Implementation Program Manager

About The Clean Slate Initiative

Founded in 2019, The Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) is working across the country, and in Congress, to pass and implement laws that automate record sealing for people with eligible records who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free, and to expand who is eligible for sealing.

CSI’s vision is that people will no longer be defined by their records and will have the opportunity to contribute to their community, have a fair opportunity to work, get an education, and achieve their full potential. To date, twelve states have passed Clean Slate laws impacting more than 15 million people. CSI works with bipartisan leaders and organizations and offers our expertise on what works: intelligent policy design, an eye toward implementation, and campaign strategies that center lived experience. Along the way, we work to redefine the narrative around people with records, cutting through the bias and stigma, to reorient the legal system to live up to the ideals of second chances. Learn more about our work here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Implementation Director, the Implementation Manager will play a pivotal role in turning policy into impact –guiding states and partners through the effective execution of Clean Slate laws. This role is a non-supervisory role and will manage external relationships, build systems and training, and foster collaboration across partners and teams to drive implementation success.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Lead State Implementation Partnerships

• Serve as the primary manager for implementation partner relationships in states where Clean Slate laws have passed.
• Conduct regular check-ins, assess partner progress, and identify opportunities for support.
• Provide hands-on guidance to state partners, including facilitation of strategy sessions and development of outreach or advocacy materials.
• Support state partners in creating and executing implementation plans.
• Oversee implementation-related grant processes including budgets, mid-point reviews, and reporting; recommend process improvements over time.
• Connect state partners with other CSI teams (especially Marketing & Communications) to ensure cohesive strategies and visibility.
• Cultivate new partnerships and assess potential for deeper collaboration.

Build and Manage Implementation Training Program

• Develop CSI’s Implementation Handbook, consolidating best practices and guidance.
• Design and oversee a comprehensive training program to support state implementation efforts.
• Assess training needs and coordinate with internal and external facilitators.
• Lead onboarding sessions and ongoing training opportunities for state partners.

Monitor Contracts and Centralize Implementation Knowledge

• Work with the Implementation Director to oversee implementation contracts and ensure deliverables are met.
• Maintain a centralized bank of implementation contacts—experts, researchers, and technology specialists.
• Coordinate with internal teams to track implementation research and maintain organized data systems.

Collaborate Across CSI Teams

• Coordinate with CSI’s campaigns team to monitor state-level progress and provide support on Clean Slate expansion or improvement efforts.
• Strengthen internal communication by sharing implementation updates and identifying ways to enhance collaboration.
• Identify trends, break down silos, and improve internal processes that support implementation success.

Who You Are

• You have a strong understanding of the criminal legal system, reentry, or record clearance—through lived or professional experience.
• You’re a connector and problem-solver who brings people together across different roles and perspectives to get things done.
• You lead with empathy, emotional intelligence, and an understanding of social dynamics and power structures.
• You thrive in complexity—managing moving parts and tracking detailed steps over time.
• You take initiative and ownership, consistently following through and offering clear recommendations.
• You love systems—developing templates, tracking tools, and scalable processes to make information shareable and transparent.
• You’re adept at spotting patterns, drawing insights, and proposing common solutions across multiple contexts.
• You are a compelling communicator and strong relationship-builder, both internally and externally.

What will make you stand out:

• Understand how automatic record clearance systems function in practice.
• Are familiar with government operations and how to drive change within large public systems.
• Experience as a directly impacted person who has a record or with a close loved one who has a record is valued.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Demonstrated experience in project management, grants management, advocacy campaigns, strategy, or policy implementation—especially in collaboration with government stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse audiences—lawmakers, nonprofits, impacted communities, law enforcement, and beyond.
• Experience driving complex projects involving multiple stakeholders to completion.
• Familiarity with project management platforms such as Asana.
• Skilled in facilitating both small and large group meetings virtually and in-person to foster alignment and decision-making.
• Proven ability to work through ambiguity and execute strategy with clarity and collaboration.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed.

Compensation and Location

Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, a 4% employer match and 2% employer paid contribution towards 401k retirement, pre-tax transportation benefits, and paid holidays, vacation, sick, and casual time off. A summary of the benefits we offer is outlined here.

The Clean Slate Initiative is committed to transparent and fair compensation. The hiring range for this position is an annual salary range of $118,000 - $121,000 per year. The final salary within this range will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience. Once an offer is made, we do not negotiate the compensation package.

This is a full-time position and is considered exempt for overtime purposes. This is a remote position and we are location agnostic regarding where in the US you are based. However, we will discuss a hybrid or in-office work location for candidates in proximity to our Orlando office. You will need to:

• Currently reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States
• Work collaboratively with a team in various time zones
• Be close to a major airport with the ability to travel approximately 10% -15%
• Attend required onsite planning meetings at least 2 times a year in various locations
• Attend 1 all staff learning trip and our annual convening each year

The Clean Slate Initiative is a 501(c)(3) public entity that passes and implements laws that automatically clear eligible records for people who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free and expand who is eligible for clearance. CSI is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. CSI’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

How to Apply

We encourage all applicants to review our website to fully familiarize themselves with The Clean Slate Initiative before applying: cleanslateinitiative.org. If you are interested in applying for this position, complete the application and attach your resume via our application portal.

Questions about this job posting or the process should be directed to careers@cleanslateinitiative.org.

Tentative Timeline

• Application Period: July 7, 2025 through July 25, 2025
• Applications will be reviewed continuously. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early for immediate consideration. Applications received after July 25, 2025 may be considered, but consideration is not guaranteed.
• First Interviews: July 30, 2025 through August 1, 2025
• Panel Interviews: week of August 11, 2025
• Reference Checks: week of August 18, 2025
• Finalist Interview with CEO: week of August 25, 2025
• Offer Extension: week of August 25, 2025

The Clean Slate Initiative reserves the right to make changes to the announced timeline.

Reasonable Accommodations

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, and in accordance with relevant federal, state, and local laws, The Clean Slate Initiative provides equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the interview/hiring process, please contact human resources at HR@cleanslateinitiative.org.

Other Employment Standards

Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.