Transformative Justice Program Coordinator - Central States

Job Synopsis

The Transformative Justice Coordinator will be responsible for MCC Central States's work responding to issues of mass incarceration and restorative justice through a transformative justice lens. This work includes education and capacity building with constituents, congregations, and partners, partner- and project-based program development, and regional-level advocacy with the overarching goal of systemic and cultural movement towards a just peace in a carceral society. The position will be highly collaborative working closely with partners serving justice-impacted people, MCC colleagues, and congregations, and will involve a diversity of tasks to advance transformative justice throughout the region.

FTE 1.0

Job Details

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

Qualifications

Organizational values and culture: All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential: 

• ​​Bachelors degree​ in Restorative Justice, Peacemaking and Social Change, Conflict Transformation, Community Organizing, Intercultural Studies, Theology/Ministry, or related field (will consider experience in lieu of formal degree completion)

• ​​1-3 years relevant experience​ working with justice-impacted peoples and/or communities impacted by incarceration, restorative/transformative justice practices, and education in congregational or community settings.

• Training in anti-oppression, restorative/transformative justice, and facilitation skills

• Basic computer competencies (ability to proficiently use Word, Outlook/email, Zoom), willingness to learn other systems within MCC

Employment eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the U.S. MCC offers of employment are subject to a successful criminal background check(s).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Restorative Justice, Peacemaking and Social Change, Conflict Transformation, Community Organizing, Intercultural Studies, Theology/Ministry, or related field.

• Training/experience in restorative and transformative justice practices relating to the criminal-justice system, re-entry efforts, advocacy, and/or trauma-informed conflict transformation and nonviolence education (e.g., STAR or similar certification)

• Awareness of the range of Anabaptist denominations and communities that comprises MCC’s global constituency

Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC.

Safeguarding commitment: All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).

Program Staff who work with Partners: Support partners to strengthen their organizational capacity for prevention and response to abuses of power. Assess, manage and monitor risks related to abuses of power in program design, implementation, and monitoring.

This job description is designed to be a thorough list of the employee’s responsibilities. It may not be an exhaustive list of duties, particularly for short-term duties that may arise. This Job Description will be reviewed and updated at least annually to ensure recurring and routine duties are included in this job description.

Key Responsibilities

• Education and Capacity Building – 35%

• Partnership/Project Coordination – 35%

• Regional-Level Advocacy – 20%

• Regional Support and Collaboration – 10%

Specific Tasks and Duties:

Education and Capacity Building – 35%

• Develop and oversee a plan for education and capacity building on issues of mass incarceration and restorative/transformative justice in constituent communities across the Central States region

• Facilitate educational activities and events for congregations and other constituent groups (colleges, conferences, communities) on issues of transformative justice and mass incarceration (e.g., You Got Booked, trauma-informed conflict transformation, restorative justice, healthy communities, environmental justice, etc.)

• Coordinate a “Pipeline-to-Prison” Learning Tour within the Central States region annually

• Develop and support volunteers seeking to advance this work

• Support churches in building capacity for supporting justice-impacted persons and the communities/families impacted by incarceration (e.g., conflict transformation, re-entry, systems education, networks of support, local advocacy)

• Collaborate to support new opportunities for learning and connection related to this work among Young Adults in CS region.

Partnership/Project Coordination – 35%

• Oversee and serve as the primary point of contact for partner accompaniment and collaborative projects (up to 4 grant-based partnerships annually) supporting justice-impacted people and/or advancing transformative justice (e.g., re-entry, trauma-informed conflict transformation, restorative justice, diversion/alternatives to incarceration, etc.)

• Facilitate connections and activities related to “Welcome Back Packs” and other Material Resource (MR) responses supporting justice-impacted peoples, collaborating with MCC CS MR staff and volunteers

• Provide support and resourcing for MCC-implemented collaborative projects related to Transformative Justice (e.g., educational activities, Peace Camps, P2P Learning Tours, and other collaborative projects)

• Participate in MCC U.S./regional program Networks (Dismantling Mass Incarceration and Nonviolence Network)

• Facilitate wisdom and accountability circle of community stakeholders and justice-impacted people

Regional-Level Advocacy – 20%

• Develop relationships with advocacy networks and community partners in select parts of the region for advancing change at local and state levels (e.g., re-entry, sentencing, alternatives to incarceration, juvenile justice, prison policies, etc.)

• Provide support and resourcing for congregations seeking to work on local and state level advocacy (e.g., workshops, networking, providing resources)

• Collaborate with NPJM advocacy staff and the Mass Incarceration Network on communications, resources, and messaging for advocacy initiatives.

Regional Support and Collaboration – 10%

• Participate in regular MCC Central States all-staff meetings (2x month), planning retreat (1 week per year), and department-specific meetings (1-2x month)

• Collaborate with colleagues through maintaining a work calendar, communicating about absences or schedule changes, and timely response to emails/messages, etc.

• Represent region on occasional MCC working groups as requested (no more than 2 extra-programmatic groups per year)

• Participate in Dismantling Oppression Team on a rotating basis

• Represent MCC at 1 regional conference annually; and in addition, 1 national conference every other year

• Develop and follow through on annual intercultural development and anti-oppression skillset building plan for personal and professional development

• If disbursed from the MCC Central States’ North Newton Office, additional travel will occasionally be required

Other duties as assigned on a temporary basis

Supervision: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Travel expectations: Travel up to 20% or 52 nights away per year ​within the U.S. or Canada​

Physical Activity/Demands:

• ​​Constantly​ remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

• ​​Occasionally​ moving about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.

• ​​Occasionally​ light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

• ​​Constantly​ repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• ​​Occasionally​ operating motor vehicles.

• ​​Occasionally​ assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.

Environment Conditions – exposed to:

• No adverse environmental conditions.

Start Date

17 Nov, 2025 - Yes

Salary Details

Base salary: $59,269.63. Starting salary may be adjusted up to $65,855.15 based on previous experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision, 23 days paid vacation, sick time and 10 holidays/year. Life insurance provided, as well as long and short term disability coverage. The retirement plan, with MCC contribution of 7%, begins after six months of employment.

Location Description

Eligible to work in states where MCC is a registered employer in the CS region (Kansas, Texas, Colorado, Montana, or Minnesota); office in North Newton, Kansas