Associate Director, Restorative Pactices and Culture

About Deep CenterDeep Center’s mission is to empower Savannah’s youth to thrive as learners, community leaders, and agents of change. Through creative writing, cultural production, and art, Deep creates platforms for the city’s youth and the village of support around them to share stories, engage in debates, and make Savannah a more just and equitable place.Deep’s framework is trauma-informed and culturally responsive. We promote a root-cause model of youth and community development that works on three parallel tracks: direct service, systems change, and narrative change. Deep Center was founded by teachers and has always worked in partnership with local public schools. For more on our work with educators, see: https://www.deepcenter.org/schools-educators/Position SummaryDeep Center’s Associate Director of Restorative Practices and Culture is a 40 hour/week salaried position on-site in Savannah GA. This position supports Deep’s Healing Schools Initiative, and reports directly to the Director of Restorative Practices and Culture. This role blends program leadership, facilitation, partnership development, and community-building. The Associate Director will guide the annual Writing Project cohort experience, including a summer institute, supplemental workshops, and preparation for an annual conference, while cultivating a strong alumni network and expanding the reach of Deep Center’s educator-facing programming. As a driver of Deep Center’s programming with educators, the Associate Director functions as a bridge between ideas and practice, and is a champion for person-centered systems change. The person in this position is a connector, they support educators with actionable strategies to fold restorative and trauma-informed principles into their practices while building the relationships and partnerships necessary to sustain and expand Deep Center’s impact within local schools. They translate restorative principles like relationship, responsibility, and respect into programs, tools, and partnerships that can take root in local contexts. The work will primarily be with adults, but may be informed by and in partnership with young people. See below for detailed job responsibilities, compensation and application information. Aren’t sure if you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people from marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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.Responsibilities:Deep Center's National Writing Project SiteLead and facilitate the annual Writing Project cohort model, including a 2-week intensive institute during the summer monthsSupport educator-led inquiry and creative projects grounded in classroom practice, literacy, and restorative principlesCo-direct annual educator conference, including session design, educator engagement, and logisticsSustain and expand Writing Project alumni network, including leadership opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing engagementDesign and Facilitate Educator LearningCo-develop and co-facilitate professional learning workshops aligned to Healing Schools Initiative priorities (e.g., restorative practices, culturally responsive teaching, and trauma-informed classrooms)Apply Deep Center’s pedagogical approach, ensuring sessions are:Interactive and experientialGrounded in real educator experiencesExplicitly connected to restorative and equity-centered school cultureBuild School and District PartnershipsDevelop and maintain relationships with school leaders, instructional coaches, and district staffIdentify opportunities to expand the reach of the Healing Schools Initiative Serve as a thought partner to school teams on implementation of restorative and relationship-centered practicesContribute to Healing Schools Initiative (HSI) StrategyCollaborate on program design, refinement, and scaling of HSI offerings, including:Workshop series and professional development campaignsEducator tools and resourcesCommunity-building and engagement strategiesSupport evaluation and continuous improvement efforts by gathering educator feedback and documenting impactContribute to external communications, including presentations, proposals, and partner-facing materialsDesired Skills & ExperienceUnderstanding of inner workings of schools (e.g. staffing structures, potential interpersonal dynamics, impact of local or state policies, what a ‘typical’ day in the life of a teacher or administrator looks like)Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to engage individuals with different backgrounds or roles in learning and discussionExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsExperience in designing and implementing workshops and trainings for adultsProject and event coordination skillsAbility to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on timeAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to be flexible and adaptable Commitment to Deep Center’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, and mutual respect; and to diversity, equity, and inclusionCompensation, Location, and Application DetailsSalary Range $52,000 - $57,000 - commensurate with experienceBenefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, employer sponsored retirement account, and generous paid time off.Reports to: Director, Restorative Practices and CultureStatus: Full Time, ExemptLocation: Savannah, GAStart date: June 2026 (position open until filled)EEO/AADeep 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 that reflect the Savannah community to apply. Job applicants and staff shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions.  Frequently requires navigating a physical office space and attending meetings and events at alternate locations. To apply: Email 1) cover letter, and 2) resume to "jobs@deepcenter.org". Include “Associate Director, Restorative Practices and Culture” in the subject line. The position will be open until filled with rolling interviews. Do not wait to apply. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.