Community-Funded Prison Chaplain

Company Description

Arise Collective is a unique organization operating at the nexus of prison chaplaincy, women’s issues, and social justice with a mission to equip women with the tools and support they need to heal, grow, and thrive, both in prison and in the communities to which they return. The organization celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2020. It expanded its programming with a new reentry model that provides comprehensive, holistic, wraparound services for formerly incarcerated women, including housing and access to education and employment opportunities. Arise Collective’s work is offered using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, participant-centered lens. Visit arise-collective.org to learn more.

Role Description

to help expand the organization’s chaplaincy presence in North Carolina. For 44 years, the organization has covenanted with the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) to provide chaplaincy and transitional services at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) in Raleigh and its minimum-security Canary Unit. We now have an exciting opportunity to hire a second Chaplain to work primarily as a prison chaplain at Anson Correctional Center for Women in Polkton, NC, currently the largest women’s prison in the state.

This position will deliver chaplaincy services inside the prison in line with Arise Collective’s strategic and business plans, organizational goals, and culture, as permitted and approved by the NCDAC. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner with Arise Collective’s leadership team and will work collaboratively with the State-funded Chaplaincy team at the prison as well as the organization’s staff and board members to provide welcome and witness to Anson’s Chaplaincy Services participants. The incumbent will have a dual chain of command, serving on a team with Arise Collective’s CEO and Senior Chaplain and the prison’s State-funded Chaplain.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity, or equivalent degree, highly preferred.
• Inclusive and empathetic worldview with demonstrated skill working across lines of difference; prior Equity & Diversity training, preferred.
• bility to support participants of all faiths and/or philosophical traditions.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): Minimum of one unit of CPE, preferred. CPE is not required to be covenanted as a Community-Funded Chaplain with NCDAC, though Arise Collective values this training greatly. To learn more about DAC Chaplain requirements, visit: https://www.dac.nc.gov/divisions-and-sections/rehabilitation-and-reentry/chaplaincy-services.
• Ordination/Endorsement Certificate and/or letter of good standing in one’s ordaining or endorsing tradition. Strong experience in pastoral care and counseling.
• Expertise in trauma-informed and/or alternative healing modalities preferred.
• Strong organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and management, volunteer management, ability to work within a chain of command structure, and administrative ability required.
• Prior teaching experience and strong group facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms with excellent presentation skills.
• Proficient in the use of technology, including standard operating systems and Microsoft Office products; database (Excel, e.g.) experience.
• Ability to work both independently and on a team within a high-stress environment while maintaining policies, professional standards, and a calm, non-judgmental attitude.
• Experience working in chaplaincy with women and/or in a prison setting preferred.

Work Requirements

The position’s primary purpose is to provide programs and services to enhance participants’ abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Arise Collective staff work within a hybrid model, including work “in the field” as well as remote and/or virtual work (e.g., certain staff meetings). This position may be full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate’s availability and fit for the role. The primary office location will be inside the prison, and the incumbent is expected to have up to four on-site shifts per week, which may include daytimes, evenings, and Sundays. The exact schedule will be determined in coordination with the State-funded Chaplains and based on the position's time commitment. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to attend periodic staff meetings and retreats at Arise Collective’s offices in Raleigh. We welcome candidates from areas within commuting distance to the prison, including locations in South Carolina and the Charlotte Mecklenburg County area.

Job Type

This is a salaried, exempt position with flexible scheduling options. The role may be full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (20-30 hours/week), depending on the candidate's availability and fit for the position. The exact schedule will be determined in alignment with the NCDAC covenant.

Salary Range

Full-time (40 hours/week): $55,000 - $65,000, negotiable based on experience. Part-time (20-30 hours/week): Salary will be adjusted proportionally based on hours worked. The position includes a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan with employer match, pre-tax benefits, paid time off, a cell phone stipend, and other organizational benefits.

Application Procedure

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, ordination/endorsement certificate, diploma, and CPE certificates via this application link: https://shorturl.at/06qwQ.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. The final application deadline is April 25, 2025. No calls, please.

Arise Collective is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.