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Deep Center is expanding our ever-growing team. These positions require individuals who understands social, economic, and cultural systems and how historical and contemporary structural injustices adversely affect some communities while benefiting others, the ability to think strategically at the systems level to identify and articulate equitable solutions, and an understanding of the U.S. South, and who understands the strategic importance of advancing parallel efforts that support and build visionary transformational justice movements.
Currently all open jobs are fully in-person in Savannah, GA.

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Director of Public Policy and Communications

Job Summary
Do you envision a future where the justice system is humane, holistic, and restorative, and where public education nourishes the spark in each student and fosters values like belonging and joyful self-expression? If you are looking for an opportunity to advocate for change within the community and inside state and municipal systems, we’re looking for a passionate, visionary leader who believes that Savannah can and should be a place where all people are valued and respected, and where all families have a chance to thrive. 

The Director of Public Policy and Communications will play a vital role in advancing Deep’s mission within the Savannah community. This leadership position is responsible for guiding state and local policy initiatives related to youth education and juvenile justice, and fostering strategic partnerships with community stakeholders across Georgia. The Director develops policy recommendations in response to lived experiences of youth and adults in Deep programs, and by identifying the unmet needs in our communities. 

This role combines responsibilities in both policy and communications, offering a unique opportunity to shape Deep’s voice and visibility. The Director will lead the development and execution of communication strategies, messaging, and materials that elevate the organization’s mission. Collaborating closely with other directors, this position will help ensure that Deep’s external presence is impactful, cohesive, and aligned with its core values. 

Ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for equity, systems change, and youth empowerment in Savannah, as well as a skilled communicator with a commitment to promoting Deep’s impact and vision. This is full-time, 40-hour per week position working out of our Savannah office. 

Essential Duties

Policy/Advocacy

  • Lead  the design development of Deep’s strategic advocacy initiatives
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationship with elected officials, policymakers, key stakeholders 
  • Represent Deep in coalitions, policy forums and stakeholder meetings

Communication

  • Oversee the creation and distribution of content including press releases, newsletters, website updates, and social media 
  • Manage media relations
  • Develop persuasive advocacy and policy materials that support Deep’s goals and mission

 Reporting & Supervision: This position reports directly to the Executive Director and currently has supervisory responsibilities for one community organizer. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree in public policy, political science or related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of policy, advocacy and/or campaign experience with a proven track record of success.
  • Strong working knowledge of the municipal government ordinance and state legislative processes.
  • Demonstrated policy expertise in education and/or criminal justice
  • Experience supervising staff in an organizing or canvassing setting, with a strong track record of building teams and developing staff leadership
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and research and analytical ability.
  • Strong editorial judgment and writing skills across formats and audiences.
  • Experience in public relations, communications or media relations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well under deadlines.
  • Ability to exhibit significant attention to detail and produce high quality deliverables.
  • Passion for our mission and experience advocating for a variety of public policy issues and the flexibility to learn about new issues.

Aren’t sure if you meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply if you think you would be a good fit, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. At Deep Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and equity-driven workplace. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Salary and Benefits: Salary Range – $68,000-$72,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Position is eligible for a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), employer sponsored retirement account, and generous paid time off.

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Savannah, GA

Start date: June 2025 (position open until filled)

To apply:  Deep Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our team. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and those with lived experiences, including that of justice-system involvement, that reflect the Savannah community to apply.

We are conducting rolling interviews as eligible candidates apply and hope to fill the position as soon as possible. Do not wait to submit your application.

Submit you application via email including 1) cover letter, 2) resume to jobs@deepcenter.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate “Director of Public Policy and Communications” in the subject line. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

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Associate Director of Restorative Schools

Job Summary
Are you someone who has worked in schools and found yourself imagining how they could be more equitable, humanizing, and holistic? Have you seen the challenges within school systems and thought deeply about how they could be transformed—not just incrementally, but fundamentally?

This role is not about managing the day-to-day operations of a school or district. Instead, it’s an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible.

We’re looking for a passionate, visionary leader who believes that Savannah’s schools can and should be spaces where every student, educator, and community member feels valued and respected. As the Associate Director, you’ll have the unique opportunity to lead transformative work with a high degree of autonomy—while being supported by a dynamic team of educators, community leaders, and equity practitioners.

You won’t be alone in this. You’ll have the backing of local organizations committed to joy, creative expression, and the power of strong relationships as tools for systemic change.

The ideal candidate is:

  • A nimble and creative problem-solver.
  • Grounded in a deep sense of why, but flexible in the how.
  • Skilled in leading collaboratively and building on the strengths of others.
  • Committed to equity-centered, community-driven approaches to education.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to help redefine what healing and justice can look like in schools.

Essential Duties

Relationships 

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Effectively communicate principles and practices of restorative school climate and culture
  • Represent Deep Center in local coalitions and stakeholder meetings

Technical Assistance

  • Serve as a content-area expert on developing restorative school culture 
  • Proactively identify opportunities to collaborate with school personnel on school-based initiatives
  • Develop tools, templates, and resources to promote restorative educational practices.
  • Design and facilitate professional learning and community-building for educators

Program Planning and Management 

  • Develop comprehensive project plans with clearly defined goals and timelines 
  • Collect program evaluation and impact data

Reporting & Supervision

This position reports directly to the Director of Restorative Practices and Culture and does not  currently have any supervisory responsibilities. 

Qualifications

  • 3 + years of professional experience in a public K-12 educational context  
  • 1 + year of experience facilitating professional learning and community-building activities with adults
  • Strong understanding of the fundamentals of curriculum design or program planning
  • Ability to independently make decisions aligned to a values-based mission and responsive to unique contexts
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to Deep Center’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, and mutual respect; and to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Aren’t sure if you meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply if you think you would be a good fit, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. At Deep Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and equity-driven workplace. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Salary and Benefits: Salary Range – $52,000-$56,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Position is eligible for a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), employer sponsored retirement account, and generous paid time off.

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Savannah, GA

Start date: June 2025 (position open until filled)

To apply: Deep Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our team. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and those with lived experiences, including that of justice-system involvement, that reflect the Savannah community to apply.

We are conducting rolling interviews as eligible candidates apply and hope to fill the position as soon as possible. Do not wait to submit your application.

To apply please email 1) cover letter, 2) and resume to jobs@deepcenter.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate “Associate Director of Restorative Schools” in the subject line. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Note: Thank you so much for your interest in working with us, but we do not accept phone calls regarding application status and ask that you please set your expectations as such. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to give status updates, but if you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the manager for that position. We do our best to get back to everyone in a timely manner and appreciate your interest.