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Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs, The Petey Greene Program
About Us
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.
We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system.
The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.
The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming.
The Role
The Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the PGP’s educational programming at Rikers Island.
The Associate Director will guide the creation of new on-site PGP programming at Rikers Island, including classes and tutoring support for students pursuing their high school equivalency, college preparation and college courses, as well as other programming to meet student needs. In collaboration with the New York City Department of Corrections, the Associate Director will be responsible for strategizing around and adjusting the program model as needed to meet the needs of students incarcerated at the facility and ensure the ongoing provision of high-quality PGP services. This will also include supporting hiring and staffing for the project, as well as leading a staff of PGP program managers and instructors working on-site at Rikers Island.
This Associate Director of Rikers Island will directly supervise up to 7 program managers, who are responsible for leading PGP’s on-site instructor teams. The Associate Director will report to the New York Program Director.
Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Associate Director will be in-person at Rikers three days per week, along with one in-office day at our coworking space, and one work-from-home day.
This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding. We are aiming for the position to start in May 2026. The offer and start date are conditional on PGP’s receipt of the committed funding.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Regional Programming Responsibilities
Collaborates with New York Program Director and PGP national program staff to develop and implement new educational programming at Rikers Island
Adjust and adapt the program model as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with partner and student needs
Leads and supports the PGP Rikers team in overseeing the week-to-week operations in all of PGP’s educational programs at Rikers island, including monitoring high-level trends and troubleshooting challenges
Regularly monitors Rikers Island program data to ensure consistent implementation of processes and accurate data across programs, as well as collection, reporting, and sharing of data between the PGP and NYCDOC
Support in hiring, onboarding, and staffing the Rikers Island Program, in in collaboration with New York Program Director and PGP national team members
Ensure the operational success of the Rikers program, including leading and managing budgeting and monitoring income and expenditures for the NYCDOC grant
Lead subcontractor selection to integrate with the PGP program model
Directly supervises 7 staff members and directs a team of 9 total staff members, conducting weekly team meetings with New York staff, as well as individual check-ins with direct reports
Supports professional development of team members, including development of their own management skills and practice as well as navigating daily work inside a carceral space
National Organizational Responsibilities
Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
Cultivate relationships with other service providers at Rikers Island, generating opportunities for holistic student support
Collaborate with PGP’s development and finance department to manage grant deliverables as well as invoicing and grant reporting
Ensure the sustainability of Rikers Island programming, collaborating with the New York Program Director and national program staff on phased program development
Cultivate relationships with key officials to continue to position PGP as a resource on effective education for currently and formerly incarcerated youth and adults
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience in carceral education and program development
At least 4 years of previous managerial experience (experience managing early-career professionals preferred)
Experience developing, launching, and/or managing a large-scale educational program
Exceptional facility, and proven track record, with interpreting programmatic data and implementing metrics-driven approaches to program management
Experience leading educational programming in carceral environments
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse group of partners
Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (correctional facility administrators, university or community volunteers, campus-based student organizations, etc.)
Ability to simultaneously hold the long-term vision of the project in mind, while also focusing on the day-to-day details that make a program successful
Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to monitor and support staff in their responsibilities as well as track and complete your own
Ability to problem solve
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar
Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.
Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs and/or volunteer programs
Experience with grant management and budgeting
Experience collaborating with higher education institutions
An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies.
Compensation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $73,000-$80,000
Benefits
The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year
PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
Monthly technology reimbursement
Access to a local coworking space
Start date
May 2026
Application deadline
March 27, 2026
How to apply
Please email nyjobs@peteygreene.org with the subject “Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs” and the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)
Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper
About Us
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.
We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system.
The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.
The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming.
This is a mostly remote job, with one day a week required at the Princeton, NJ office.
Role Summary
The National Accountant/Bookkeeper at The Petey Greene Program plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational integrity of a multi-state nonprofit dedicated to supporting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated learners. This position is responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable, overseeing precise payroll administration through Paychex, and ensuring rigorous compliance with grant and government contract requirements, including Uniform Guidance. Beyond day-to-day transaction management and monthly financial closes, the successful candidate will serve as a key contributor to systems optimization, specifically within Bill.com, and the refinement of internal controls, providing the essential financial infrastructure that allows the organization to scale its mission and impact across the carceral system.
Role Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
Process and code invoices in the accounts payable subledger, ensuring expenses are accurately coded by program, grant, and location
Monitor expense approvals in accordance with PGP’s approval matrix
Prepare ACH and check payments
Maintain accurate vendor files, including W-9s and 1099 tracking
Accounts Receivable & Revenue
Record grant payments, contract revenue, and fee-for-service income
Track and help follow-up with outstanding receivable balances
Assist with government contract drawdowns and reimbursements
Monthly Financial Statement Close
Prepare month-end journal entries including accruals, allocations, and reclasses
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts
Support budget-to-actual reporting by program and grant
Grant & Contract Compliance
Assist in preparation of financial reports to funders
Support compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), where applicable
Calculate and record the payroll, fringe, and operating expense allocations
Maintain documentation for audit readiness
Payroll & Benefits Support
Support payroll processing through Paychex (or current payroll provider)
Record and reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger
Audit & 990 Support
Assist with preparation for the annual financial statement audit
Support preparation of Form 990 schedules as needed
Systems & Process Improvement
Support continued implementation and optimization of Bill.com
Maintain internal controls and financial documentation procedures
Assist in implementation of cost allocation methodology
Contribute to process improvements to enhance organizational efficiency and compliance
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting best practices required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
Minimum of five years of nonprofit accounting experience preferred
Demonstrated technology proficiency required. Current systems include QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Paychex, Salesforce, and Little Green Light
A commitment to social justice, racial equity, and the rights of formerly incarcerated people
Compensation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000-65,000 annually
Benefits
The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60 (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year
PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
Monthly technology reimbursement
Access to a local coworking space
Start date
May 2026
Application deadline
March 27
How to apply
Please email pgpjobs@peteygreene.org with the subject “Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper” and the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)
Data Solutions Specialist, The Petey Greene Program
About Us
The Petey Greene Program (PGP) supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.
We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system.
The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.
The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming.
Role Summary
The Petey Greene Program is in the midst of the implementation of an ambitious strategic plan that will guide our work from through 2028. With a focus on sustainable growth, diversifying the offerings of programming to meet student and volunteer needs, and improved tracking of student outcomes, the Data Solutions Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the PGP’s data capacity and further developing our Salesforce infrastructure.
The Data Solutions Specialist will collaborate across PGP’s departments to maintain and optimize the PGP’s Salesforce environment, ensuring accurate, accessible, and actionable data across teams. This includes heavy collaboration with the Executive Director of Operations and the PGP’s external technology consultant services, both for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of our Salesforce environment as well as larger system updates that introduce scalable data solutions to support the PGP’s mission and growth.
This role will also collaborate across the PGP’s programs, development, evaluation, and operations departments to implement process improvements via Salesforce, monitor and ensure data quality, and pull reports to support fundraising and program management and evaluation. The Data Solutions Specialist will also be responsible for training new staff on the PGP’s Salesforce environment and providing ongoing support to current users.
The Data Solutions Specialist will combine technical proficiency with strong analytical and communication skills, supporting the cultivation of a positive internal data culture while helping staff effectively use Salesforce and programmatic data to improve fundraising, program delivery, and strategic decision-making.
The Data Solutions Specialist reports to the Executive Director of Operations. The role can be remote but candidates should have availability to work during standard Eastern Time business hours.
Key Responsibilities
Salesforce Administration & Improvements
Collaborate with the Executive Director of Operations and PGP’s external technology services to administer and maintain the organization’s Salesforce platform
Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes that support data collection and reporting, collaborating with the Executive Director of Operations to gather requirements and translate them into system improvements or new functionality
Help configure and maintain objects, fields, page layouts, listviews, reports, and basic automation, coordinating with PGP’s external technology services as needed
Test system updates and assist with implementing new Salesforce features.
Document system processes and contribute to improvements in how the PGP uses Salesforce.
Training & Staff Support
Provide day-to-day support for staff using Salesforce, including basic troubleshooting, answering questions, leading refresher trainings, etc.
Lead group trainings as well as provide 1-on-1 guidance to support staff in using Salesforce effectively
Support onboarding of new Salesforce users, updating or creating new training materials as needed
Support in change management when introducing significant system updates to staff using Salesforce or transitioning departments to Salesforce
Collaborate across the organization to cultivate and maintain a positive data culture, with staff investment in and understanding of the importance of data
Data Management & Reporting
Create dashboards and reports that support fundraising, program management and evaluation, as well as inform strategic decision-making.
Maintain documentation for commonly requested data and assist staff in creating or customizing listviews, reports, and dashboards
Monitor data quality and support data imports, updates, and cleanup projects to maintain accurate and consistent records.
Support staff in translating programmatic data into insights that support strategy, communications, and impact measurement
Required Qualifications
1–3 years of experience working with databases, CRMs, or data systems
Experience working with data management, reporting, and dashboards.
Interest in developing skills related to data system administration
Comfort working with spreadsheets and data.
Ability to learn new technology quickly.
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users.
Experience or skills in facilitating group trainings
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
A commitment to social justice, racial equity, and the rights of currently and formerly incarcerated people
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Salesforce
Experience with and knowledge of educational or volunteer programs
Experience guiding or training others in using data systems
Interest in learning how data systems support nonprofit fundraising, programs, and operations
Compensation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000-$70,000, starting salary is commensurate with experience and geographic location
Benefits
The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60 (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year
PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
Monthly technology reimbursement
Access to a local coworking space
Start date
June 2026
Application deadline
April 12, 2026
How to apply
Please email pgpjobs@peteygreene.org with the subject “Data Solutions Specialist” and the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)
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Campus Organization & Volunteer Coordinator (PHENND Fellow - AmeriCorps Vista)
About Us
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic and career goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality tutoring and other educational programs, while serving to educate our volunteers and the public on the manifest injustice in our carceral system.
Founded in 2008, the PGP has supported over 20,000 students in over 130 correctional facilities and reentry programs, recruiting more than 8,500 volunteer tutors and instructors from 30 universities in seven states and DC. In 2015, The PGP expanded to Philadelphia following a 2013 impact-study that showed that the PGP’s New Jersey tutoring program accelerated test score progress by more than two (2.3) full grade levels during one semester (Kowalski, 2013) In 2024, in Philadelphia we trained over 90 volunteers and provided career readiness and educational support to over 200 currently and formerly incarcerated students.
We educate the general public on the systemic economic, social and legal inequities that affect those impacted by the carceral system. PGP volunteers, typically college aged, complete over 10 hours of rigorous training and professional development as part of their experience with our organization.
The PGP proposes a unique, evidence-based solution to the challenge of creating economic opportunity for formerly incarcerated people: holistic, personalized educational or upskilling support to meet personal goals. The PGP’s curriculum support includes GED and HSE level math, literacy, writing and sciences, and college readiness tutoring to build the foundational groundwork critical for students to achieve academic certificates and economic opportunity. Our College Bridge Program is designed to help students upskill, and develop the critical thinking, writing and reading skills that are necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education, while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence that will support them in these pursuits.
Member Duties
The VISTA with the Petey Greene Program will work on a Philly based team as part of a larger National organization. The VISTA will focus on strengthening and expanding our volunteer pool of university students and campus organizations. The VISTA will focus on four main areas:
We recently developed a Guide for PGP Campus Organizations. The VISTA will lead a supportive and intentional roll out of this guide to the existing PGP Campus Organizations and Leadership Groups and build the volunteer pool at additional universities.
The VISTA will begin to develop work study and internship opportunities at around 4 local universities.
The VISTA will build intentional recruitment pipelines in order to support longer semesters for volunteers and students.
The VISTA will maintain volunteer support at youth partners. Through these three project areas, the VISTA will learn or strengthen public speaking, community organizing, and project planning skills.
Program Benefits (provided by AmeriCorps VISTA):
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Health Coverage*
Education award upon successful completion of service
Training
SEPTA Monthly transportation pass
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/10/2027
Accepting Applications
From 03/13/2026 To 05/15/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 years old
Location
Hybrid; Work must be performed in or near Philadelphia, PA
How to Apply
To learn more, contact:
Eden Kainer
PHENND VISTA Program Manager
ekainer87@phennd.org
215-573-2379
College Bridge Instructor
The Petey Greene Program (PGP) is seeking volunteer writing and math instructors for our College Bridge Program in New Jersey, DC, New York, and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). This program, offered in partnership with local colleges and universities, helps incarcerated learners develop the critical thinking, writing, reading, and math skills that are necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education, while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence that will support them in these pursuits.
PGP is the largest provider of academic tutoring and academic support services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated learners. We piloted the College Bridge Writing Program at the DC Jail in 2020, and we currently offer college readiness programs in Washington, DC, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Desired Qualifications:
MA or Ph.D. in relevant field (STEM for math instructors and humanities for writing instructors)
Experience teaching undergraduate- or AP-level courses
Responsibilities:
Teach weekly 90-minute classes (courses will be taught by teams of 2 instructors. Co-instructors may choose to teach all classes together or to take turns)
Design course syllabus in collaboration with PGP staff, adapting the syllabi used in previous courses.
Provide regular feedback on student assignments
Participate in biweekly meetings with teaching team and PGP staff
Instructors may have to apply for background clearance and attend a facility custody training.
To apply, please complete our online application form by March 31 for the summer semester and by June 30 for the fall semester. For more information, please contact Chiara Benetollo, Executive Director of the Center for Educational Justice (cbenetollo@peteygreene.org).
Working at the Petey Greene Program
The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.
We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, especially system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.
The PGP defines system-impacted as a person who by their own experience, family experience, school experiences, and/or communal experiences has previous interaction or involvement with and who is legally, economically, familially, or psychologically affected by the criminal legal system. Interaction or involvement with the criminal legal system includes arrest and/or detainment, appearance in criminal courts, incarceration, immigrant detention, juvenile detention, parole, and/or probation.