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Job Opportunities

TCJE is hiring an Executive Director! We are seeking a dynamic, thoughtful leader to guide us into the next phase of our organization. The right candidate will be passionate about uplifting system-impacted voices and skilled at navigating challenging landscapes. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, implementing TCJE’s vision, and supervising the policy, county, and administrative teams.  

Read the full Executive Director job description and submit your application here.

The Texas Center for Justice and Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered based on individual qualifications, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, familial status, military status, and any other protected class. We value diversity and encourage people of color, people with prior justice system involvement, and LGBTQ applicants to apply.

Contract Opportunities

TCJE invites you to put your talents to work for our mission! We have an open call to develop a pool of skilled contractors that we can call on to support various projects and activities throughout the year. If you’re interested in being considered, please send an email to Leah Pinney at LPinney@TexasCJE.org that introduces yourself and shares more about your particular skills and experience. Please attach a resume and/or one sample of your work that you think highlights how you could help advance our mission. In the email subject line, include which of the following opportunities you’re interested in:

  • Copy Editor [Ongoing, as needed]
  • Publication Designer [Ongoing, as needed]

Opportunities for Creatives

TCJE is looking for savvy, out-of-the box thinkers who are willing to volunteer their time to help us create short videos, data visualizations, and interactive or illustrated stories. We want to shine a spotlight on the various harms of Texas’ criminal legal system – and you can help us convey this in the most impactful ways! If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send an email to Leah Pinney at LPinney@TexasCJE.org that introduces yourself and shares more about your particular skills and experience. Please attach a resume and/or one sample of your work that you think highlights how you could help advance our mission. In the email subject line, please note “Creative opportunity.”

Board Membership

Board Membership Posting

TCJE is looking for individuals from diverse regions of Texas who are enthusiastic and available to share their own skills, expertise, resources, affiliations, and connections to advance TCJE’s mission. If you have any questions, please contact Leah Pinney at (512) 441-8123 ext. 109 or LPinney@TexasCJE.org.