After bail is paid, the Fund provides and facilitates access to services for clients in need. Our staff works with teams of public defenders, reentry specialists and social service providers. The Fund reports on its results and advocates for reform of the bail system.

We are a young, fast-paced organization and are entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion. We opened our doors in April 2015. In a year and a half, we have expanded to serve more than 1,000 New Yorkers per year and now work in Brooklyn and Manhattan. We are looking for talented individuals dedicated to economic and racial justice to join our growing team.

The Bail Fund encourages individuals to apply who have successfully made the transition from incarceration and/or substance abuse into a stable, productive lifestyle in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or veteran status.

Role Overview:

The Program Associate will provide administrative and project management support to a major new initiative at the Fund. This position will work with the Project Director and collaborative partners across the country.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of administrative tasks including: managing calendar, making travel arrangements, proofreading, correspondence, and other program support as needed.
• Coordinate communication and meetings across a diverse set of collaborative partners.
• Manage local and national convenings, including the preparation of meeting materials.
• Manage coordinated data collection and reporting systems.
• Provide research support as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years experience working within social justice-focused organization/campaign.
• Strong commitment to social justice.
• Strong self-starter with ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strategic thinker with an interest in systems change.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Google Apps (Google Calendar; Google Drive) and Microsoft Office (Word; Excel) required.