Rural Justice Initiatives CoordinatorSalary$25.65 HourlyLocation Rural Missoula and Mineral County, MTJob TypeRegular Full-time, 40 hours/weekJob Number202500031DepartmentCommunity Justice DepartmentOpening Date04/03/2025Bargaining UnitMFPE-Federation of MIssoula County EmployeesWork SiteMissoula, Rural Missoula, Mineral CountyScheduling/Hours of WorkFull TimeDefinitionThis is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The rate of pay for this position is $25.6539 per hour.The Community Justice Department is seeking a RURAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES COORDINATOR to join their team. This position works on behalf of local governments to coordinate programs and in assigned areas such as criminal justice, community-based services, and human services, housing. Works to improve the criminal legal system through stakeholder engagement, research, program development, implementation, and evaluation for the Community Justice Department (CJD). This position is housed in Missoula, with an office at 317 Woody Street with regular, weekly travel to Mineral and rural Missoula County. Employee will be paid mileage or be able to use a Missoula County owned car. Employee will have a lot of support from rural and prevention partners. This job has a focus on Domestic and Sexual violence and does work in the schools. Details: Priority screening will begin on Thursday, April 17, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled.To Apply:o Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted/requested.o Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.o Incomplete applications will be disqualified.o Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.Representative Examples of WorkCoordinates the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice system initiatives, activities, and programs based on criminal justice best practices and through engagement with city, county, state, and federal partners, as well as consultants, contractors, community organizations, local stakeholders, and criminal justice professionals. Evaluates the effectiveness of program services and delivery. Assists with the preparation of division and program budgets. Prepares reports and budget estimates, monitors and approves expenditures, and oversees grants administration. Assists in researching and applying for grant opportunities to support the mission of the department. Stays informed of program development initiatives, state, and federal funding opportunities. Evaluates key performance indicators for achieving program goals, and tracks and reports outcomes. Obtains and analyzes data to develop data modeling and inform alternatives to incarceration and improve justice system outcomes for victims of crime. Adheres to program parameters and performance standards. Ensures programs align with CJD mission and strategy. Provides guidance and expertise in criminal justice best practices. Develops and coordinates programs, policies and procedures, evaluates effectiveness, enhances coordination of existing assets and services; develops methods to fill gaps in resources, facilities and services; recommends changes. Provides training, workshops, conferences, and technical support. Participates in team building and problem solving and facilitates cooperative team efforts among program partners/implementation teams. Organizes, sets agendas, and participates in program team meetings. Serves as the local government liaison to partners, subgrantees and contract holders. Identifies and resolves partner agency needs. Provides community outreach and education. Conducts community needs assessments. Incorporate
