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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 diversity 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/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 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/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 Karen A. Johnson, PhD at (512) 441-8123 ext. 109 or KJohnson@TexasCJE.org.