Group Respite Volunteer Coordinator

The Group Respite Volunteer Coordinator will manage all aspects of the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition’s Group Respite Volunteer Program, which provides planned, high-quality respite events for children with disabilities and their siblings, as well as for older adults. This role will oversee program design, event planning and logistics, volunteer recruitment and training, and coordination with facility partners. The Coordinator will ensure each event delivers safe, engaging, and meaningful respite experiences for care recipients while providing caregivers with reliable breaks.

The position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to build community partnerships, and regular statewide travel to support program implementation.

This is a hybrid position based in the Nashville office. During the first three months of employment, the position requires full-time, in-office work (40 hours per week) as part of an initial probationary and onboarding period. Upon successful completion of this three-month probationary period, the employee will be eligible to transition to a hybrid schedule, with a required minimum of two in-office days per week, and additional in-office time or travel as needed.

The position requires reliable transportation for travel to visit volunteers, caregivers, and partner sites.

This position includes a six-month probationary assessment period, with a performance review at 90 days and a final review at the six-month mark to assess progress, long-term fit, and success in the role. Continuation in the role is contingent upon meeting established performance standards.

The Tennessee Caregiver Coalition is committed to actively cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, inclusion and connectedness. We strive to create a space that enables everyone to bring their full self to the work and that embraces the full spectrum of humanity. These values permeate all aspects of our work.

We are committed to equitable hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We value the unique contributions people bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, marital status, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

Work Schedule Requirements

• Must work at least two Saturdays per month to facilitate volunteer group respite events; the following Monday will be a scheduled day off.
• Must be available to work up to five evenings per month to provide volunteer trainings, accommodate volunteer schedules, facilitate group respite events, and lead caregiver support groups.

• Maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude, ensuring:
  • 100% of interactions with staff, volunteers, and partners are respectful, professional, and encouraging
  • Concerns and challenges are addressed constructively, with a focus on problem-solving rather than negativity
  • Personal stress and frustrations are managed in a way that does not negatively impact the workplace environment
• Demonstrate commitment to TCC values in action, ensuring:
  • Decisions, interactions, and leadership actions align with TCC’s mission and values
  • Proactively models agency values in everyday work, including integrity, accountability, and compassion
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring:
  • Actively participates in agency-wide equity and inclusion efforts
  • Addresses bias and inequities within programs and operations in a thoughtful and proactive manner
  • Ensures staff, volunteers, and program participants feel valued, respected, and included
• Support a collaborative and morale-boosting work environment, ensuring:
  • Encourages teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect among staff
  • Addresses agency morale concerns within two weeks when issues arise
  • Recognizes and celebrates staff successes and program achievements regularly
  • Attends and contributes positively to all staff meetings and agency discussions

Program Planning & Implementation

• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and execution of monthly volunteer group respite events for children with…