Overview
Executive Director: Non-Profit Prison Ministry Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI at Alpha Prison Ministries
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Alpha Prison Ministries is a nonprofit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to mentoring and discipling men who are prisoners or former inmates re-entering society. We do this in 3 ways:
- In-prison, one-on-one discipleship training. Our volunteers run a weekly program inside 5 Michigan prisons using a curriculum that teaches the fundamentals Christianity and the truths of scripture.
- Transitional housing for men coming out of prison and adjusting to life in the real world. We have 2 transitional housing locations and provide our residents help locating food, transportation, and a job.
- Mentoring of ex-offenders occurs with each resident of our transitional housing. Weekly Bible study and life skills coaching is provided to each man in our program.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director of Alpha Prison Ministries will take the lead role in administering and executing the mission and vision of APM.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Administration and oversight of the Alpha residence houses (2), and coordination of all volunteer activities
- Maintain correspondence with inmates who are inquiring about APM or who are seeking counselling which will benefit incarcerated believer.
- Identify, screen and onboard new Alpha House residents.
- Conduct weekly mentoring and discipling meetings with each Alpha House resident, and/or coordinate the efforts of volunteers to accomplish this task.
- Work collaboratively with the board to cast vision, clarify organizational goals, and determine strategy.
- Build a positive culture of faith that attracts quality board members, staff, volunteers, donors, and participants in APM’s programs.
- Oversee annual fund development plan creation and execution, including the annual banquet.
- Identify and engage new individuals, corporations, churches, schools, and others as future donors, volunteers, and partners.
- Retain and further develop existing donor and partner relationships.
- Create community awareness of APM’s mission and programs by sharing in various settings including occasional public speaking engagements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Basic computer skills to include MS Office programs and email
- Act and speak regularly with humility and authenticity
- Ability to teach and vigorously enforce expectations for the Alpha house residents
- Previous experience in leading an organization or major department
- Knowledge of and a passion for theology, spiritual development, and pastoral counseling
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
SALARY & BENEFITS: Alpha Prison Ministries offers a salary and compensation that is competitive with similar-sized nonprofits in the area.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 – $54,000.00 per year
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Executive Director: Non-Profit Prison Ministry
Company: Alpha Prison Ministries
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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