Executive Director

Job Description

CPMCMission

Statement Grounded in the Gospel mandate and Catholic Social Teaching, the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC) promotes ministry to all people affected by incarceration.

Our goal is to recruit, train, support and empower those called to this ministry. We strive to create a more just and merciful criminal justice system that upholds the dignity of every human person and advances restorative practices.

About CPMC

The Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition is a central hub for all Catholic jail, prison, and detention ministries in the United States. We offer :

• A shared virtual space for best practices, interest group dialogue, and collaboration;
• Educational monthly webinars, Town Halls on best practices, Advocacy Town Halls and yearly events;
• Database of organizations and resources for people who have been affected by incarceration and detention;
• Prison ministry Foundational Training (Eng, Sp and Juvenile detention ministry tracks) and specific issue training for dioceses, Catholic organizations and individuals;
• Support of ministries serving victims, the incarcerated, those who work and minister in these contexts, and their families;
• Opportunities for joint action and legislation on behalf of criminal justice reform, and promotion of restorative justice practices; and
• A professional development pathway for the next generation of jail and prison ministers and change agents.

Position Overview

CPMC is in its start-up phase as an organization and is a web based organization. Full-time, remotely based. Position may require travel to conferences or meetings.

The CPMC executive director will have a unique opportunity to grow a new entity to fill a large ministerial need of accompanying people who have been affected by incarceration and detention.

This position will require vision, organization, ministerial and management experience. Candidates should be comfortable working in a faith-based organization, have familiarity with Catholic teachings, and be willing to adhere to Catholic Church Ministry guidelines and teachings.

The CPMC Executive Director is responsible for advancing the mission and goals of the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition.

The CPMC Executive Director will identify and recommend the hiring of staff, signing off on office operations, directing fundraising activities, and program direction and missional advocacy.

He / She is responsible for the oversight of all the functions of the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition's organizational activities : program direction, staff supervision, fundraising, education & advocacy initiatives.

The CPMC Executive Director works to foster a work environment that engenders positive energy, creativity, teamwork as well as excellence, productivity and professionalism.

The CPMC Executive Director reports to the CPMC Board of Directors and works collaboratively with the CPMC Executive Committee of which he / she is an ex-officio member.

Specifically, the CPMC Executive Director : Administration- (50%)

• Animates the shared vision for CPMC, the ongoing implementation of the strategic plan and organizational strategy
• Consults with CPMC Board to develop necessary policies, procedures, and structures to sustain CPMC operationally
• Makes organizational decisions after consultation with the CPMC Board and / or Executive Committee
• Works closely with the CPMC Board and CPMC Executive Committee to achieve CPMC's mission.
• Bishop's Advisory Committee- Informs the Bishop liaison quarterly on CPMC updates, holds annual meeting for input
• Leverages relationships and experience to identify sources of funding, secure funds, manage grants, and any other donor relations.
• Implements CPMC's development and fundraising strategies which includes grant writing.
• Cultivates relationships with identified donors
• Oversees financial management of CPMC and works with CPMC Accountant.
• Guides organizational strategy, programmatic development & implementation, and budgeting process and alignment to ensure CPMC achieves its mission and solvency
• Is accountable for the fulfillment of all grant requirements, both financial and programs, including all reports for and communication with funders.
• Supervises CPMC's staff, either payroll or contracted.

Program Oversight (25%)

• Envisions collaboratively with staff and delegates implementation of CPMC's educational workshops and events
• Provides ongoing guidance for the ministerial direction of the website, resources, and formation materials
• Serves as the primary liaison with all National Partners and the Executive and Steering Committees.

Public Advocacy & Communication (25%)

• Serves as a key CPMC public spokesperson
• Advocates in the civic and Church arena for ministry to those affected by incarceration / detention
• Monitors the website and CPMC communications plan
• Serves as primary liaison with USCCB and the Bishops Advisory Committee liaison on CPMC's mission
• Serves as liaison to other partner organizations and builds connections / relationships with other church organizations who support CPMC's mission.

Qualifications :

The Executive Director position requires the following :

• A Master's degree preferred in an appropriate field related to work (theology, criminal justice, non-profit management, etc...)
• Significant knowledge and experience of criminal justice issues and principles of restorative justice
• Ministerial experience within the prison / detention system or directly with affected population preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• At least five to ten years of experience in nonprofit management / ministry including but not limited to the following :
• Successful track-record in faith-based non-profit and social justice environment ( keeping organization solvent through resource development, growing & mission-driven;

experience leading & developing staff; strategic planning experience)

• Experience in fundraising to keep an organization sustainable and growing
• Experience with networking and advocacy strategies
• Group facilitation experience, program, and marketing
• Familiar with accounting and financial management practices
• or comparable experience
• Thorough knowledge and experience with the Catholic Church structures and Church teaching.

Application Process : Interested applicants may email resume and cover letter by October 15, 2024 to, using the subject line "Executive Director Application".

Contact with questions.

Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Interviews will be scheduled after the deadline.

Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition is an equal-opportunity employer. CMPC is committed to recruiting and retaining a just and representative work and volunteer force, we encourage people of color and individuals with disabilities to apply.