Job Description

God Behind Bars – Programs Coordinator

Mission: “To introduce inmates and their families to Christ and connect them to the local church.”

About God Behind Bars: God Behind Bars is a Christian non-profit organization founded in 2009. Our vision is to partner with churches, community organizations, and faith-based ministries to provide high-quality worship experiences, small groups, family reunification practices, and effective reentry programs around the world.

Our goals are transformational:

● Introduce inmates and their families to Christ

● Disciple inmates to build a strong faith foundation

● Provide quality recovery programming to help overcome hurts, habits, and hang-ups

● Prepare inmates with life and professional skills prior to release

● Walk alongside ex-offenders after release to ensure a successful transition

● Provide employment opportunities for inmates and/or their families

Position Summary: Programs Coordinator

The Programs Coordinator is responsible for managing the entire launch process with new churches, the department of corrections, and the installation team. Secondly, maintaining existing relationships with church partners.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

Campus Launches: Once a prison and church partner are secured, the Programs Coordinator will oversee full campus implementation, including:

● Coordinating with installers to purchase, build and install equipment

● Working with the Department of Corrections to secure launch approvals and align with prison leadership on all logistics, and volunteer processing.

● Collaborating with the Church Champion and GBB Programs team to train the church for launch, ensuring a clear understanding of the God Behind Bars Program and the Department of Corrections guidelines.

● Manage tools such as HubSpot, Basecamp, Notion, and other relevant platforms

Partner Management

● Develop systems that foster effective relationships with church partners

● Assist with quarterly Champion calls

● Coordinate equipment replacement with integrators

● Communicate with chaplains on behalf of church partners

● Conduct site visits as needed

● Present to groups in person and on camera to support partner training

● Travel occasionally as required

Team & Administrative Responsibilities

● Respond to emails in a timely and professional manner

● Exhibit strong administrative and time management skills

● Maintain a motivated, growth-oriented attitude

● Cultivate healthy working relationships with ministry leaders and teammates

● Maintain a neat and professional appearance

● Adapt quickly and work effectively in a dynamic environment

● Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license

Our Core Values

At God Behind Bars, values aren't just statements—they drive everything we do. If our values

are active, our team is aligned.

1. Find a way, no matter what

We don’t let circumstances stand in the way of progress. No matter the challenge, we

take ownership and deliver results.

2. Pray first, act second

Prayer is our foundation. Every decision, step, and moment is guided by seeking God’s

will before we move.

3. Honor up, down, and all around

We respect everyone—from our leaders to the least of these—treating each person with

the dignity they deserve.

4. Go all in

We are committed to excellence. We go above and beyond, giving our best in everything

we do.

5. Innovate and elevate

We constantly push boundaries, creating new ways to serve, engage, and impact.

Innovation keeps us cutting edge.

6. Gospel first, lives transformed

We are driven by the power of the Gospel. Every action is centered on sharing Christ, and every life changed is a celebration.

7. We have fun

We get to do this. We exude joy in all that we do.

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