News and Events – La Crosse Jail Ministry

WE ARE HIRING! The Position for chaplain for the La Crosse Jail Ministry is open for applicants. If you know of someone who might be interested, please share the following position announcement with them.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT-CHAPLAIN

The La Crosse County Jail Chaplain provides pastoral care to women and men incarcerated in the La Crosse County jail. The chaplain organizes all services and studies, provides spiritual material, and works to connect people to their faith communities. The chaplain is the face of the ministry and the first point of contact with the public. The jail chaplain is a professional, with specialized training in the unique dynamics of the corrections world. The chaplain serves in the jail at the invitation of jail administration.

EDUCATION

Required

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of chaplain or ministry training or equivalent

Desired

Chaplain certification or degree

Mental Health First Aid

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: Three years’ ministry or chaplaincy experience or equivalent

Desired: Ministry or chaplaincy experience or equivalent working with corrections involved individuals

Ordained or commissioned to function in ministry by an appropriate religious authority

Current faith group endorsement

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and education
18 days of personal time off and 10 holidays
Additional time for continuing education

If you have additional questions, please contact vicepresident@lacrossejailministry.org , Hiring Committee Chair. See the job description posted on this page.

Candidates should submit:

Letter of application, detailing interest in the position;
A copy of their resume;
Three letters of recommendation along with names and telephone numbers of the professional references; and
Current faith group endorsement from religious authority.

E-mail application materials by July 18, 2025 to: vicepresident@lacrossejailministry.org.

Screening will begin on July 25, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Job Description

Position Announcement

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The La Crosse Jail Ministry would like to thank the following businesses and people for donating to our Bake Sale and Raffle. We are grateful to the many bakers that donated as well. Thanks to your generosity and the generosity of our community we were able to earn 928 dollars!
Bluebird Bakery and Cafe
Marcus Theatres
Pizza King
Tequillia’s
Tlyn E Spa
Ann Garity
Annette Yoshizumi
Charlene Holler
Lisa Butterfield
Sister Nina Shephard
Bath Fixer

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Donation

We would like to thank the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration for the gift of $10,000 to be used to provide the residents of the La Crosse County jail with materials, haircuts, beard trims, games, and spiritual books over the next year. We are so grateful. They have truly been a champion of our ministry.

First Congregational Church, UCC La Crosse

We would like to thank them for a $2000 grant that will be used to provide hygiene and other supplies for the residents of the La Crosse County Jail. It will also be used to provide games and puzzles.

Mayo Foundation

We would like to thank Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research for a gift of $500.00 to help with resident supplies this December. Thank you!

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Screening will begin on July 25, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

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