Director of Innovation San Quentin SkunkWorks

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Join Us as the Director of Innovation at San Quentin SkunkWorks!

Are you ready to lead a transformative movement from within the walls of San Quentin? We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Director of Innovation to join our groundbreaking team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with incarcerated innovators, guiding them to create meaningful change in the criminal justice system through cutting-edge projects and creative solutions.

About San Quentin SkunkWorks:

We are a dynamic innovation lab inside San Quentin, committed to revolutionizing prison culture and driving systemic change. Our Impact Team, composed of incarcerated people, collaborates with outside professionals to develop pioneering solutions that challenge the status quo, reduce recidivism, and empower incarcerated people.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead Game-Changing Projects: Oversee initiatives like our Transformative Gaming Events and RighteousReview, which aim to dismantle barriers within the prison system and spotlight systemic biases.

- Mentor and Inspire: Provide top-tier mentorship, cultivating leadership skills and professional growth among Impact Team members.

- Bridge Worlds: Foster effective communication and collaboration among incarcerated team members, staff, and external partners, bridging the gap between inside and outside perspectives.

- Drive Results: Implement strategic project management practices to ensure timely and impactful project outcomes.

- Champion Our Mission: Be an advocate for justice reform, building strategic relationships with thought leaders and stakeholders to amplify our impact.

Who You Are:

- A visionary leader with 7-10 years of executive experience in tech startups or innovation labs, skilled at scaling initiatives and navigating dynamic environments.

- A creative thinker with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a proven track record of leading diverse, high-performing teams.

- An innovator with a background in skunkworks or similar environments, adept at developing and launching products that disrupt the status quo.

- An advocate with a passion for criminal justice reform, and the ability to build meaningful connections with key players in the field.

Why This Role is Different:

- A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Work directly inside San Quentin with a team of incarcerated innovators, challenging your perspective and expanding your impact.

- Be Part of a Bold Movement: Collaborate with a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating systemic change in the criminal justice system.

- Grow and Learn: Enhance your leadership, project management, and advocacy skills while contributing to groundbreaking initiatives.

- Flexibility: We offer flexible volunteer hours that fit your schedule.

Join us to revolutionize what’s possible in criminal justice reform and be part of a team that is transforming the future from the inside out.

Apply now and be a force for change at San Quentin SkunkWorks.

For more information, visit https://sanquentinskunkworks.org or contact us at hello@sanquentinskunkworks.org.