In-Prison Academy Program Lead (Men's Facility)

Prison Fellowship Financial; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

FSAs

Paid time off

Job summary

Prison Fellowship invites applications for an Academy Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations within the Mississippi State Penitentiary for men in Parchman, MS. This full-time, in-prison role emphasizes transformational teaching and program leadership.

You will recruit participants, supervise staff, coordinate with facility leadership, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Department of Corrections policies while delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience with budget oversight and staff leadership.
• 3+ years leading teams in mission-driven environments.
• Experience in classroom instruction, facilitation, and case management.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Business, Human Services, Education, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite within a correctional facility in Parchman, MS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom-based curriculum using transformational teaching methods and provide case planning and case management support for program participants within the correctional facility.
• Recruit, interview, and select program participants and volunteers to help foster a positive, supportive, and pro-social environment.
• Maintain strong communication and coordination with correctional facility staff to ensure compliance with Department of Corrections policies and procedures.
• Partner with wardens and correctional staff to identify, approve, and coordinate special program needs and activities.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, wardens, correctional staff, and other key stakeholders to support program success.

Skills

7+ years of program management

Team leadership

Classroom instruction

Onsite work in correctional facility

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Prison Fellowship invites applications for an Academy Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations within the Mississippi State Penitentiary for men in Parchman, MS. This full-time, in-prison role emphasizes transformational teaching and program leadership.

You will recruit participants, supervise staff, coordinate with facility leadership, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Department of Corrections policies while delivering measurable outcomes.