Religious Affairs Coordinator

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Surprise, AZ, Surprise, AZ, US

30+ days ago Requisition

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Location
:
Surprise, AZ

Full-Time/Part-Time
:
Full-time

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt/Hourly

Travel Requirement
:
No

Teleworking
:
No

Pay
: $83,000 annually

* Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements. Pay is based on numerous factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

* Note:

We are currently building a pipeline for this role, with an anticipated start of late 2026/early 2027

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Position Overview
:
In this role, you will coordinate religious services, spiritual support activities, and faith-based programming for residents within the detention facility while ensuring services are conducted in accordance with government detention standards, facility policies, and resident religious accommodation requirements. You will work closely with facility leadership, detention personnel, volunteers, chaplains, and outside religious representatives to support resident access to approved religious practices and spiritual resources within a secure detention environment.

This position requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, cultural awareness, communication abilities, and the ability to manage sensitive religious and operational matters while maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities
:

• Coordinate religious services, worship schedules, faith-based programming, and spiritual support activities for residents in accordance with approved facility procedures and operational requirements.
• Facilitate resident access to approved religious accommodations, religious materials, dietary requests, and spiritual support resources while ensuring compliance with facility policies and government detention standards.
• Coordinate visits and scheduling activities for chaplains, clergy members, volunteers, faith-based organizations, and outside religious representatives entering the detention facility.
• Maintain accurate records related to religious service participation, volunteer activities, scheduling requests, religious accommodations, and operational documentation.
• Monitor religious programming activities and ensure services are conducted safely, respectfully, and in compliance with security procedures and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with detention personnel, food service staff, healthcare personnel, and facility leadership regarding religious accommodations, dietary considerations, and resident wellness concerns.
• Inspect religious service areas, program spaces, and approved religious materials for safety, organization, and compliance with facility operational standards.
• Respond to resident concerns, scheduling conflicts, accommodation requests, or operational issues related to religious services while coordinating appropriate resolutions.
• Ensure all volunteers, visitors, and outside religious representatives comply with detention facility security procedures, operational policies, and professional conduct standards.
• Support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and operational assessments related to resident religious accommodation services and faith-based programming activities.
• Maintain professionalism, cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and effective communication while supporting safe and respectful religious service operations within the detention facility.
• Promote a professional and inclusive environment…