Employment

1. Coordinate and oversee all religious services and programs for all faiths.
2. Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to inmates, inmate family members and prison staff.
3. Recruit and coordinate religious volunteers.
4. Perform administrative tasks such as religious program pass lists, monthly reports, etc.
5. Respond to inmate requests regarding religious issues and/or is available to those in crisis.
6. Interact with DOC administrators and staff in regards to religious programs.
7. Advocate for the religious and human rights of all inmates.
8. Handle the distribution of religious literature and materials.
9. Preach, teach and lead worship.

1. Ability to work in a prison environment: interact with inmates of all faiths, function within the prison’s chain of command, set professional boundaries with inmates.
2. Time management and organizational skills (report deadlines, etc.)
3. All skills normally associated with pastoral leadership (preaching, leading worship services, teaching, pastoral care, administrative duties, etc.)

1. Formal Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is
required. Preferred but not mandatory: MDiv or equivalent, CPE credits.
2. Ordination: Fully ordained and currently in full connection and good standing with his/her
denominational body, church, etc. GraceInside requires proof of ordination.
3. Preferred, but not required: Endorsement: Where applicable, endorsed by his/her
responsible denominational agency as to current good standing and confirmation of
abilities to perform the duties related to chaplaincy.
4. Preferred, but not required: At least 12 months of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and
three to five years of pastoral ministry or other ministerial experience.
5. Preferred, but not required: Chaplaincy and/or other job experience in a jail, prison or other correctional setting.