MCCD Seeks Executive Director

The Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong commitment to social justice to serve as its next Executive Director.   

Established in 1956, the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) is a statewide organization dedicated to improving the effectiveness of policies and systems aimed at the prevention and reduction of crime and delinquency.  MCCD is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors.  The agency works with diverse stakeholders throughout Michigan to achieve:

• Increased public safety;
• A fair and equitable justice system;
• Effective use of community resources;
• Crime reduction;
• Full community participation; and
• Multi-system collaboration.

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the organization and reports to the Board of Directors.  The Executive Director is responsible for providing direction and leadership towards achieving the agency’s vision, mission, strategic goals and objectives, including ensuring that MCCD has sufficient resources to sustain the organization and its high-quality, mission-driven activities.  As the internal and external “face” of MCCD, the Executive Director is responsible for building effective relationships with stakeholders, funders and partners.

The successful candidate will come to the position with a credible background of formal education and management experience, a track record of successful fundraising and organizational development, and excellent analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.  He/she will demonstrate the ability to develop and lead high-performance teams of both staff and external stakeholders aimed at achieving the agency’s mission. 

A more complete job description, qualification requirements, and additional information about the organization can be found here.

MCCD offers budget-appropriate compensation and an attractive benefits package.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a 1-page (500 word max.) response to the following question: How can organizations, like MCCD, work most effectively for the prevention of crime and delinquency?

All materials should be sent via electronic mail to EDPosition@miccd.org or post to Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency, 1000 West St. Joseph, Suite 400, Lansing, MI 48915.  The application process will be open until the position is filled.

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MCCD Launches the Michigan Juvenile Defense Network
The Network is an opportunity to connect attorneys across Michigan who provide court appointed legal representation to youth facing delinquency proceedings.  Learn more.

Governor Snyder Announces Public Defense Commission
October 13, 2011 - MCCD first convened the Michigan Public Defense Task Force in 2001, with the vision to create a fair, effective, and independent system for providing public defense services to youth and adults who cannot afford an attorney.  Today marks a significant step forward as Governor Snyder signed an Executive Order creating the Indigent Defense Advisory Commission. 
 

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Elizabeth J. Arnovits Juvenile Justice Fund     
                     

MCCD celebrates the life and legacy of Beth Arnovits (1950-2011) by continuing the fight for social and criminal justice. The Elizabeth J. Arnovits Juvenile Justice Fund was established in Beth’s honor to support MCCD initiatives aimed at preventing delinquency and promoting community-based alternatives to detention and incarceration. Specifically, the Fund will provide resources for activities that are critical to our mission, such as legislative advocacy, community outreach, and convening stakeholders. MCCD will use these opportunities to seek innovative, evidence-based solutions to pressing issues and maintain a consistent voice for juvenile justice reform in Michigan. To date, this fund has raised over $10,000.00.    

If you want to help celebrate Beth’s life-long dream to support Michigan’s children, please contribute to the Elizabeth J. Arnovits Juvenile Justice Fund, MCCD, 1000 West St. Joseph, Suite 400, Lansing, Michigan, 48915.