving conflict and harm in justice systems, schools and communities.

Part Time Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist

The Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist supports the mission of the Center for Restorative Justice by building the capacity of others to implement restorative practices. Restorative Justice Trainers/ Specialists work with other CRJ staff to offer training and coaching to individuals, teams, and organizations, and provide more comprehensive support to school districts and individual schools. The Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist is also responsible for planning and delivering professional development and coaching and supporting districtwide or school-based Leadership Teams.

The Part Time Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist- K-12 and Higher Education will also work with CRJ staff on various projects to support our ongoing work with external partners and our internal growth and development as a team. This part time role is ideal for colleagues who are engaged in other professional opportunities in education and are searching for a flexible role that allows them to continue to build their skills and contribute as a restorative justice trainer when their schedule allows.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in urban schools, criminal legal system, and/or social service settings; substantial experience with restorative justice practices in one or more of those settings; experience working with youth and professional development with adults; cultural acuity and cultural humility; and is able to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trainings and Professional Development:

Works with other CRJ team members to develop, refine and conduct in person and/or virtual trainings, presentations, and educational events.
May also coach Leaderships Teams in schools and districts depending on client needs and part-time team availability.
Partners with full time team members to coordinate the logistics of training at each site in collaboration with that site's coordinator and Leadership Team

CRJ Team Engagement:

Participates when able in CRJ planning, CRJ team meetings, and meetings with CRJ partners
Collaborates with other CRJ staff (and consultants) on specific project design and delivery
Participates in relevant internal and external professional development experiences when able including collaborative reflection on training curricula, coaching models and materials, current developments in restorative justice and K-12 education, and exploring racial justice within our work and organization as a team

Administrative/Reporting Functions:

Provides timely reports and records
Facilitates team and project communication processes via meetings, reports, email, etc.
Represents the work of CRJ within the University, partners, media, and Community Members
Represents the work of CRJ positively in meetings with other agency personnel, community members, partnering organizations/agencies, and stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

Min. BA/BS in related field; - advanced degree plus
Experience in, knowledge of, and commitment to restorative justice and restorative justice practices
Ability to facilitate engaging, student-centered, and community building learning experiences for diverse audiences and stakeholders
Experience in and knowledge of urban educational settings
Experience working in diverse settings
Demonstrated intercultural acuity and cultural humility
Demonstrated commitment to deepening one's awareness of how one's own multiple layers of identity and privilege impact relationships within our organization and with external partners
Ability to work effectively with youth and adults
Strong orientation to ongoing learning and continuous growth as a professional and restorative justice practitioner
Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues to learn, engage in restorative justice practices, and tackle complex projects together
Highly organized, detail oriented with excellent writing and computer skills
Public speaking skills and ability to present ideas persuasively
Ability to transport oneself to and from full-day trainings throughout Massachusetts and New England and/or facilitate full day virtual trainings on Zoom.

The compensation for this position is $50 per hour.