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Prison Fellowship

Advocacy Events Specialist

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$21.50 - $26.50/hr

... prison events), monitor event execution, resolve common issues, and escalate more complex matters to the supervisor Qualifications: * Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ...

Prison Fellowship Financial

$57 - $66/hr

Build and maintain relationships with church leaders and ministry partners. * Represent Prison Fellowship at conferences, meetings, and events. * Manage recruitment leads and move prospects through ...

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Prison Law Office

Litigation Assistant

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$77K/yr

... Prison Law Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and community. We can only maintain excellence by recruiting and retaining a ...

Prison Law Office

Litigation Assistant

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$77K/yr

... Prison Law Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and community. We can only maintain excellence by recruiting and retaining a ...

County of Chester

Support Staff IV - Prison

West Chester, PA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Serve as back-up for prison bi-weekly payroll preparation for 300 employees. Ensure the master ... Filing and indexing (locate and pull files, re-file, update and maintain records). Perform special ...

The Prison Law Office

Litigation Assistant

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$77K/yr

... Prison Law Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and community. We can only maintain excellence by recruiting and retaining a ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for prison maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Prison Maintenance job involves performing repairs, upkeep, and general maintenance tasks within a correctional facility. Responsibilities may include plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, HVAC maintenance, and general facility repairs to ensure a safe and functional environment. Workers may also oversee inmate crews assisting with maintenance tasks. Compliance with safety and security protocols is essential due to the correctional setting. The role helps maintain prison infrastructure and supports the overall operation of the facility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in prison maintenance, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Prison Maintenance worker, you need a solid understanding of building maintenance, plumbing, electrical systems, and general repair, often supported by vocational training or related certifications. Experience with specialized security systems, hand and power tools, and compliance with safety standards like OSHA is frequently required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with correctional staff are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure facility safety, minimize downtime, and help maintain a secure and functional environment for both staff and inmates.

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Prison maintenance workers often contend with working in secure and restricted environments, which can require additional safety and security protocols compared to typical maintenance jobs. Projects may need to be coordinated around facility schedules and inmate movement, adding complexity to repairs and improvements. Additionally, workers must stay vigilant to ensure that tools and materials are accounted for at all times, as security is a top priority. Despite these challenges, most prisons offer clear safety guidelines and emphasize teamwork, helping to create a structured and supportive work environment.

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Infographic showing various Prison Maintenance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Advocacy Events Specialist

Prison Fellowship

Leesburg, VA • Remote

$21.50 - $26.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description


Want to make a difference? Join an organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years.
Prison Fellowship® is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. Prison Fellowship and its church partners encounter Jesus with those behind bars, breaking cycles of crime and prayerfully anticipating a revival of justice, mercy, and hope in our culture.
Prison Fellowship® is an organization committed to the highest standards of conduct, ethics and Christian values. Our conduct is guided by and grounded in the Bible, as reflected in our Statement of Faith below.
What we are looking for:
A driven and mission-focused Advocacy Events Specialist to provide direct support to the Advocacy operations team, contributing to the planning, coordination, and execution of Prison Fellowship's Advocacy events.
Expectations of this role:
  • Support the Advocacy team in the planning and execution of events and meetings
  • Coordinate event logistics, including timelines, budgets, venues, food and beverage, equipment, contracts, speakers, entertainment, travel, and other operational requirements
  • Manage logistical and administrative components of event invitations and tracking
  • Represent the organization onsite at many Advocacy events (including in-prison events), monitor event execution, resolve common issues, and escalate more complex matters to the supervisor
Qualifications:
  • Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in event planning, marketing, and/or operations
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with senior leadership
  • College degree or equivalent coursework and experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency in event-related software, Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms with ability to learn in-house database
  • Strong knowledge of event planning/scheduling, vendor coordination, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up
  • Experience drafting event communications, managing project timelines, and budget tracking
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environment under pressure
  • This is a full-time remote position in DC/MD/VA area with an up to 30% travel component; the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements
What we offer:
At Prison Fellowship, our goal is to support the total well-being of all our employees. Our benefit offerings for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement account funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave benefits, and more. Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro-rated basis. In addition, we offer a team-oriented, mission-driven, supportive environment with cutting-edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development. Salary at Prison Fellowship is determined by a variety of factors. The rate of pay is projected to be between $21.50 and $26.50 per hour.
Visit the employment page on our website to learn more about Prison Fellowship, and check out our YouTube channel to see how Prison Fellowship is transforming lives!
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Foundation of What We Believe
As a Christian organization, Prison Fellowship believes in the full authority of the Bible as God’s inspired word and the complete tenets of the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.
We believe in one God, Creator and Lord of the Universe, the co-eternal Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary atoning death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to heaven where, as truly God and truly man, He is the only mediator between God and man. We believe that the Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired Word, without error in all its teachings.
How We Are Compelled to Live and to Act
We believe that Christians, both individually and corporately, must submit to the Bible, as God’s authoritative, divine and inspired Word, in all matters of belief and conduct.
 

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