Mentorship & Alumni Coordinator

Job Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re‑enter their communities.

The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The Mentorship & Alumni Coordinator will oversee the Department’s new Mentorship Program under the Office of Development & Advancement. Design, implement, and manage mentorship initiatives that provide professional guidance, support career growth, and strengthen retention of frontline staff.

• Coordinate with Department alumni member of services to foster ongoing engagement, organize mentorship‑related events, and ensure that mentorship activities align with the Department’s recruitment, retention, and wellness goals.
• Additional duties as necessary.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

City of New York