Coding Education Coordinator - Algoa Correctional Center

Coding Education Coordinator – Algoa Correctional Center (Jefferson City, MO)

Location: Algoa Correctional Center, Jefferson City, Missouri

Organization: Unlocked Labs

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

Unlocked Labs is seeking a passionate and mission-driven Coding Education Coordinator to lead our innovative coding and career readiness program at Algoa Correctional Center. This role is ideal for someone with a background in adult education, higher education, nonprofit leadership, or social justice advocacy who is eager to make a direct impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals by helping them develop skills for meaningful employment and successful reentry.

This is more than a classroom role—it's an opportunity to reshape lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to a smarter, more equitable justice system. You’ll manage the on-site delivery of our coding curriculum, coordinate career readiness programming, and build bridges with workforce development partners to ensure lasting outcomes for participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the onsite coding education program, overseeing daily classroom operations and maintaining a positive and professional learning environment within the correctional facility.
• Support incarcerated teaching assistants in delivering a high-quality coding curriculum that mirrors current industry practices and standards.
• Facilitate career readiness training, including resume writing, interview skills, and professional communication tailored for returning citizens.
• Coordinate volunteers and guest speakers, ensuring consistent and supportive engagement with program participants.
• Collaborate with local workforce development boards and employers to align training with market demands and create employment pathways for graduates.
• Monitor and report program outcomes, tracking participant progress and producing reports that highlight success stories and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, or a related field — or equivalent experience in adult/higher education, workforce development, or reentry services.
• At least three years of experience in job readiness, nonprofit program coordination, or related work that centers on adult learners or marginalized populations.
• A deep commitment to equity, educational justice, and systemic change within the criminal legal system.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively in a correctional setting.
• Self-starter mindset with the flexibility to adapt and grow in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City, MO.

About Unlocked Labs

Unlocked Labs is a nonprofit organization on a mission to create transformative opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. We partner with correctional systems to deploy technology infrastructure, deliver high-impact education programs, and track meaningful outcomes. Our team includes justice-impacted technologists, educators, and nonprofit leaders, united by the belief that people deserve the tools to unlock their potential—regardless of their past.

We build:

• Open-source public infrastructure to support data-informed corrections.
• Workforce pipelines for returning citizens through in-prison education and post-release career support.
• Scalable, people-centered programs that challenge the status quo and promote smart decarceration.

What We Offer

We don’t just invest in the futures of our students—we invest in our team.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• ~25 paid days off, including personal PTO, team-wide “Wellness Week,” and winter holiday closure
• Professional development support – learn a new skill, lead a new initiative, or pitch a project idea—we’ll support you
• Flexible, mission-driven culture where your voice and vision matter
• Community-oriented team outings and a supportive work environment

Join us in building a more just, inclusive future—one line of code at a time.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please address the following:

1. Your motivation for applying to this role and what draws you to work at the intersection of education, technology, and the criminal legal system.
2. Relevant experience in adult/higher education, nonprofit management, or workforce development—particularly any experience working with marginalized or justice-impacted populations.
3. Your perspective on social justice and reentry support, and how that informs your professional work or philosophy.
4. Any experience leading or supporting education programs, especially in unconventional or restricted environments (e.g., correctional facilities, shelters, community centers).
5. Your approach to collaboration and community partnership, particularly with volunteers, educators, or workforce development agencies.