Job Description

Want to make a difference? Join an organization that has been transforming lives for over 40 years!

Prison Fellowship® trains and inspires churches and communities—inside and outside of prison—to support the restoration of those affected by incarceration. We equip correctional leaders, volunteers, and incarcerated men and women to make prisons more rehabilitative places; we advocate for a more restorative criminal justice system; and we collaborate with churches and local service providers to support former prisoners, their families, and their communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A driven and mission focused men’s prison ACADEMY PROGRAM MANAGER to lead the day-to-day operations within the Nebraska State Penitentiary for men in Lincoln, NE. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of basic principles of the Christian faith, 7+ years of program management experience, including budgeting and managing staff; 3+ years’ experience building effective teams; a bachelor’s degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience including:

• Proven ability to deliver a classroom curriculum using transformational teaching techniques and to provide case planning and management for program participants within the prison.
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, and selecting program participants and volunteers to ensure a positive, pro-social environment.
• Strong communication skills to ensure adequate communication, coordination and compliance with the Department of Correction’s policies and procedures. Relational ability to work with wardens and other corrections staff to approve and arrange special program needs.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with volunteers, wardens, corrections staff, and other stakeholders.

WHAT WE OFFER:

A team oriented, mission driven, supportive environment with cutting edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development. Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days), retirement account funding and much more!

Visit the employment page on our website to learn more about Prison Fellowship.

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