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