By joining our team of committed history-makers and change-agents, you'll contribute to practical, actionable solutions that directly address racial inequities in Texas' criminal legal system. Whether you're interested in contract work or creative volunteering, your skills will help amplify voices that have been marginalized, develop evidence-based interventions, and co-create solutions with the communities we serve.
We believe in the power of strategic action, community expertise, and cross-sector partnerships to transform systems. If you share our vision for safer, more equitable communities where every person has the opportunity to succeed, we invite you to explore the opportunities below and become part of our movement for justice.
Job Opportunities
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 everyone and encourage people of color, people with prior justice system involvement, and LGBTQ applicants to apply.
TCJE is not hiring for any full-time positions at this time.
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 Karen A. Johnson, PhD at KJohnson@TexasCJE.org that introduces yourself and shares more about your particular skills and experience. Please attach a resume and 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 "helps and 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 Karen A. Johnson, PhD at KJohnson@TexasCJE.org that introduces yourself and shares more about your particular skills and experience. Please attach a resume and 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.”