DescriptionPosition Summary:
This is an 18-month position to lead the Center's pardon work. The fellow will work closely with the Center's Director and Deputy Director to research, design, and actively promote a framework and set of recommendations for safeguarding and strengthening fairness and transparency in the federal pardon process. The fellow will perform a wide range of research, writing, public education and advocacy tasks, including, but not limited to:
- Conducting research and analysis on state and federal pardon systems and processes
- Generating public-facing scholarship, a framework with recommendations, and other written products relating to the federal pardon process
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior practitioners, academics, experts, and counterparts across the University and at partner organizations, particularly on issues relevant to the portfolio and scope of work
- Representing the Center at coalition meetings, conferences, and other public events
- Coordinating convenings and working sessions to develop deliverables and advance project objectives
- Developing and implementing a public education campaign relating to the federal pardon process, to promote research results, recommendations, and other Center publications and materials on the topic of federal pardons
- Advising Center leadership, staff, and fellows and acting as a thought partner based on the fellow's expertise and experience
- Drafting internal and supporting materials, including internal research memos and talking points
- As needed, supervising student researchers to produce deliverables and complete tasks, ensuring quality and timeliness
Salary and Benefits
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary is $150,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. You will be an employee of New York University, with access to an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and retirement contributions.
The Center has physical office space at NYU School of Law in New York, but also offers hybrid or remote work arrangements from within the US.
Qualifications- JD
- A minimum of five years post-graduate work experience
- Prior experience working on pardon issues, clemency, expungement, sentencing, criminal justice reform or related issues is a plus but not required
Required Skills:
- Excellent research and writing skills, including the ability to express precise, complex information in a way that is clear and compelling
- A commitment to the mission of the Center
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work well with different types of individuals and teams to achieve results
- Experience working successfully in coalition or collaborative spaces with partners
- Strong project management skills and a proven track record of executing complex tasks in a timely fashion
- Highly self-motivated and able to take initiative
- Some management experience preferred, but not required
Application Instructions Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to Interfolio via apply.interfolio.com/188174. Applications are rolling with a final submission deadline of July 10.
