ESSEX COUNTY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

Executive Director Opening

APPLY BY:February 16, 2026

Job Type:Part-Time/Exempt

Reports to:Board of Directors

Location:Newark, New Jersey and Hybrid

Compensation: $60,000 for 3 days per week

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Essex County Family Justice Center (the Center) is seeking a passionate, committed, and

experienced leader. The Center is well-positioned to usher in an exciting new chapter after

15-years in which it established New Jerseys first family justice center, built a powerful network

of over 40 partner organizations, succeeded in retaining a long-tenured staff of 9, and secured

in-kind program and administrative office space from Essex County. Led by a united and

mission-driven Board of Directors, the Center is now transitioning from the tenure of an interim

Executive Director who implemented strong organizational infrastructure, including new

computer and information technology software hardware and software, updated Human

Resource policies and program manuals, renewed written commitments with all program

partners, established new and renewed contacts with elected officials and private foundations

and led a highly successful 15th Anniversary event. This is a wonderful platform for an

exceptional team leader, relationship-builder and community advocate with a commitment to

survivor-center innovation to broaden the Centers visibility and continue to diversify funding to

help end the cycle of violence.

THE ESSEX COUNTY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

The Center enhances the safety and autonomy of domestic violence victims by providing

trauma-informed, coordinated, comprehensive services from one location. The Center was

established in direct response to the high rates of domestic violence homicides consistently

being documented in the New Jersey State Police Crime Report for Essex County and Newark

from 2004 to present. Domestic violence assault causes complex trauma leaving untreated

survivors with dissociation, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, reduced self-esteem and

independence. Research confirms marginalized groups are disproportionately impacted by

violent trauma and Newark domestic violence survivors face almost insurmountable barriers to

accessing trauma-specific services. The Center reduces…