Horizon Prison Initiative Job Opening
Since 2000, Horizon Prison Initiative has provided an emotionally safe place for incarcerated men and women to discover—and practice—a new way to live. Horizon is seeking a strong leader to guide the organization into the future. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and the name and phone number of three references by September 30 to searchcomm@horizonprisoninitiative.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIRECTOR
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director will function as the leader of Horizon Prison Initiative: A yearlong, multifaith program to help incarcerated people become aware of self, others, and the faith tradition at the center of their lives.
Major Functions/Duties:
- Oversee all programs and operations of HPI.
- Supervise staff and consultants
- Provide oversight for program at each institution
- Support on-site program directors in maintaining positive working relationships with facility administrators
- Accountable for adhering to all Ohio Department of Rehabilitation ad Corrections (ODRC) rules and procedures
- Ensure each staff member is trained in ODRC procedures
- Stay up-to-date with ODRC policy changes
- Participate in ODRC community education, as appropriate
- Collaborate, with other criminal justice professionals and programs
- Monitor implementation of the strategic plan in concert with appropriate board committees
- Represent the organization as its “public face” in telling the HPI Story to recruit volunteers and stimulate fundraising
- Supervise staff and consultants
- Collaborate with finance team/Treasurer to prepare Annual Budget
- Oversee grant applications and all funding opportunities
- Create a fundraising plan and work with the Administrator in applying for appropriate grants while also seeking new grant opportunities for program expansion
- Oversee and implement Fundraising Activities
- Cultivate and recruit new donors
- Ensure donors are thanked appropriately
- Recruit and actualize Development Committee/Team
- Maintain donor database
- Cultivate and recruit new donors
- Collaborate with board chair/executive committee in board development
- Oversee board recruitment, provide orientation and training to existing and new board members
- Review and archive board minutes
- Assist in implementing board decisions
- Perform and\or supervise administrative functions
- Maintain business office
- Liaise with payroll company
- Oversee grant applications and all funding opportunities
Qualifications:
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with experience in non-profit organizational management or 5 – 10 years’ experience with non-profit management; excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to think strategically; commitment to the needs of the incarcerated and their families, ability to build trust among community-based and criminal justice partners; knowledge of criminal justice system helpful
Ability to travel statewide; valid driver’s license
NOTE: Director is an independent contractor expected to work at least 32 hours per week; salary $40,000
Send a cover letter, resume, and the name and phone number of three references by September 30 to searchcomm@horizonprisoninitiative.org.