Deputy Director, Close Rikers
Core
Trusted advisor and project lead supporting the strategic closure of Rikers Island, coordinating city agencies and stakeholders to reduce jail population and plan future island use.
Role type
Senior program manager / policy advisor
Builds
Public safety policy initiatives and operational plans for jail closure
Domain
Public sector / Criminal justice reform / Urban planning
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, stakeholder coordination, policy analysis, data-driven research, presentation design, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Experience with national best practices in public safety, ability to translate complex strategies for diverse audiences
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate multi-agency efforts for Rikers closure plan, assess national best practices for public safety, prepare briefings for key stakeholders, track project documents and timelines, represent the office at meetings with advocates and agency leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC