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Local Camp Program Manager - Nashville, TN

Jill's House Inc
Hope, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Local Program Camp Manager

Full Time | Remote with Onsite Responsibilities

Includes 4-6 camp weekends per year and additional events)

About Jill’s House

Jill’s House is a Christian non-profit organization that loves and serves families raising children (ages 6-17) with intellectual disabilities through short-term, overnight respite care and holistic family support services. If their children can be safely served at Jill's House, all families (regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic) will be unconditionally welcomed, served, and loved. To learn more, please visit our website at jillshouse.org.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Local Program Manager (LPM) to lead our Weekend Adventures in the Nashville area. This role serves as the local representative, advancing the mission of Jill’s House by creating unforgettable camp experiences for children with intellectual disabilities. From ziplining to talent shows and s’mores by the fire, campers enjoy a weekend filled with fun while their families get time for rest and renewal.

Jill’s House Rocky Top partners with Horton Haven in Chapel Hill, TN, offering weekend camps year-round. As one of five national locations (including Washington, Virginia, New Jersey, Illinois / Wisconsin), this role will build on an existing framework while adding local expertise to strengthen and expand the program.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management :

  • Recruit, onboard, schedule, and train staff and volunteers.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for families, staff, partner camps, community organizations,
  • and volunteers.
  • Guide families through the admissions process, including paperwork, phone calls,
  • orientation, and ongoing communication.
  • Oversee case management, ensuring accurate and up-to-date camper documentation (e.g., Individualized Service Plans, Behavior Plans, medical records).
  • Manage the program’s budget effectively.
  • Build partnerships with local churches, non-profits, and service providers to advance
  • Jill’s House’s mission.
  • Provide family support through care packages, parent dinners, and resource sharing.
  • Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Director of National Programs, and other Jill’s House departments to ensure smooth operations.

Camp Leadership :

As the Local Program Manager, you will be onsite for each camp weekend (Friday–Sunday) to :

  • Plan and execute 4-6 weekend camps per year.
  • Ensure all required documentation and paperwork are completed for campers, staff, and volunteers.
  • Schedule campers, staff, and volunteers for each camp session.
  • Foster strong communication with the partner camp.
  • Lead the camp weekend, ensuring safety, supervision, and a positive experience for all.
  • Assist with activities of daily living (e.g., toileting, showering, feeding, brushing teeth).
  • Calmly and professionally deescalate behavioral episodes according to camper Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Uphold Jill’s House policies and procedures at all times.
  • Qualifications & Requirements :

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (preferred experience in program management, special education, camp leadership, or disability services).
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting, demonstrating strong time management, self-discipline, and efficiency.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Availability to work Friday-Sunday during camp weekends.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to stay calm in high stress situations and manage emergencies.
  • Clinical skills to deescalate behaviors and develop creative solutions to support campers.
  • Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. and quickly respond in the event of a camper elopement.
  • Reliable transportation to and from required work locations.
  • A vibrant faith and a passion for serving individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Agreement with Jill’s House Vision & Values Statement.
  • Experience the Mission – Watch out Weekend Adventures Camps in action!

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