Open Positions
Visiting York-EJP Academic Manager
The Academic Manager will be responsible for the administration of academic programming in
relation to EJP’s pilot high school at Danville Correctional Center (DCC), an exciting new
initiative based on a partnership between the University of Illinois and Chicago Public Schools. Our Visiting York-EJP Academic Manager also ensures that EJP maintains a stable, professional relationship with DCC and the IL Department of Corrections. Please visit the link below for more information and to complete an application.
EJP-York Program Assistant
This position provides on-the-ground program support at Danville Correctional Center
(DCC) for the EJP-York program. The position is based at the prison, and the most
important part of the role is engaging with incarcerated EJP tutors and incarcerated
high school learners. Hiring depends on receiving clearance from the Illinois
Department of Corrections.
Academic Advising Coordinator Position
Academic Advisors support the educational mission of EJP at Danville Correctional
Center (DCC) by assisting and working with students toward achieving academic goals
and reaching their full potential. They offer regular academic advising office hours to
students and intermittent workshops on academic skills and success.
Chicago/Community Anti-Violence Education (C.A.V.E.) Co-Coordinator
Incarcerated EJP students regularly describe CAVE as the most impactful program they
have ever experienced. This makes sense, since it’s their program, devised and led by
incarcerated men. Two Chicago Anti-Violence Education Group (CAVE) co-coordinators serve as “outside”
members who support program logistics and provide resources and supports as required.
They report directly to EJP’s Academic Director. Each co-coordinator spends between 5 – 10
hours/week on C.A.V.E. activities.
Events & Communications Assistant
EJP is searching for a highly organized individual who enjoys event planning to support EJP with
event planning and execution. This role will also assist with internal and external
communications such as the weekly EJP newsletter. The position reports to the EJP director and
may occasionally supervise EJP interns.