Men's Prison Program Manager

Prison Fellowship; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement account funding

39 days paid leave after one year

Job summary

Prison Fellowship in Waycross, GA is seeking a dedicated Academy Program Manager to manage operations at Ware State Prison. This role includes delivering a classroom curriculum, recruiting program participants, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of program management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Prison Fellowship offers generous employee benefits, including health insurance and substantial paid leave.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a classroom curriculum using transformational teaching techniques.
• Recruit, interview, and select program participants and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with the Department of Correction’s policies.

Skills

Program management

Team building

Classroom management

Case management

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.

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 Ware State Prison for men in Waycross, GA.

• Deliver a classroom curriculum using transformational teaching techniques and provide case planning and management for program participants within the prison.
• Recruit, interview, and select program participants and volunteers to ensure a positive, pro-social environment.
• Ensure adequate communication, coordination, and compliance with the Department of Correction’s policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with wardens, corrections staff, volunteers, 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
• Full‑time in‑prison position in Waycross, GA; driving aspect subject to driving record and insurance requirements

What We Offer

Prison Fellowship supports the total well‑being of all employees. Benefits 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 paid leave starting at 39 days after one year of employment (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days). Part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for select offerings on a pro‑rated basis. We provide a mission‑driven, supportive environment with growth opportunities.

Salary range for this position is projected to be between X and Y.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

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