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Posted July 6, 2026 Applications Accepted Until Position is Filled
Applications reviewing process will begin July 27, 2026
Projected start date between August 15-September 1
Permanent Part-time Position: 16hr/week
Job Title: Restorative Community Engagement Coordinator. $25.75/hr w/Holiday and Time Off prorated to 1/2 position. Candidates must have a strong commitment to connecting and building supportive and responsive restorative justice community programs, and to working collaboratively as a team with other program coordinators.
This is a unique opportunity for individuals interested in all aspects of Restorative Justice, Restorative Practices and Transformative Justice to co-develop programs and emphasize areas that most speak to them.
We seek someone willing to collaboratively develop,
innovate, and implement programming that raises up strong restorative principles. If you are interested please email a cover letter and resume to all@downeastrestorativejustice.org
Primary Responsibilities may be a combination of the following::
- Engage in Community Building and Community-based referrals
- Engage in relationship building with Courts, County Jail and Law Enforcement
- Engage in re-rentry programs for adults
- Engage in relationship building with schools; doing outreach & work within
Other primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with trainings, workshops, coaching and support (for schools, volunteer/community,
- workplace, etc)
- Facilitate and co-facilitate Community Building Circles and Support Circles
- Facilitate and co-facilitate Harm Repair referrals as needed
- Engage in district-wide meetings with other organization’s coordinators
- Engage in statewide MERJ Coalition work, and other groups when possible
- Website and social media support or maintenance
- Facilitate community circles and make informational presentations on an as-needed basis to
educate and conduct outreach to community members to build understanding and support
for restorative practices
Miscellaneous Organizational Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with restorative program coordinators
- Attend weekly team meetings or check ins
- Develop and maintain contacts
- Willingness to take on administrative tasks as needed
- Submit monthly reports
- Manage paperwork and data reporting for all casework in a timely manner
- Attend DRJ Board meetings (not remunerated)
- Attend professional development trainings
- Collaborate on Grant-writing with other Program Coordinators and/or DRJ Board members,
including on proposals and follow-up reports
Successful candidates will have combinations of skills, knowledge, experience, and attributes from among the following:
- Understanding and commitment to restorative justice philosophy and practices
- Commitment to social justice, and familiarity with ACES / trauma-informed care, resilience-building strategies and family dynamics
- Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with community groups
- Understanding of strength-based approaches to working with people
- Experience with training, teaching and group facilitation skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and the occasional weekend
- Volunteer management experience
- Experience working with youth
- Excellent communication skills, including dedication to giving and receiving feedback
- Knowledge in navigating social media platforms, spreadsheets, and other administrative skills
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of diversity, poverty, addiction and mental health
- Expertise in community organizing
- Experience with grant writing and/or fundraising
- Attention to detail and follow-through
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Hancock County resident preferred
Background check and references will be required. All lived experiences are valued and justice impacted
individuals are not excluded from potential hire.
Downeast Restorative Justice is an AA/EEO employer.