Commonwealth of Kentucky · 20 hours ago
Justice Program Supervisor
Frankfort, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$52K/yr - $78K/yr
4+ years expThe Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy is seeking a Justice Program Supervisor to lead recruitment efforts for the state's public defender system. This role involves developing innovative strategies to attract legal professionals while collaborating with agency leaders to fulfill staffing needs.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive national recruitment strategy to attract law students and attorneys, addressing the unique challenges of a public defender agency
Supervise and guide a recruiting team of 1-2 staff members, overseeing their work on events, travel logistics, advertising, and candidate communication
Act as the primary ambassador for KY DPA on law school campuses across the country. Forge and maintain strong relationships with career services offices, student organizations, faculty, and potential applicants
Dedicate up to 10 weeks per year to travel, representing the agency at job fairs, on-campus interviews, and networking events to build a robust candidate pipeline
Work closely with agency leadership to understand evolving staffing needs. Implement changes and refine strategies based on feedback and performance data
Oversee the full-cycle recruiting process, from advertising and sourcing to interviewing, selection, and initial on-boarding coordination
Collaborate with and organize current DPA employees to assist with and increase the capacity of recruiting events
Qualification
Required
A highly organized and collaborative professional with a proven ability to manage complex projects and logistics
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with an aptitude for public speaking and relationship building
Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 10 weeks annually)
A deep commitment to learning and understanding the mission and unique needs of public defense
Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems (or a demonstrated ability to learn new software quickly)
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
Four years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, juvenile justice, or a related field
Preferred
Experience in legal recruiting, university career services, professional placement, or a similar field
Knowledge of the criminal legal system and a demonstrated passion for public interest law and social justice
Prior experience supervising or leading staff
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