Full-Time Career Opportunities
Consultant, Justice Systems
For this role, we are seeking an individual who understands the functioning of both the juvenile and adult justice systems (e.g., knowledge of prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, including diversion programs and collaborative courts, evidence-based practices, and California’s key justice reform initiatives, such as Proposition 47) and has proficiency in advanced qualitative skills (e.g., NVivo), community engagement, and strategic planning. For this opportunity, proximity to Oakland and advanced Spanish language speaking and writing skills are highly preferred.
Independent Consulting
RDA has a diversity of projects that require specialized skills, and we maintain a cadre of independent consultants whom we call upon when their skills and talents are needed. If you are interested in independent contracting opportunities, please send a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, references, and a writing sample to us.
Freelance Grant Writer
At RDA, we partner with government agencies and non-profit organizations to develop competitive grant proposals for projects aimed at sustainable progress. Due to the popularity of our grant writing services, we’re growing! We’re creating a pool of highly qualified freelance grant writers to support our grant writing services. Seeking writers with significant experience and demonstrated success with grant proposals. Freelancing at RDA is a great opportunity to cultivate your grant writing career and extend your network while adding significant proposals to your resume. Interested grant writers may submit their resume and interest here.
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
RDA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equitable and inclusionary hiring practices. We strongly encourage jobseekers from all cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and ages to apply.
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