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We are pleased to announce that applications for the second cohort of the dee Clarke Justice Fellowship (dCJF) program are now open for the 2025-2026 fellowship year, which will start in September 2025. 

Do you know someone who is passionate about wellbeing and self-determination for BIPOC communities in Maine and seeking to grow their role in community-led systems change?

The dee Clarke Justice Fellowship (dCJF) is an introduction to systems change and racial justice work in Maine. Fellows will build community, deepen skills, and work collaboratively on a self-designed project focused on creating positive change. This year’s fellowship will focus on the intersecting themes of racial justice and food justice.  The fellowship is facilitated by the USM, Place Matters project in collaboration with the Permanent Commission and our community partners.

This year’s cohort will run from September 22, 2025 through May 29, 2026. Fellows will work 10 hours a week in a paid ($23 an hour), hybrid position where they will complete group and individual trainings, design and implement a project of their choice, and be connected and supported by a network of mentors, community leaders, and their peers. 

Please join us for one of our online information sessions on July 8th or 15th (RSVP here) if you would like to learn more and ask questions. You can also visit the website.
RSVP to an Info SessionApply NowLearn more: pcritp.me/dCJFApplications will close on July 18th. Please reach out to placematters@maine.edu with any questions.
 

We hope you will join us in sharing this opportunity with anyone who you think may be interested. We look forward to reviewing applications and welcoming our next cohort of fellows.

The fellowship team,
Swathi, Liv, Lalee, and Jillian

Visit our websites to learn more about the Permanent Commission, or USM Place Matters.

We're looking for a Program and Event Coordinator to provide critical support with event coordination, program development, and project management. This person would play a large role in helping us plan and bring to life events such as our Incarcerated Scholars Conference, our flagship National Conference on Higher Education in Prison, webinars, and other convenings. 

This would be a great fit for someone who is detail oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic non-profit environment. 

This role requires someone who is organized and experienced in managing complex event logistics. The ideal candidate can and wants to juggle multiple priorities, coordinate with vendors and partners, and ensure that all aspects of events are executed smoothly. They will also collaborate closely with consultants and an external event planning firm to deliver high-quality, mission-aligned events.

This is a full-time, remote position.
 

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 The digital communications specialist is an integral part of the Communications and External Affairs division. In this role, you will work collaboratively across the organization to integrate digital communications initiatives into a coordinated multimedia strategy. This includes providing day-to-day digital support that may include maintenance, content development, and analytics reporting for CSG Justice Center social media accounts, emails/newsletters, and websites.

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 The Center on Gender and Extreme Sentencing, a project of the Center for Transformative Action, is seeking two people who are formerly incarcerated to serve as our inaugural Fellows for our Future Freedoms Fellowship. Specifically, we seek to hire two part-time Fellows who have a lived personal experience with the criminal legal system and an interest in social justice advocacy. Those who have not been formerly incarcerated are not qualified for the position. Each Fellow will work together with a team to develop a legal toolkit for incarcerated women.  

 The Fair Housing Center is excited to announce the launch of our newest online course, Fair Housing 101: Know Your Rights! Enroll in this course to learn about your fair housing rights, including information on reasonable accommodations and modifications for people with disabilities, special topics, and fair housing goals.All of their online courses are free and self-paced, making it easy to get the training you need from the comfort of your own home, at the pace that works for you. Don't wait — start learning today!    Enroll for free!        

•  This is an innovative opportunity, through Proposition 47 grant funds, to leverage your lived experience in the criminal legal system (youth or adult), Substance Use Disorder, or as someone who is unhoused. Read: a criminal history is a requirement for being a credible messenger and is highly valued for this project.

The location is Ventura County, CA, and the project will operate out of the misdemeanor courtroom in the Ventura County Hall of Justice. Peer Navigators will collaborate frequently with Public Defenders, DA’s, Superior Court personnel, and law enforcement. Details here.

Research Project Manager, Resident Analyst Program (remote or hybrid) apply here: 

Fellowship and Alumni Coordinator. Apply here.

Higher Education for justice-impacted students is looking for a Strategic Programs Manager  Check out the details here.  

Find help with scholarship here.