Men's Prison Program Manager

Prison Fellowship; Holdenville (OK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave after 1 year

Job summary

Prison Fellowship in Holdenville, OK is seeking a driven Academy Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Allen Gamble Correctional Center for men. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of program management experience, including budgeting and staff management.

The role requires 3+ years building effective teams and a bachelor’s degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent experience. This is a full-time, in-prison position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience including budgeting and managing staff
• 3+ years of experience building effective teams
• Significant demonstrated classroom and case management experience
• Bachelor's degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• This is a full‑time in‑prison position in Holdenville, OK and the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Staff management

Team building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science, business, or related field

Job description

Want to make a difference? Join an organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years.

Prison Fellowship® is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. Prison Fellowship and its church partners encounter Jesus with those behind bars, breaking cycles of crime and prayerfully anticipating a revival of justice, mercy, and hope in our culture.

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 Allen Gamble Correctional Center for men in Holdenville, OK. The successful candidate will have 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience including budgeting and managing staff
• 3+ years of experience building effective teams
• Significant demonstrated classroom and case management experience
• Bachelor's degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• This is a full‑time in‑prison position in Holdenville, OK and the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements

What We Offer

At Prison Fellowship, our goal is to support the total well‑being of all our employees. Our benefit offerings for full‑time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement account funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave benefits, and more.

Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment. Part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro‑rated basis.

In addition, we offer a team‑oriented, mission‑driven, supportive environment with cutting‑edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development.

Salary: $58,000 – $62,000 (projected).

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)