Unlocked Labs is hiring an Education + Re-entry Coordinator to lead our in-prison Coding Education program. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Eureka, Missouri. The Coordinator will manage classroom operations, prepare incarcerated learners for re-entry and careers in tech, and cultivate connections to outside employers, alumni, and re-entry support networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management

• Managing the recruitment and enrollment process for students.
• Manage daily operations of the coding education classroom.
• Supervise teaching assistants and ensure curriculum delivery aligns with industry standards.
• Maintain class structure, monitor attendance, and manage participant records.

Career Readiness & Re-entry Preparation

• Lead pre- and post-program career readiness training, including resume writing, interview prep, and professional communication.
• Support participants in developing job application materials and personal career plans.
• Provide up to one year of post-release support for alumni, including job search coaching and re-entry check-ins.

Employer Engagement & Workforce Development

• Partner with workforce development boards, employers, and re-entry organizations to connect graduates with employment opportunities.
• Align training content with in-demand job skills in the tech sector and beyond.
• Recruit industry professionals to speak virtually or visit the facility in person to share their career journeys and insights with participants of this program.

Reporting & Evaluation

• Track student progress, graduation rates, and re-entry outcomes.
• Generate monthly reports for Unlocked Labs leadership and Department of Corrections stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Preferred, Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Workforce Development, Social Work, Computer Science) OR 3+ years of relevant experience working with a similar population.
• Outgoing, positive and generally enthusiastic to support individuals finding employment out of prison, manage relationships with DOC staff everything from PO officers, case managers to the every staff member who works in the warden’s office.
• Familiarity with the tech industry or a willingness to quickly learn core concepts.
• Excellent communication and exceptional organizational skills.
• Professionalism and sensitivity when working in a correctional facility environment.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to commute daily to MECC in Eureka, MO.

Please note, this is not a remote or hybrid position. Applicants must be available to work onsite, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter with the subject line:
“Education + Re-entry Coordinator” to: Maggie@unlockedlabs.org